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Pre-AFCON Friendly: FIFA Regulation Pushes Nigeria, Egypt Game to Tuesday, 16 December

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The decision by world football-governing body, FIFA that Clubs can hold on to their players until Monday, 15 December 2025 before they are released for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has necessitated the postponement of the pre-AFCON friendly between Nigeria and Egypt. Seven-time winners Egypt and three-time winners Nigeria were scheduled to clash in a tune-up game in Cairo on Sunday, 14 December, in line with an earlier regulation that ruled that players be released earlier. The game has now been moved to Tuesday, 16 December as a result of the regulation. Aside from the postponement, the game will now be a practice match in order to allow the two teams to make use of more than five substitutes in the encounter, which will kick off at 8pm Egypt time (7pm Nigeria time) at the Cairo Stadium. The Super Eagles are in Group C of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals alongside 2004 champions Tunisia, 1978 runners-up Uganda, and Tanzania. Nigeria’s first match is on Tuesday, 23 December against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars at the Complexe Sportif de Fes, where they will also tackle Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles (Saturday, 27 December) and the Cranes of Uganda (Tuesday, 30 December). The Pharaohs, who hosted the finals in 2019, are in Group B alongside 1996 hosts and winners South Africa, 2010 hosts Angola, and Zimbabwe. Their matches will be at the Stade d’Agadir.

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Mohamed Salah Admits Liverpool Relationship Has Collapsed As Future Remains Uncertain

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Mohamed Salah has lifted the lid on deepening tension at Liverpool, admitting he now feels isolated at the club and has lost all connection with head coach Arne Slot. The Egyptian forward was again left watching from the sidelines during Saturday’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United, marking the third match in a row he has started on the bench. For a player who has delivered 250 goals in 420 appearances, the situation has become increasingly difficult to accept. After the match, Salah spoke with raw emotion about how events have unfolded. “I think it is very clear that someone wanted me to get all of the blame. I said many times before that I had a good relationship with the manager, and all of a sudden we don’t have any relationship. I don’t know why but it seems to me, how I see it, that someone doesn’t want me in the club. It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. That is how I am feeling.” Despite the frustration, the Liverpool icon made it clear his love for the club remains strong. “This club, I will always support it. My kids will always support it. I love the club so much and I always will,” he added. Still, he insisted the current situation is unacceptable. “It is not acceptable to me, to be fair. I don’t get it. It’s like I’m being thrown more under the bus. I don’t think I’m the problem. I have done so much for this club.” Salah also addressed the idea that he must constantly prove himself to earn game time. “I don’t have to go every day fighting for my position because I earned it. I am not bigger than anyone but I earned my position. It’s football. It is what it is.” With the Africa Cup of Nations approaching on December 15, the 31-year-old revealed that his future at Anfield is now uncertain, even though he only signed a new two-year deal with the club back in April.

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Buendia’s Last-Gasp Strike Secures 2-1 Aston Villa Win Over Arsenal, Ending 18-Match Unbeaten Run

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Arsenal’s 18-match unbeaten run came to a dramatic end on Saturday as Emiliano Buendia’s last-gasp strike secured a 2-1 victory for Aston Villa over the Premier League leaders. The Gunners fell behind at Villa Park when Matty Cash put the hosts ahead in the first half, but Leandro Trossard pulled Arsenal level after coming off the bench following the interval. Both teams had opportunities to take the lead, but it was Argentine winger Buendia who capitalised on sloppy defending from Arsenal to score the winner in the dying moments of the game. This defeat marks Arsenal’s first loss in all competitions since a 1-0 setback at Liverpool on August 31, the only other defeat they had suffered this season. Aston Villa have repeatedly troubled Arsenal in recent seasons, taking key points at pivotal moments in the title race. Saturday’s win was yet another painful encounter for Mikel Arteta’s side, this time against Villa under former Arsenal manager Unai Emery, whose team have emerged as surprise title contenders with a streak of seven consecutive wins in all competitions. The result leaves Arsenal just three points ahead of second-placed Villa, while third-placed Manchester City can cut the gap to two points if they defeat Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium later on Saturday.

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Manchester City Move Within Two Points Of Arsenal With Convincing 3-0 Win Over Sunderland

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Manchester City kept the Premier League title race alive by taking full advantage of leaders Arsenal’s shock defeat, cruising to a 3-0 win over Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium. After seeing the Gunners lose late to Aston Villa earlier on Saturday, Pep Guardiola’s side ensured there was no repeat slip-up, moving to within two points of the top. City initially struggled to break down Sunderland’s compact five-man defence, but the game turned in a whirlwind four-minute spell before half-time, courtesy of goals from the hosts’ centre-backs. Ruben Dias struck first, curling a thunderous 30-yard effort that took a deflection off Dan Ballard and swerved into the top corner. The visitors’ defensive caution backfired spectacularly. On 35 minutes, Josko Gvardiol rose highest to meet Phil Foden’s inswinging corner with a powerful header, doubling City’s advantage and giving them a comfortable lead at the break. The second half saw City continue to press. Jeremy Doku’s curling effort rattled the post, and Foden’s follow-up was brilliantly blocked. Erling Haaland’s hooked strike was cleared off the line by Lutsharel Geertruida, before Rayan Cherki provided a sublime assist for Foden to head home City’s third goal. Sunderland had few chances in the first half, with Enzo Le Fee firing wide. Their prospects improved after the break, as Gianluigi Donnarumma made a crucial save to deny Wilson Isidor, and Granit Xhaka’s low drive cannoned off the post. The match ended on a sour note for Sunderland as Luke O’Nien was sent off in injury time for a dangerous studs-up challenge on Matheus Nunes. After a pitchside VAR review, his yellow card was upgraded to red. City’s victory puts them firmly back in the title hunt, capitalising on Arsenal’s unexpected stumble.

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Trump Honoured With First-Ever Fifa Peace Prize Ahead Of 2026 World Cup Draw

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United States President Donald Trump was awarded the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize on Friday in Washington DC, just ahead of the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup. The new accolade, introduced this year by Fifa President Gianni Infantino, recognises individuals who have made “exceptional and extraordinary contributions to peace” and who have “united people across the world.” Trump’s selection had been widely anticipated, given his recent appearances alongside Infantino. At the ceremony, Trump received a large golden trophy, a medal, and a certificate before delivering a speech to attendees. “This is truly one of the great honours of my life,” he said, adding that his diplomatic efforts had saved “tens of millions of lives” and prevented wars before they could begin. Trump also highlighted the strong ticket demand for the upcoming World Cup. “Gianni has done an incredible job. It is a nice tribute to you and the game of football, or as we call it soccer. It is beyond the numbers we thought were possible,” he said. He described the United States as having regained prominence on the global stage. “The world is a safer place now. The USA was not doing well a year ago; now we are the hottest country in the world right now.” The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, running from June 11 to July 19. Following his speech, Trump joined Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney to conduct the ceremonial draw. Each leader revealed the ball for their nation, which had already been assigned groups, before posing for a selfie with Infantino. Mexico was placed in Group A and will play in the opening match, Canada in Group B, and the United States in Group D. Trump ended with a lighthearted remark on the American naming of football. “We have to find another name for the NFL. This is football, we call it soccer here in the USA but it is really football. It doesn’t make sense that we call it soccer.”

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Nigeria’s Oshonaike Joins IOC Athletes’ Commission

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Nigeria’s Olufunke Oshonaike has broken new ground after being appointed into the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission, becoming the first Nigerian to secure a spot on the influential body. The seven-time Olympian earned the appointment through a nomination by IOC President Kirsty Coventry as part of efforts to complete the Commission’s structure ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Oshonaike joins four other newly selected athletes from different parts of the world. In a statement issued on Thursday, December 4, the IOC announced the latest additions as Soraya Aghaei Haji Agha of Iran (badminton), Husein Alireza of Saudi Arabia (rowing), Cheick Sallah Cissé of Côte d’Ivoire (taekwondo), Olufunke Oshonaike of Nigeria (table tennis), and Mariana Pajón of Colombia (cycling). The selection process was carried out in consultation with the Commission’s chair, Emma Terho. “The Athletes’ Commission is essential in making sure athletes remain at the heart of everything we do. I am deeply grateful to our new members for their commitment and the wealth of experience they bring in service to athletes worldwide.” Oshonaike’s appointment crowns a remarkable career that saw her compete at seven straight Olympic Games, from Atlanta 1996 through Tokyo 2020. Beyond her international achievements, she currently serves on the Athletes’ Commissions of both the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation. Another African appointee, Cheick Sallah Cissé, is a Rio 2016 Olympic gold medallist in taekwondo and presently co-chairs the World Taekwondo Athletes’ Commission. With the new members added, the IOC Athletes’ Commission now has 23 members drawn from across all continents, including one representative from the Refugee Olympic Team. The Commission consists of 13 women and 10 men, covering 15 summer sports and five winter sports. Welcoming the new appointees, Chair Emma Terho said their presence would strengthen the Commission’s work. “Their diverse backgrounds, achievements, and experience will enrich our discussions and help us continue to advocate for athletes worldwide.” Reacting to her historic appointment, Oshonaike expressed gratitude and pride. “I am so excited because during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games campaign, I was impressed by the huge support from my country and athletes across the world. This appointment confirms that my efforts did not go unnoticed. It has been my dream to impact the sport that has given me the rare opportunity to live well in life.” The IOC Athletes’ Commission serves as a vital platform within the Olympic Movement, ensuring athletes are directly involved in key decisions. It is made up of up to 23 members, with 12 elected by athletes during the Olympic Games and up to 11 appointed by the IOC President to maintain balanced representation across gender, regions, and sporting disciplines.

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Wilfred Ndidi Named Super Eagles Captain for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

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Wilfred Ndidi will captain the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following the retirement of William Troost-Ekong. Troost-Ekong announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, leaving the leadership role in the team open. Ndidi, who led the Super Eagles during last month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs in Morocco, is set to officially assume the captaincy at AFCON. Winger Moses Simon, one of the team’s most experienced players alongside Ndidi, is expected to be named vice-captain. The midfielder made his Super Eagles debut in August 2015 and has since earned 71 caps. He was sidelined for the delayed 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire due to injury.

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Super Eagles Captain William Troost-Ekong Retires From International Football Ahead Of AFCON 2025

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Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has retired from international football, weeks ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. “Honoured. Grateful. Forever a Super Eagles. Playing for Nigeria has been the greatest privilege of my life. The journey may end here, but my support never will. Here’s to the next chapter,” he wrote on X on Thursday, reflecting on his career with the national team. The 35-year-old ends his international career after weeks of speculation about his future with Nigeria. Troost-Ekong earned 83 caps, featuring in five major tournaments and winning a silver and bronze AFCON medal, as well as an Olympic bronze medal. He played a key role in Nigeria’s runners-up finish at the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast but recently struggled to maintain a regular starting spot, especially with the rise of young defender Benjamin Fredrick. Despite being named in Nigeria’s 55-man preliminary squad for the 2025 AFCON by the Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday, Troost-Ekong opted to step away from the national team ahead of the tournament.

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