Events & Tournaments

Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche appeared as a substitute for Crystal Palace in their 1–1 Premier League draw with Fulham at Selhurst Park on New Year’s Day. The 22 year old Nigerian came off the bench in the 82nd minute for Yéremy Pino and added energy to Palace’s midfield during the late stages of the […]

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has voiced his dissatisfaction with the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to change the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from a biennial to a four‑year cycle. The Atalanta forward described the reform as “a shame” and “a disappointment” for both players and fans across the continent. CAF president Patrice

Katsina United clinched a hard-fought 1–0 away victory over Kun Khalifat FC in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 20 encounter, marking their second away win of the season. The lone goal of the game came from Ibrahim Musa in the 70th minute, handing Katsina United all three points in a contest dominated by

Enyimba FC wrapped up the first half of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season in commanding fashion, cruising to a 3–0 victory over Shooting Stars SC at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on Matchday 19. Goals from Chinedu Ufere, Adelowo Gbolagade, and Eddidiong Ezekiel either side of halftime secured all three points

The Super Eagles of Nigeria opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2–1 victory over Tanzania in their Group C opener at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco.  Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman were on target to secure all three points for Nigeria. After dominating early proceedings, Nigeria broke the deadlock

Crystal Palace suffered a heavy 4–1 defeat to Leeds United in a Premier League clash at Elland Road, with Christantus Uche featuring as a second-half substitute as the Eagles struggled to cope with their opponents’ intensity. Leeds dominated through set pieces and clinical finishing to record a convincing victory. Leeds took control of the match

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has significantly increased the prize money for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations champions, part of wider changes unveiled ahead of the tournament in Morocco. CAF’s Executive Committee announced that the winning team will receive USD 10 million, up from USD 7 million at the 2023 edition — a

Afrobeats superstar Davido has been confirmed as one of the headline acts for the official opening concert of the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, Morocco, scheduled for Saturday. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) made the announcement on Thursday, revealing a star-studded lineup that also includes French Montana, Moroccan singer Douaa Lahyaoui,

Nigeria duo Anayo Iwuala and Christopher John played key roles as Al-Arabi secured a hard-fought 2–1 away victory over Al-Qadsia in the Kuwait Premier League, boosting their challenge near the top of the table. The visitors produced a composed performance on the road to claim maximum points on Matchday 9, moving Al-Arabi into second place

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has lavished praise on Christantus Uche after the Nigerian midfielder scored a brilliant goal in the Eagles’ 2–2 UEFA Europa Conference League draw with Finnish outfit KuPS at Selhurst Park. Uche struck early in the fifth minute with a superb effort from outside the box, giving Palace the lead in