Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has said that age and football rules prevented him from joining Manchester United when he was a teenager.Mikel explained that he was only 16 ...

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has released his biography which will share his unfiltered story to the public.

Benni McCarthy has opened up about a difficult early experience with Bafana Bafana, revealing how losing his passport became ...

Diego Costa has revisited his turbulent relationship with Antonio Conte, offering a blunt assessment of the Napoli coach’s time at Chelsea and claiming tensions were widespread inside the dressing ...

Diego Costa has revisited his turbulent relationship with Antonio Conte, offering a blunt assessment of the Napoli coach’s time at Chelsea and claiming tensions were widespread inside the dressing ...

Morocco will “pursue legal action” over the climax of the Africa Cup of Nations final that descended into chaos on Sunday. Senegal beat Morocco in extra time to lift the trophy, but only after the ...

Read how a chaotic AFCON final unfolded in The Athletic’s live blog here. Senegal beat hosts Morocco 1-0 in a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final despite walking off the pitch before the final whistle ...

As Nigeria march toward the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semifinal final, one player has quietly become the heartbeat of their attacking engine: Alex Iwobi. With every intelligent ...

Alex Iwobi is set to break Jay-Jay Okocha and John Obi Mikel’s record for the most appearances by a Nigerian player at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi will become the ...

Mohamed Salah needs to win the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt if he is to be regarded as a legend, former midfielder Jay-Jay Okocha has warned. During his nine successful years with Liverpool, Salah ...