Fixtures for the Round of 16 at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 have been confirmed following a thrilling and highly competitive group stage. The knockout phase will run from January 3 to January 6, with two matches scheduled daily at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Hosts Morocco will face Tanzania on […]
Nigeria on Saturday secured qualification for the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a pulsating 3–2 Group C victory over Tunisia at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, Morocco. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time, rising highest to head home Ademola Lookman’s cross after the Super Eagles […]
Super Eagles Head Coach Mr. Eric Chelle and senior members of the Nigerian squad have spoken of the need for focus, tactical flexibility, and mental strength ahead of Saturday’s decisive Group C clash against Tunisia at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Mr. Chelle described Tunisia as a disciplined and unpredictable side, […]
A dominant, if profligate, Nigeria side began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania in a Group C encounter on Tuesday. Goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman secured all three points for the Super Eagles in Fez, Morocco. The West Bromwich Albion defender rose highest to power […]
The Super Eagles’ camp in Cairo became fully populated on Wednesday night with the arrival of star striker Victor Osimhen, as Nigeria intensified preparations for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Osimhen arrived at about 9:45 p.m. Nigerian time (10:45 p.m. local time), completing the list of 28 invited players for the […]
Super Eagles forward Mr. Ahmed Musa has announced his retirement from international football, bringing to an end a distinguished career that included winning the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The former Leicester City winger made the announcement on Wednesday, describing his time with the national team as a source of immense pride. “Dear Nigerians, […]
The Super Eagles’ camp in Cairo has risen to 22 players following the arrival of Blackburn Rovers defender, Mr. Ryan Alebiosu, ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) international friendly against Egypt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Atalanta winger, Mr. Ademola Lookman, alongside defenders, Mr. Semi Ajayi and Mr. Bright Osayi-Samuel, […]
Head Coach Eric Chelle has named Captain William Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Stanley Nwabali in a 55-man provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The list also includes Maduka Okoye, Zaidu Sanusi, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, and Raphael Onyedika ahead of the tournament in Morocco. Among […]
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles for their efforts in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-offs, despite Sunday’s defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Morocco. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by his spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the president urged the team to put the loss behind them […]
The Super Eagles will not feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, the United States, and Mexico after losing to the Democratic Republic of Congo on penalties in a fiercely contested African play-off final on Sunday. The match in Rabat, Morocco, ended 1-1 after normal and extra time, but the Leopards prevailed 4-3 […]
