MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Do you remember Sophia Amelia — the passionate fan who travelled from the United States to Morocco during AFCON, hoping to meet her football idol, Sadio Mané? When that long-awaited moment arrived, emotions ran high. However, Mané politely declined to hug her, choosing to remain consistent with his personal values and boundaries. […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas “I regret it” – Aston Villa star with 11 England caps missed Nigeria’s Super Eagles chance Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has revealed he still feels a sense of regret over failing to convince Tammy Abraham to commit his international future to the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. Abraham, who was born […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Confederation of African Football Disciplinary Board has imposed a series of sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football, the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, as well as several players and officials, following incidents during the 2025 African Cup of Nations final. In a statement posted on its website on Wednesday night, […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Ndidi’s club, Turkish side Besiktas, confirmed the sad news in a statement released on Tuesday Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi is in mourning following the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi, just weeks after leading Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. According to […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has sent a cryptic message seemingly aimed at Morocco following fresh criticism of the host nation’s conduct at the just-concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nwabali’s post came amid backlash against Morocco despite being awarded the tournament’s Fair Play Award, after fans highlighted alleged tactics involving […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas During the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco, amid the roar of crowds, flags, and drums, one man stood completely still. Michel Kuka Mboladinga, a 53-year-old supporter from the Democratic Republic of Congo, became the tournament’s quietest yet most powerful presence. For every minute of every Leopards match, he remained motionless, […] Read more
By Amos Ajewole MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Our pundits are the worst we have ever known. Their analysis drips not with objectivity, but with thinly veiled disdain. When Arsenal is mentioned, reason departs and resentment speaks. The so-called football greats gathered, nodding in agreement, declaring that Arsenal cannot win the league — “because they don’t win […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Both players got on the score sheet in the first half, which Lookman providing the two assists for Osimhen’s goals. Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has declined to escalate the heated exchange with Victor Osimhen during Nigeria’s 4–0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Having scored a brace thanks to assists from Lookman, the 27-year-old lashed out at his team-mate for failing to pass to him in the 64th minute. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly threatened to step away from the national team and head back to Turkey. According to Arise News, Osimhen was […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas This was revealed by Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, on Saturday. The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held every four years starting from 2028. This was revealed by Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, on Saturday. Since 1968, the […] Read more
