Nigeria’s Super Eagles made an impressive start to their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 campaign, with millions of fans across the country tuning in to watch a 2-1 victory over Tanzania in their opening group match on 23 December. The festive period was given an early lift as the match reached an estimated 27 million homes nationwide, with 21 million viewers watching via Free-to-Air (FTA) television....
Ademola Lookman scored the decisive goal as Nigeria's Super Eagles opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group C campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over a spirited Tanzania side on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. Tanzania showed early signs of intent, nearly catching the Nigerian defence off guard in the 14th minute, but their effort was comfortably dealt with by goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. Victor Osimhen came close...
Stan Wawrinka has announced he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the 2026 season, Afrosport reports. The three-time Grand Slam champion, said the decision will bring an end to a career that began in 2002 and spanned more than two decades. Wawrinka, who will turn 41 next March, rose from an underdog to one of the most feared players of his generation during...
Sebastien Haller has withdrawn from Ivory Coast’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) due to injury, Afrosport reports. The 31-year-old striker picked up the injury while playing for Dutch club FC Utrecht in their 1-1 draw with NAC Breda last weekend. He scored the winning goal as the Elephants beat Nigeria 2-1 in the final of the 2023 AFCON tournament, handing Ivory Coast...
Wilfred Ndidi has been named the new captain of the Super Eagles following the retirements of Ahmed Musa and William Troost-Ekong, Afrosport reports. The midfielder has previously served as stand-in captain on several occasions and has now been officially entrusted with the armband. Speaking on his new role, Ndidi said: “It’s a huge responsibility, and with the help of the players, everything will go smoothly.” A...
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