Osimhen’s rise from Lagos streets to superstardom

From selling newspapers in Lagos to leading Nigeria at AFCON, Victor Osimhen’s rise is a story of resilience, talent and unbreakable belief.

Amorim seeks clinical Man Utd after ‘crazy’ Bournemouth clash

Man United boss Ruben Amorim said his side had inspired the Old Trafford crowd in a pulsating 4-4 draw against Bournemouth, but must be more ruthless to turn draws into victories.

Maresca shuts down exit talk after turbulent weekend

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has played down fears over his future, stressing loyalty to the club following a bruising few days on and off the pitch.

Algeria pin AFCON hopes on Amoura

Mohamed Amoura is set to spearhead Algeria’s push for redemption after humiliating early exits in the last two AFCON tournaments.

African players shining in Europe before heading to AFCON

Mohamed Salah heads for Morocco this week to captain Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) amid uncertainty over his future at Liverpool. Here we highlight African headline-makers in the major European leagues:

Guardiola hails Man City’s ‘big statement’ in win at Palace

Pep Guardiola claimed Manchester City had made a “big statement” in the Premier League title race with their 3-0 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

Mohamed Salah will be out of sight but not out of mind over the next few weeks while Manchester City are showing ominous signs that they are finding top gear in the Premier League.

Rodrygo rescues Real in tense La Liga test

Rodrygo’s decisive finish sealed a gritty 2-1 victory at Alaves, keeping Real Madrid on track and easing the heat on coach Xabi Alonso.

Mbeumo faces double Cameroon challenge at AFCON

Manchester United star Bryan Mbeumo must handle the twin challenges of scoring and captaincy when playing for Cameroon at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this month.

City smash Palace to fire title warning, Villa extend streak

Manchester City thumped Crystal Palace 3-0 on Sunday to move back to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal as Aston Villa kept up their surprise title charge.