Senegal wins the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after defeating hosts Morocco 1-0 in extra time during a thrilling final. Edouard Mendy’s late penalty save and Pape Gueye’s extra-time strike sealed the victory for the Lions of Teranga. Pape Gueye Goal and Edouard Mendy Heroics Decide AFCON 2025 Final The match’s drama peaked late when Morocco earned a […]
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles produced a commanding display to defeat Algeria 2–0 in a thrilling quarter‑final encounter at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday evening in Marrakech, booking a mouth‑watering semi‑final clash against tournament hosts Morocco. The Super Eagles combined clinical finishing with defensive solidity, leaving Algeria’s Desert Warriors with no answers throughout […]
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to lock horns with Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The fixture was confirmed on Wednesday night following Mozambique’s 2-1 defeat to Cameroon. The loss consigned the Mambas to a third-place finish in Group F; however, they successfully advanced to the […]
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Crystal Palace beat Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the 2025 Community Shield after a 2-2 draw. This is Palace’s first-ever Community Shield title. Last season’s FA Cup winners twice came from behind in 90 minutes and then won it in the shootout. Palace goalkeeper, Dean Henderson was the hero again for Palace, saving from […]
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Sponsors of the Women National Basketball League, Zenith Bank Plc, on Tuesday at a reception held at their Abuja head office in Maitama, rolled out the drums for the victorious D’Tigress of Nigeria after the team secured a record-breaking 5th back-to-back AfroBasket title. The bank rewarded the team with N200m. Each of the players will […]
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Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo is poised to pledge his international allegiance to Nigeria, SportsBoom.com can exclusively reveal. England Youth International Mulls Senior Decision Born in Manchester to Nigerian parents, Adarabioyo has been a prominent figure in England’s youth system, having represented the country at Under-16, Under-17, Under-18, and Under-19 levels. Despite his involvement at youth […]
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After nearly a decade of footballing adventures across five countries and three continents, Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has finally returned to where it all began, FC Nantes. The 28-year-old Nigerian international, who on Tuesday signed a three-year deal with the French club, says this homecoming is about far more than football. It’s about identity, […]
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President Bola Tinubu has received the Super Falcons squad that has just won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The president conferred national honours on members of the squad. The president also pledged the equivalent of $100,000 in naira to each of the 24 players and an additional $50,000 to members of the technical crew. […]
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Chelsea Football Club has won the 2025 club world cup by beating European Champions PSG 3-0 in the final. A brace and an assist for Cole Palmer Secured the victory. After Palmer’s two goals, he passed a balled neatly to new signing João Pedro, who dinked neatly over Gianluigi Donnarumma to make it 3-0 at […]
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Former African 100 metre record holder Olusoji Fasuba believes Favour Ofili’s reported decision to switch international allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey is the result of sustained mistreatment, rather than financial motivation as popularly claimed, and says Nigeria must urgently rethink how it treats its athletes if it hopes to retain top talent. The 22-year-old, Ofili, […]
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