Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the continued failure of Nigerian authorities to pay match allowances owed to the Super Eagles, describing the situation as a national embarrassment and an unnecessary distraction for the players. In a post shared on his official X (formerly...
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Algeria booked a dramatic place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after edging past the Democratic Republic of Congo 1–0 in extra time on Tuesday night, sealing a mouth-watering last-eight meeting with Nigeria in Marrakesh on Saturday. The tightly contested round-of-16 encounter at the Moulay...
Knockout stage of the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco has burst into life, with the tournament entering its most decisive phase as teams battle for a place in the quarter-finals. With the Round of 16 now in progress, early results have underlined both the quality...
Victor Osimhen’s name continues to echo loudly in Nigeria’s football history as the Super Eagles striker moved within touching distance of Rashidi Yekini’s long-standing goal record at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Osimhen netted twice as Nigeria swept aside Mozambique 4-0 in a commanding Round-of-16 clash at...
Super Eagles of Nigeria delivered a statement performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), dismantling Mozambique 4–0 to book a comfortable place in the quarter-finals. The round-of-16 clash, staged on Monday at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco, turned into a one-sided contest as Nigeria’s attacking...
Nigeria’s strong performance at the group stage of the AFCON 2025 tournament has been rewarded with top individual and technical honours, as Ademola Lookman was named a standout in the Team of the Group Stage, while Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle clinched the Coach of the Group Stage...
Super Eagles rounded off their Group C campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in style, recording a confident 3–1 victory over Uganda to maintain a perfect record and reinforce their status as one of the tournament favourites. With qualification for the Round of 16 already secured, head...
Nigeria’s consecutive AFCON victories, 2–1 over Tanzania and 3–2 against Tunisia, secured valuable points, yet they demand sober assessment alongside celebration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the wins were deserved, but they did not signify completion. As one analyst observed, “Winning masks issues, it does not...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have secured qualification for the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a pulsating 3–2 victory over Tunisia at the Fez Stadium on Saturday. The three-time African champions looked set for a comfortable evening after racing into a commanding 3–0 lead, with...
Super Eagles stars Paul Onuachu and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru are brimming with confidence ahead of Nigeria’s pivotal AFCON 2025 Group C clash against Tunisia on Saturday. Speaking ahead of the match at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, striker Onuachu expressed optimism about Nigeria’s chances. “Nigeria is a great football country....
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has challenged his players to raise their game despite Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Tanzania in their opening fixture of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). While pleased with the winning start, Chelle admitted the performance exposed areas that must be fixed quickly...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles kicked off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a winning note, digging deep to secure a hard-fought 2–1 victory over a determined Tanzanian side on Tuesday night. It was not a stroll in the park at the Fez Stadium, but Nigeria showed character and...
Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, has opened up on the lingering pain of Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that the national team owes Nigerians an apology — and sees the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the perfect stage to make amends. Speaking...
Ahead of their first match in the new Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign, members of Nigeria’s Super Eagles have begun to reap the full rewards of their historic run at the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. The players, fondly known as the Super Eagles Class of 2024, have...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will round off 2025 ranked 38th in the world, holding firm in the latest FIFA rankings released on Monday — a steady finish that reflects a year of progress and resilience. The position is unchanged from the November 19 update, when the Eagles climbed three places...
Football enthusiasts in Aba, Abia, have urged the Super Eagles to give the 2025 Africa Cup of National (AFCON) the maximum attention it requires to ensure they do not miss the trophy. Some of them who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, urged the Super...
Nigerian content creator and musician Oderhohwo Efe, better known as Carter Efe, has etched his name into Africa’s digital history after emerging as the continent’s most-followed streamer on Twitch. The entertainer achieved the milestone on the back of a blockbuster livestream featuring global Afrobeats star Davido, which drew a...
Nigeria’s most capped footballer, Ahmed Musa, has officially bowed out of international football, bringing to a close a remarkable journey that spanned nearly 15 years with the Super Eagles. In an emotional message addressed to Nigerians and football fans across the world, Musa announced his retirement with pride, gratitude...
Nigeria’s fading hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup have received a surprising boost, as DR Congo now face the possibility of sanctions over alleged breaches of FIFA eligibility rules. Fresh reports suggest that DR Congo, who edged the Super Eagles on penalties in November to claim Africa’s...
Super Eagles’ camp in Cairo continues to gather momentum ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with the arrival of Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu boosting the number of players in camp to 22. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that preparations for Nigeria’s international friendly against...