Tension rises for Nigerian stars ahead of AFCON last 8

Led by Osimhen and Lookman, Nigeria’s form at AFCON 2025 has created optimism ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final against Algeria despite reports of frustration in the squad.

Martinelli responds to Conor Bradley attack

Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli has spoken to Liverpool defender Conor Bradley after shoving the fullback off the pitch following a serious knee injury.

Former Wolves boss takes over from Chelsea coach

Former Bournemouth and Wolves coach Gary O’Neil is heading to France to take the reigns at Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg.

Broos: Lack of European stars holding Bafana back

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos believes South Africa’s lack of players competing regularly in Europe remains a decisive disadvantage after their AFCON 2025 exit.

Goals loom in Ivory Coast’s tense AFCON knockout

An all-West African knockout awaits as Ivory Coast face Burkina Faso with a place in the AFCON quarterfinals on the line.

Midweek blockbuster as Arsenal face Liverpool

Premier League leaders Arsenal return to the Emirates on Thursday night for a heavyweight midweek clash against Liverpool, with momentum and unbeaten runs colliding.

Arsenal, City headline pivotal midweek round

The Premier League returns with a packed midweek card that could reshape the title race and the European picture.

Salah leads Egypt into AFCON last eight

Captain Mohamed Salah scored in extra-time to seal victory for Egypt over a stubborn Benin in an AFCON last-16 thriller in Agadir.

Mahrez leads Algeria into quarter-final push

Algeria face a stern AFCON 2025 knockout test on Tuesday evening when they meet DR Congo in a round-of-16 clash loaded with intrigue and fine margins.

Egypt favourites in AFCON last-16 clash

Egypt continue their AFCON 2025 title pursuit on Monday as the record champions face Benin in a round-of-16 clash with quarter-finals firmly in sight. Group B winners, the Pharaohs progressed unbeaten, combining defensive control with moments of attacking quality, including two clean sheets from three matches. AFRICA PICKS: Egypt vs Benin – AFCON bets to bank on Benin arrive as… Read more →