Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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Nigeria’s betting market has grown into a phone-led entertainment business, shaped by football, digital payments and a younger audience that already handles much of daily life through apps. A welcome offer can still catch the eye, but many players now ask a better question before joining: what does the site offer after the first credit…
African football was thrown into uncertainty on Sunday after South Africa announced it will host the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), replacing Morocco just weeks before the tournament is due to begin. South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe, confirmed the decision during a national television broadcast, saying the…
Ivorian football legend Yaya Touré has praised Nigeria’s Super Eagles as the standout team of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite their semifinal exit. The former Manchester City midfielder highlighted the squad’s attacking style, which produced a tournament-high 14 goals while conceding only four. Touré noted that Nigeria proved to be the continent’s most…
Sadio Mané has explained why he stepped in to stop Senegal from walking off the pitch during a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Morocco. The final was filled with controversy, with several refereeing decisions angering the Senegalese players and coaching staff. Tensions peaked when Morocco were awarded a penalty for an alleged…
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ended in dramatic fashion, with Senegal crowned champions after a tense and controversial final that brought the curtain down on an action-packed tournament. Senegal claimed their second AFCON title with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over hosts Morocco after extra time. The final was marked by chaotic scenes and…
Senegal forward Sadio Mané has been named Man of the Tournament at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after leading the Teranga Lions to their second continental title. Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a dramatic final. The match ended goalless after 90 minutes before midfielder Pape Gueye scored the…
Senegal briefly walked off the pitch in protest over a late penalty decision but returned to defeat hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in a chaotic final. Midfielder Pape Gueye scored the winning goal in the 94th minute on Sunday, shortly after Morocco’s Brahim Diaz missed a…
The Opta Supercomputer has released its prediction for the countries most likely to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tournament will kick off this weekend in Morocco and run until January 18, 2026. Ivory Coast are the defending champions, having won the last edition after a 2–1 victory over Nigeria’s Super Eagles…
Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, has made a significant move in her football career by leaving FC Barcelona Femini to join the new National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team, Bay FC, in the United States. The announcement of this exciting transfer was made by Bay FC in a statement released on Thursday. Oshoala, a six-time…
Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s chief of global football development, has expressed his belief that the Super Eagles possess incredible talent and potential to be a dominant footballing nation. However, he points out that they have not reached their full potential, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. Nigeria, who will host Sao Tome and Principe in their final…
