Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams delivered the knockout blows as Nigeria dominated Algeria to book their place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals with a commanding performance in Marrakech. The Super Eagles  soared into the last four of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations  with a convincing 2-0 victory  over Algeria, setting up a blockbuster semi-final clash against tournament hosts Morocco. Victor Osimhen  and Akor Adams  struck in a blistering second-half display that left th

If finding time for exercise feels impossible, science has encouraging news: you don't need to become a gym fanatic to dramatically improve your heart health. New research reveals that just two hours of moderate exercise per week —roughly 20 minutes daily—can slash your risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 20% , particularly if you're starting from a sedentary lifestyle. The findings challenge the notion that meaningful health improvements require grueling workout regimens

Jose Mourinho  has taken drastic action following his team's humiliating cup exit, ordering his entire Benfica squad to sleep at the club's training facility—and hoping they don't get a wink of rest. The Portuguese tactician made the dramatic decision after Benfica crashed out of the League Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 defeat to Braga  on Wednesday night, ending an impressive 11-game unbeaten run in devastating fashion. The loss, which saw former Manchester City defender Nicola

Antoine Semenyo  sent the Vitality Stadium into raptures with a late winner against Tottenham Hotspur, capping what may be his final appearance in a Bournemouth shirt with a moment of pure magic. The Ghanaian forward struck in the dying moments to seal a thrilling 3-2 victory  over Spurs on Wednesday night, earning a standing ovation from the Cherries faithful as speculation swirls around his imminent move to Premier League champions Manchester City . His dramatic goal not on

Sami Trabelsi  has been fired as Tunisia coach just 24 hours  after his side suffered one of the most agonizing exits in Africa Cup of Nations history—squandering a late lead and losing a penalty shootout to 10-man Mali  in Casablanca. The Tunisian Football Federation  pulled the trigger swiftly, announcing it had "decided to terminate the contractual relationship by mutual consent" with Trabelsi and his technical staff following the devastating last-16 defeat that left a nat

Victor Osimhen  delivered a sensational two-goal performance as the Super Eagles  absolutely dismantled Mozambique with a ruthless 4-0 victory  in Fes, booking their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria's attacking brilliance was on full display as they tore through Mozambique's defense with relentless waves of attack, announcing themselves as serious contenders for continental glory with the tournament's first four-goal haul. The Super Eagle

Chelsea Football Club have secured the services of Liam Rosenior  as their new head coach, bringing the 41-year-old Englishman to Stamford Bridge on a five-and-a-half-year deal  with an option for an additional season. Rosenior, who has been managing French club Strasbourg, replaces Enzo Maresca , who departed the London club on New Year's Day. The appointment marks a significant step in Rosenior's managerial career as he takes charge of one of English football's most prestig

Just six months after lifting the Club World Cup trophy, Enzo Maresca's turbulent tenure at Chelsea has come to a stunning end, with the Italian manager departing Stamford Bridge amid mounting tensions with club hierarchy and a dramatic collapse in form. Maresca , 45, leaves Chelsea sitting fifth in the Premier League  after winning just one of their past seven league matches—a shocking decline for a manager who seemed untouchable following last season's triumphs. The announc

Chaos. Controversy. Clinical finishing when it mattered most. Mali  defied the odds, surviving 90 minutes with ten men  before defeating Tunisia 3-2 on penalties  in an electrifying 2025 Africa Cup of Nations  Round of 16 encounter that had everything except predictability. El Bilal Toure  stepped up as the unlikely hero, smashing home the decisive penalty after Tunisia's Ali Abdi  blazed over the bar and goalkeeper Djigui Diarra  produced two crucial saves to send the Eagles

In a stunning and controversial move that has sent shockwaves through African football, Gabon's government has suspended the national team, banned star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and fired head coach Thierry Mouyouma following a humiliating exit from the Africa Cup of Nations. The drastic measures were announced by Sports Minister Simplice-Desire Mamboula  on January 1, just hours after Gabon's 3-2 defeat to Ivory Coast  on December 31—a match that epitomized the Pant

Paris St-Germain  star Achraf Hakimi  announced his return from injury in spectacular fashion, delivering the crucial assist that sent host nation Morocco  into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals  with a hard-fought 1-0 victory  over a resilient Tanzania  side in Rabat. The captain's perfectly weighted pass found Brahim Diaz , who ruthlessly fired past goalkeeper Hussein Masalanga  at the near post midway through the second half, securing the Atlas Lions'  passage

The global football community is reeling from devastating news as Fernando Martin, coach of Valencia CF Femenino B, and three of his children have tragically died after their tourist boat capsized in treacherous waters off Indonesia's Padar Island. Martin , 44, a former Spanish second-tier footballer who had just begun his coaching journey with Valencia's women's B team this year, lost his life alongside three of his children when their vessel sank in extreme weather conditio

Two-time world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua escaped with minor injuries following a devastating road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that claimed two lives instantly. The collision occurred around 11 am on Monday near Makun, Ogun State, Nigeria, when the Lexus SUV carrying the British-Nigerian boxing superstar crashed into a stationary truck along one of West Africa's busiest highway routes. Joshua was traveling in a two-vehicle convoy—a Lexus SUV with r

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul The stakes have never been higher. The controversy has never been louder. And on Friday night in Miami, Anthony Joshua will step into the ring with Jake Paul in a fight that could either restore boxing's sacred hierarchy—or shatter it completely. "If I can kill you, I will kill you," Joshua declared this week, his words cutting through the carnival atmosphere like a razor. This isn't trash talk. This is a promise from a two-time world heavyweight

Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars , is riding a wave of optimism after securing their berth at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, yet the home-grown foundation beneath them, the Ghana Premier League, is showing signs of strain that could ripple through the national setup. Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars It was a crisp evening in Accra when Ghana sealed qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a hard-fought victory over the Comoros national football team. A solitary strike

In the 2025 Unity Cup, Ghana beat Trinidad and Tobago 4-0  to secure third place. In that match, veteran striker Jordan Ayew opened the scoring, and the side featured several fresh faces, including debutants. Regarding upcoming qualifiers: Ghana were scheduled to play Chad in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Matchday 7 fixture, with momentum from earlier wins. According to SofaScore, Ghana’s previous match before the qualifier was a 1-0 win over Comoros . Ghana Premier League