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.

Semenyo nears Man City switch, deal enters final stage

Antoine Semenyo is expected to complete a move to Manchester City after being scheduled for a medical, with the Ghana international identified as a rotational attacking option ahead of the second half of the season.

Inter extend Serie A lead, Napoli slip

Inter Milan moved four points clear at the top of Serie A on Wednesday after winning 2-0 at Parma while rivals Napoli battled to a 2-2 home draw with Verona.

City stumble in title race, Villa held

Manchester City missed out on the chance to make significant inroads into Arsenal’s Premier League lead on Wednesday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton while Aston Villa also dropped points.

Frank confident of Spurs support despite poor league form

Thomas Frank is adamant key figures at Tottenham are “completely aligned” about his future at the troubled Premier League club. Frank is fighting to save his job after a disappointing first season in charge of the north Londoners.

Nuno insists West Ham can survive after Forest setback

Nuno Espirito Santo insisted troubled West Ham can still avoid relegation after Morgan Gibbs-White’s late penalty fired Nottingham Forest to a crucial 2-1 win on Tuesday.

Fletcher ready to lead United through transition

Manchester United interim boss Darren Fletcher said Tuesday that leading the club was beyond his “wildest dreams” but insisted he has not considered replacing the sacked Ruben Amorim.

Algeria and Ivory Coast book AFCON quarter-final places

Adil Boulbina and Amad Diallo stole the show as Algeria and Ivory Coast scored contrasting last-16 victories in Morocco on Tuesday to complete the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals line-up.

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.

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.