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The CAF appeals panel stripped Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title, overturning the result to a 3-0 win for Morocco following a protest over their elimination in the final.Senegal was sanctioned for abandoning the match, resulting in heavy fines ($615,000), a five-match ban for their coach and a reversed result. The CAF appeals commission has officially overturned the final result …

The NFF will appeal FIFA’s decision to dismiss its protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo for allegedly fielding several ineligible players in a playoff final clash in November and senior officials said they could take their protest to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Nigeria has submitted a petition to FIFA alleging that several players were fraudulently cleared …

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) says it will appeal the decision of the FIFA disciplinary committee rejecting its petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo for fielding ineligible players in the World Cup qualifying playoff, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Nigeria protested that several players from the Democratic Republic of Congo team were ineligible for the match, which they won 4-3 on penalties …

Arsenal, Real Madrid, Paris Saint Germain and Sporting have all progressed to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League after beating their opponents in the last 16. After being held to a 1–1 draw in the first leg by Bayer Leverkusen, Arsenal needed an outright win to progress; and the Gunners secured a 2-0 win at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday …

Nigerian African champions and the Nigerian women’s national basketball team, D’Tigresa were held in Lyon after the federal government officially fulfilled its long-awaited promises, presenting house documents and national honors to the triumphant team. The gesture follows his historic victory in the Women’s Afrobasketball 2025where the team pounced Seventh AfroBasket title his dominion on the continent. The presentation event took …

The NFF plans for Eric Chelle to continue as coach of the Super Eagles and has therefore proposed a new and improved contract.. According The punchthe NFF is willing to double his monthly salary to $100,000. This figure is less than the $130,000 that the coach demanded through his representatives. He demanded a considerable increase, as he has to continue …

Paul Onuachu’s recent run in front of goal for Turkish side Trabzonspor has sparked discussions as to why he cannot replicate the same form for the Nigerian senior team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Onuachu has been in excellent form this season with 21 goals in 23 league games. In all competitions he has 23 goals in 26 games, including goals in ten …

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger said it is “a pleasure” to face Erling Haaland ahead of the Champions League last-16 clash against Manchester City on Tuesday, after keeping the star striker quiet in last week’s first leg at the Bernabeu. Haaland had just 10 touches, and no shots, in the match in Madrid, and was substituted in the 82nd minute …

FC Chelsea have been fined £10.75 million and gave him a transfer ban suspended for one year after admitting historical violations of the rules established by the first division. The sanctions come after an extensive investigation into £47 million in undisclosed payments made to agents, players and unregistered third parties among 2011 and 2018. Chelsea also received a Immediate ban …

Today, Ikorodu City moved up to third place in the NPFL after edging leaders Rivers United 1-0. The winner of the match was Folarin Temitope, who scored in the 52nd minute. Ikorodu City are third with 48 points from 30 games, while Rivers United remain at the top of the table with 52 points. Enugu Rangers are in second place …