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Aston Villa couldn't be crowned Premier League champions, could they? Aston Villa couldn't be crowned Premier League champions, could they?

Aston Villa started poorly but they're now in running for the Premier League title. Can they sustain a challenge, and are they the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs of soccer?

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Al Hilal star Neves Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Al Hilal star Neves

Manchester United have been put on alert as Al Hilal midfielder Rúben Neves wants to return to the Premier League. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

Are Nigeria really going to miss Benjamin Fredrick, a kid they discovered six months ago? Yes! Are Nigeria really going to miss Benjamin Fredrick, a kid they discovered six months ago? Yes!

Barely six months ago, Benjamin Fredrick was a virtual unknown to the overwhelming majority of Nigeria football fans. But being ruled out of AFCON with a knee injury in training makes him the biggest Super Eagles absentee.

Africa Cup of Nations 2025 - News, how to watch, everything you need to know about AFCON in Morocco Africa Cup of Nations 2025 - News, how to watch, everything you need to know about AFCON in Morocco

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 takes place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Here is everything you need to know about the continent's premier men's tournament, from news, interviews, teams, and how to watch.

AFCON 2025 team-by-team guide - Key players, predictions, will there be a surprise winner? AFCON 2025 team-by-team guide - Key players, predictions, will there be a surprise winner?

The Africa Cup of Nations (Dec. 21 to Jan 18) takes place in Morocco, with Ivory Coast the defending champions and the likes of South Africa looking to impress ahead of the FIFA World Cup next year. Here is ESPN's guide to all the teams at AFCON.

If these five players don't fire, Nigeria's Super Eagles will fail at AFCON If these five players don't fire, Nigeria's Super Eagles will fail at AFCON

Nigeria have always boasted some of Africa's biggest talents, and their AFCON successes in the past have always been driven by big performances from these big names.