January 08
Nigeria: Breaking - Federal Government Disburses Outstanding Afcon Match Bonuses to Super Eagles
Leadership
The Federal Government has confirmed the disbursement of outstanding match bonuses to the Super Eagles at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco,… Read more »
Africa: Ghana Ranked Among Africa's Top 10 Futsal Nations
Ghanaian Times
Ghana has been ranked among the top 10 futsal national teams in Africa. The elite list of Africa's top 10 futsal nations includes Ghana, Algeria, Angola, Côte d'Ivoire,… Read more »
January 07
Africa: Afcon 2025 - Who Have an Edge in the Quarterfinals?
New Times
After a thrilling Round of 16, filled with intensity, drama, and high-quality football, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 is getting more interesting in Morocco. Read more »
Algeria/Congo-Kinshasa: Fennecs Snatch Late Win to Set Up Mouth-watering Clash With Nigeria
This Day
Algeria's Fennecs snatched a late 1-0 winner against DR Congo on Tuesday evening to set up a mouth-watery Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal clash with Nigeria's Super… Read more »
Rwanda: What to Know About 2026 African Handball Championship
New Times
The 27th edition of the Men's Senior Handball Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Kigali from January 21 to 31, with hosts Rwanda and 15 other top nations set to battle for… Read more »
Nigeria/Algeria: AFCON 2025 - 'I'm Happy With These Kinds of Matches' -
Premium Times
For a tournament already rich in subplots, this is one layered with history, pedigree, and unfinished business. Read more »
Liberia: LFA Power Broker Murvee Gray Backs Raji's Third-Term Bid, Rules Out Re-Election
FrontPageAfrica
Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports and Liberia Football Association (LFA) Executive Committee member Murvee Gray has officially thrown his weight behind Mustapha Raji's… Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Amputee Football Star Melvin Coleman Inspires Local Players On Liberian Homecoming
FrontPageAfrica
United States of America's amputee football star Melvin Coleman is back on home soil for a visit that is already making a profound impact on players, administrators, and disability… Read more »
Liberia: Lofa Basketball Defies County Sports Association, Suits Up in 'Illegal' Jerseys Amid Withdrawal Controversy
FrontPageAfrica
Chaos and open defiance have hit the 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet (NCSM) following a decision by the Lofa County Sports steering committee to withdraw its defending… Read more »
Kenya: 'Why I Signed for Nairobi United,' - Ex-Tusker Attacker Reveals
Capital FM
Nairobi, Kenya, January 7 2026 - United's new signing John Njuguna admits the allure of playing continental football was too strong to resist. Read more »
Algeria/Nigeria: Goldberg Salutes 'Fourmidable' Eagles, Rallies Support Ahead Clash With Algeria
This Day
Goldberg Lager Beer has hailed the Super Eagles after their emphatic 4-0 victory over Mozambique, describing the performance as "fourmidable" and a clear statement of Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Swan Hails Super Eagles' Performance, Urges Calm, Focus
This Day
The National Leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has thumbed up the performance of Super Eagles so far in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)… Read more »
Nigeria: Oshiomhole - Why Okpekpe 10km Road Race Is the Best in the World
This Day
Two-time Governor of Edo State and current senator representing Edo North, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has declared his readiness for the 2026 edition of the Okpekpe International… Read more »
Nigeria: Winners Emerge in Opobo Marathon, Late King Jaja Honoured
This Day
Musa Bala Sati (male) and Hope Lebe Mbeabuari (female) have emerged winners in the 8th edition of Opobo Marathon held in Opobo Town, Rivers State, with athletes from across the… Read more »
January 06
Nigeria/Algeria: Afcon 2025 - Algeria Set for Quarter-Final Showdown With Nigeria After Extra-Time Win
Premium Times
With Nigeria's attacking confidence and Algeria's hard-earned resilience, the clash promises to be one of the standout fixtures of AFCON 2025. Read more »
Africa: Heavyweights Collide as #AFCON2025 Quarter-final Clashes Confirmed
CAF
The quarter-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, setting up a series of heavyweight clashes as Africa’s biggest… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Burkina Faso: Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire Win to Finalize #Afcon2025 Quarter-final Line Up
CAF
Algeria 1–0 DR Congo (AET)Scorer: Adil Boulbina (118) Read more »
Nigeria/Mozambique: Player Ratings As Super Eagles Maul Mambas in Morocco
Premium Times
On paper, Nigeria went into the tie as overwhelming favourites. On the pitch in Fès, they played like a team intent on removing all doubt Read more »
Nigeria/Mozambique: Afcon - Super Eagles Thrash Mozambique 4:0 to Reach Quarterfinals
Leadership
Nigeria's Super Eagles emphatically booked their place in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals on Monday night, dismantling Mozambique's Mambas with a… Read more »
Algeria/Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Boss Desabre Says Algeria Clash Offers Chance to Show Squad's Progress
RFI
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) head coach Sebastian Desabre urged his players to show the extent of their experience and tactical development during Tuesday night's clash… Read more »
Mozambique/Nigeria: Afcon 2025 - Five Defining Takeaways From Nigeria's 4-0 Demolition of Mozambique
Premium Times
Against a Mozambique side coached by Chiquinho Conde, the Super Eagles blended intensity, power, and clarity of purpose to overwhelm their opponents from the first whistle Read more »
Nigeria: Ademola Lookman Bags Man-of-the-Man Award, Again
This Day
The ongoing Afcon 2025, Ademola Lookman, was yesterday again selected as Man-of-the-Match as Super Eagles defeated Mozambique 4-0 to book their passage to the quarterfinals of the… Read more »
South Africa: Watch - A Historic Season for South African Cricket, and a Legal Reckoning for Swimming SA
Daily Maverick
South African sport delivered drama on and off the field in 2025. From the Proteas men lifting their first ICC trophy at Lord's and ending a 25-year drought in India, to the… Read more »
Rwanda: Meet Bruno Shema, Patriots New Boy Ready to Light Up the League
New Times
Since making his Rwanda Basketball League debut with APR in 2024, Bruno Shema has shown steady growth, offering glimpses of a player still far from his peak. Read more »
January 05
Nigeria/Mozambique: Super Eagles Crush Mozambique at Afcon 2025
This Day
Nigeria's Super Eagles breezed into the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with 4-0 demolition of Mozambique's Mambas in the Round of 16 clash in Fes, Morocco. Read more »
