Month: December 2025

Abia Warriors earned a well‑deserved 1‑0 victory over Plateau United on Sunday in Jos, according to technical adviser Imama Amapakabo.

Taheer Abubakar’s lone goal secured the three points for Abia Warriors at the New Jos Stadium.

Amapakabo added that Plateau United were predictable throughout the match.

“Every victory is exciting because it’s been a while since we had a three-game winning streak. It’s an exciting feeling, as we needed to end the first round on a positive note,” Amapakabo remarked.

“Plateau United were too predictable because they were waiting for my team to make mistakes instead of trying to create something themselves,” he added.

The victory lifted Abia Warriors to second position on the league table with 33 points from 19 matches.

NPFL: Abia Warriors’ win over Plateau United well deserved – Amapakabo

Super Eagles players will receive $30,000 each for reaching the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports.

According to SCORENigeria, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, initially proposed $15,000 per player but the offer was rejected by the players.

The two parties then settled for $30,000, an improvement on what they earned at the last AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire.

They have also reached agreement on bonus for the latter  rounds of the competition.

The Super Eagles booked a spot in the knockout round after a nervy 3-2 win over the the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia last Saturday.

Eric Chelle’s side will take on the Cranes of Uganda in their last group game on Tuesday (today).

AFCON 2025: NFF doubles Super Eagles’ bonus 

The identities of two men who died in a car accident involving British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, have been confirmed.

MatchRoom CEO, Eddie Hearn, took to his Instagram post to reveal their names.

Hearn wrote: “With profound sadness it has been confirmed that two close friends and team members Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele have tragically passed away.”

Joshua and Ayodele had known each other even before his boxing career began, while Sina was his strength and conditioning coach.

The men were driving along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, when their SUV rammed into a stationary vehicle on the busy road.

Although Joshua sustained minor injuries.

He has been confirmed to be in stable condition.

Anthony Joshua accident: Identities of people who died in crash confirmed

A Galatasaray fan, Hussein was at the Sardienne Complex, Fès, Morocco on Monday to watch Victor Osimhen in Super Eagles’ training, DAILY POST reports.

The Super Eagles returned to training on Monday after observing Sunday as rest day following their 3-2 victory over the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia.

Hussein stormed the Super Eagles’ training ground with a Galatasaray flag to offer support for Osimhen.

He was well received by  Osimhen’s Super Eagles teammates and staff.

It would be recalled that some Napoli fans also visited the Super Eagles hotel in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire during the last AFCON to offer support for the 27-year-old.

Osimhen has scored once and provided one assist in two games for the Super Eagles at AFCON 2025.

The striker is expected to be rested for tonight’s clash with the Cranes of Uganda.

AFCON 2025: Galatasaray fan storms Super Eagles’ training for Osimhen 

Manchester United  legend, Peter Schmeichel hopes his old team will continue their good recent performance and achieve a much better result in the Premier League this season.

The last campaign was a big setback for the Red Devils because they ended up in 15th place in the top league and did not win any trophies.

That has left them without any European competitions this season, and after a surprising early departure from the Carabao Cup at the hands of Grimsby Town, they now have just the league to focus on.

Ruben Amorim’s team is currently sixth in the league, just three points behind the fourth place.

A victory against Newcastle United last time means they are now tied on points with Chelsea, who are in fifth place, so there’s some positive feeling coming back to Old Trafford.

Iconic goalkeeper, Schmeichel, is not getting too excited, but he believes they can keep up their current level and end the season in a similar position as they are right now.

“I think fifth or sixth. Fifth place is good, but they’re competing with a few other clubs that are also doing really well,” the Dane said on ViaPlay.

“But I think that’s the level Manchester United are at. With the signings of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, they should be able to finish around fifth or sixth,” he said.

When asked if he would be happy with that position, he said, “If fifth place gives them a chance to play in the Champions League, I would be very happy.”

However, it is still uncertain whether fifth place will be enough for a spot in the Champions League next season.

Schmeichel was with Liverpool’s former star Jan Molby, who was not very confident about United’s chances of getting back into European competitions next season.

“I think they’re pretty capable of finishing somewhere between fifth and tenth,” said the former midfielder.

“I think that’s the issue with Manchester United’s season. You keep thinking about the next game, and if they win, it’s a good season, but if they lose, you’re back to where you started.”

EPL: Schmeichel, Jan Molby predicts where Man United would finish this season