By Ayomide Otitoju Leicester City striker Patson Daka scored an injury-time header to earn Zambia a 1-1 draw against Mali in their opening Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A match on Monday. Daka, who has managed just one goal for Leicester City in the English Championship this season, met a Mathews Banda cross in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Burnley striker Lyle Foster scored in the 79th minute as South Africa edged Angola 2-1 in Marrakesh on Monday, securing their first opening win at an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign since 2004. Bafana Bafana had previously struggled in tournament openers, drawing twice and losing four times since their 2004 victory…
By Ayomide Otitoju Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has expressed confidence and optimism as Nigeria prepares for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting the team is united and motivated to make amends for recent setbacks. Ndidi, who was named captain earlier this week, said the Super Eagles are heading into the tournament with…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has confirmed that both Liam Delap and Estevao are expected to be available for Saturday’s Premier League clash against in-form Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. Delap has recovered from a shoulder injury sustained during Chelsea’s draw with Bournemouth on December 6, easing fears of a prolonged absence…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Coca-Cola Company and FIFA have announced the sixth FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola, offering fans worldwide the chance to see the original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy ahead of the 2026 tournament. FIFA World Cup 2026, set to take place across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, will feature more…
By Ayomide Otitoju As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) approaches, AliExpress, the global e-commerce platform by Alibaba International Digital Commerce, is helping African football fans gear up for the tournament with a wide range of affordable match-day essentials and home-viewing accessories. Shoppers in Nigeria, Morocco, Algeria, Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, and Uganda…
By Ayomide Otitoju FIFA has announced a record prize pool of $655 million for the 2026 World Cup, with the tournament winners set to receive $50 million in prize money. The total prize fund represents an increase of nearly 50 per cent from the $440 million shared among teams at the 2022 World Cup in…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 14th NNPC Ltd. Sports Fiesta concluded on Saturday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, with Team Integrity finishing atop the medals table to claim the overall championship of the week-long competition. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan Ojulari, commended participants for their commitment and urged…
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup became clearer on Friday after competing nations learned their group-stage opponents during the tournament draw in Washington, D.C.—an event prominently dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump. Held at the Kennedy Center, the ceremony featured the inaugural presentation of FIFA’s new peace prize to President Trump before officials…
