27 h. ago Real Madrid Appoint Alvaro Abeloa To Replce Xabi Alonso After Super Cup Loss To Barcelona

Xabi Alonso has left his role as Real Madrid head coach. Real Madrid has appointed former player, Alvaro Arbeloa to replace Xabi Alonso, as head coach, on Monday, after Sunday’s Supercopa de España final defeat by Barcelona, with a club statement. A second statement from the Spanish side confirmed that Alvaro Arbeloa, the former defender, has […] The post Real Madrid Appoint Alvaro Abeloa To Replce Xabi Alonso After Super Cup Loss To Barcelona appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago AFCON 2025: Odegbami confident Super Eagles will defeat Morocco in semi

Former Nigeria international and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner Segun Odegbami has expressed strong confidence ahead of the read more AFCON 2025: Odegbami confident Super Eagles will defeat Morocco in semi-final clash

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30 h. ago Real Madrid Sack Xabi Alonso After Loss To Barcelona In Super Cup Final

Spanish club giant, Real Madrid, has sacked its manager, Xabi Alonso, hours after losing 3-2 to Barcelona at the final of the King Super Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. The club, in an announcement on its official X page on Monday, said, “Real Madrid CF announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and […] The post Real Madrid Sack Xabi Alonso After Loss To Barcelona In Super Cup Final appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago 2025 AFCON: CAF Begins Investigation Into Incident After Nigeria

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has condemned the “inappropriate behaviour” of players and officials following incidents that marred the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal matches between Nigeria and Algeria and Morocco and Cameroon. In a statement on Monday, CAF said it has referred the incidents from both matches to its disciplinary board after […] The post 2025 AFCON: CAF Begins Investigation Into Incident After Nigeria-Algeria Quarterfinal Clash appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago AFCON 2025: Algeria petitions CAF, FIFA over Nigeria quarterfinal officiating

The Algerian Football Federation has confirmed that it has submitted formal complaints to both the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) over refereeing decisions in its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash against Nigeria. The announcement was made on Monday via the official X handle of Équipe Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-algeria-petitions-caf-fifa-over-nigeria-quarterfinal-officiating/

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52 h. ago Super Eagles Victory Over Algeria Testament Of Nigeria’s Excellence In Sports, Says Federal Government

The Federal Government has affirmed that the emphatic 2-0 victory the Nigerian Super Eagles recorded in Saturday’s quarter final match against the Desert Foxes of Algeria, in the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, was a testament of Nigeria’s excellence in sports. A statement issued on Sunday by the Spokesman of the […]

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56 h. ago AFCON 2025: Petković admits Super Eagles superiority after Algeria defeat

Algeria head coach Vladimir Petković has acknowledged the Super Eagles’ dominance following Nigeria’s 2–0 victory in their 2025 Africa Cup read more AFCON 2025: Petković admits Super Eagles superiority after Algeria defeat

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3 d. ago ACFON 2025: Chelle confident ahead of Nigeria vs Algeria quarter

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s chances of securing victory in Saturday’s 2025 Africa Cup read more ACFON 2025: Chelle confident ahead of Nigeria vs Algeria quarter-final cracker

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3 d. ago AFCON Q/Final: CAF Appoints New Referee For Nigeria, Algeria Clash

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Senegalese referee Issa Sy to officiate Saturday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final clash between Nigeria and Algeria in Marrakech. CAF had earlier named Omar Artan for the encounter but later withdrew the appointment amid rising concerns over officiating decisions at the tournament. Sy is familiar […]

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3 d. ago AFCON: Super Eagles growing in confidence ahead of Algeria clash — Lookman

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman says Nigeria’s confidence continues to grow at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in read more AFCON: Super Eagles growing in confidence ahead of Algeria clash — Lookman

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4 d. ago AFCON Q/Final: Super Eagles Not Seeking Revenge Against Algeria — Moses Simon

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has said that Nigeria was not driven by revenge ahead of their quarterfinal clash against Algeria at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco. Nigeria suffered a 2–1 defeat to the Desert Foxes in the semifinals of the 2019 AFCON in Egypt, before going on to […]

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5 d. ago AFCON 2025 match bonuses now being paid after FX process streamlined – FG

The Federal Government has confirmed that match bonuses for Nigeria’s national team at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) read more AFCON 2025 match bonuses now being paid after FX process streamlined – FG

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6 d. ago Nigeria’s AFCON Hopes Threatened As Players Demand Bonus Payments

Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign faces significant disruption as Super Eagles players have reportedly threatened to boycott their quarter-final match against Algeria unless outstanding winning bonuses were paid immediately. Sources within the team camp in Fes indicated that players were refusing to train and will not travel to Marrakech for Saturday’s crucial fixture. […]

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7 d. ago Food crisis: When policy gaps and insecurity break supply chains

At neighbourhood markets in Nigeria, shoppers now bargain for cups instead of bags. A cup of rice replaces a sack, read more Food crisis: When policy gaps and insecurity break supply chains

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2 w. ago Missed goals, missed millions: Fallout of Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup absence

Explore the significant Nigeria World Cup fallout. Missing the 2026 tournament costs the nation millions in prize money, player transfers, and media deals. Read More: https://punchng.com/missed-goals-missed-millions-fallout-of-nigerias-2026-world-cup-absence/

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2 w. ago World Cup: NFF denies reports of FIFA rejecting Nigeria’s DR Congo appeal

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) refutes claims that its FIFA appeal against DR Congo over ineligible players has been rejected, awaiting official wor Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-nff-denies-reports-of-fifa-rejecting-nigerias-dr-congo-appeal/

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2 w. ago Nigeria Takes First Half Lead Against Tunisia In AFCON Group C Showdown

In a gripping encounter at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, Nigeria leads Tunisia 1-0 at halftime in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group C clash on Saturday night. The decisive moment came just before the break when striker Victor Osimhen scored with a powerful header, capitalising on a precise cross from Ademola Lookman. […]

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2 w. ago 2026 World Cup: NFF denies reports of FIFA rejecting Nigeria’s appeal against DR Congo 

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked reports claiming that FIFA has rejected Nigeria’s appeal against the Democratic Republic of read more 2026 World Cup: NFF denies reports of FIFA rejecting Nigeria’s appeal against DR Congo 

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2 w. ago AFCON 2025: Davido Wins $96,000 For Correctly Predicting Super Eagles’ Victory Over Tanzania

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has reportedly gained profit after correctly predicting the outcome of Nigeria’s opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The DMW Records boss staked a wager on the Super Eagles’ Group C encounter against Tanzania in Fes, Morocco, predicting that both teams would score in the […] The post AFCON 2025: Davido Wins $96,000 For Correctly Predicting Super Eagles’ Victory Over Tanzania appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Davido Wins $96,000 After Correctly Predicting Super Eagles’ Win Over Tanzania

  Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reportedly made a significant profit after accurately predicting the outcome of Nigeria’s opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The DMW Records boss placed a wager on the Super Eagles’ Group C encounter against Tanzania in Fes, Morocco, backing both teams to score […]

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