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Senegal clinched their second Africa Cup of Nations title after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a thrilling 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The decisive moment came three minutes into extra time when Pape Gueye fired a superb left-footed strike from the edge of the box, stunning the home crowd in ...
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Nigerian national team, Super Eagles on winning bronze at the 2025 African Cup of Nations. The President in a statement on Saturday commended the Super Eagles for putting behind them the disappointment of the semi-final loss to host nation Morocco last Wednesday. The Super Eagles overpowered Egypt, defeating the ...
Austin Meregini, the Deputy Speaker of Abia House of Assembly, has urged Nigerians to show Super Eagles star, Samuel Chukwueze the support and encouragement he needs, in spite his penalty miss at the ongoing African Cup of Nations. He said that himself, Umuahia East Constituency and the people of Abia stood firmly with him. The ...
As the 2026 Australian Open kicks off in Melbourne, the tennis world is fixated on the growing rivalry between defending champion Jannik Sinner and World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz. Dubbed the Sincaraz era, the duo swept all four Grand Slam titles in 2025, and pundits expect them to dominate proceedings at Melbourne Park. Sinner, looking ...
Manchester United have reportedly appointed former midfielder Michael Carrick as interim head coach until the end of the season, as the club looks to stabilise a turbulent campaign. Carrick, who has previously taken charge of the team in a caretaker capacity, returns to Old Trafford with a mandate to secure European qualification. His appointment comes ...
Following their semi-final exit, the Super Eagles have arrived in Casablanca to prepare for the third-place playoff against Egypt, scheduled for Saturday at the Mohammed V Stadium. Head Coach Eric Chelle has urged his players to shake off the disappointment of the loss to Morocco and finish the tournament on a high. Speaking to reporters ...
Nigeria’s quest for a fourth continental title came to a heartbreaking end on Wednesday night as the Super Eagles lost 4-2 on penalties to hosts Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tense encounter, played at a packed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, ended goalless after 120 minutes ...
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has hailed the Super Eagles for their beautiful display throughout the 120 minutes of play against the hosts country Morocco in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ( AFCON). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles lost 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out ...
Victor Osimhen will captain Nigeria’s Super Eagles against hosts Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semi-final, replacing suspended skipper Wilfred Ndidi. Hosts Morocco take on Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday from 8 p.m. in one of the highly anticipated semi-finals of the AFCON. Newsmen reports that Ndidi has ...
The Super Eagles received a cautious fitness boost on Monday as captain Wilfred Ndidi was confirmed to be walking pain-free following the hamstring strain he sustained at the AFCON 2025 quarter-final. Promise Efoghe, the Super Eagles Media Officer, told newsmen that the early signs around Ndidi’s injury were encouraging, although further checks would still be ...
Football fans in Abuja have lauded the Super Eagles impressive 2–0 victory over Algeria at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, describing the performance as dominant, disciplined and full of belief. Nigeria secured the quarter-final win on Saturday at the Grand Stade de Marrakech, with goals from Victor Osimhen in the 47th ...
Victor Osimhen scored and assisted as Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-0 on Saturday, securing a semi-final place at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. It was gathered that the much anticipated quarter-final encounter between the Super Eagles and the Desert Foxes was played at the Stade de Marrakech with over 84,000 spectators ...
Morocco and Senegal on Friday booked places in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 after winning their respective quarter-final encounters. Senegal reached the last four after edging Mali 1–0 in a tense West African derby played earlier on Friday in Tangier. Iliman Ndiaye struck early in the 27th minute ...
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle says Nigeria is mentally and tactically prepared for Saturday’s AFCON quarter-final clash against Algeria at the Grand Stade de Marrakech. Chelle made the remarks during a pre-match press conference in Marrakech on Friday, underlining the Super Eagles’ clear focus on tactical discipline and mental strength. He said the team would ...
The Federal Government has confirmed the payment of all outstanding match bonuses owed to the Super Eagles at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, ending days of uncertainty surrounding the team’s welfare. The Minister of State for Finance, Mrs Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed the development on Thursday via her verified X (formerly ...
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen is three goals away from equalling Rashidi Yekini’s Nigeria scoring record after a brace against Mozambique. Nigeria thrashed Mozambique 4-0 in their 2025 AFCON Round-of-16 clash at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco, with goals from Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams. Osimhen struck in the 25th and 47th ...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles continued their impressive run at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a dominant 4–0 victory over Mozambique on Monday in Fes, sealing their place in the quarter-finals of the competition. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring in the 20th minute, firing a powerful shot past goalkeeper Hernâni Siluane to give Nigeria an ...
Cameroon withstood early pressure before defeating South Africa 2–1 to secure a quarter-final spot at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday in Rabat. South Africa dominated the opening 30 minutes, pressing aggressively and creating chances, but Cameroon goalkeeper Devis Epassy kept the Indomitable Lions in the contest. The breakthrough came in the ...
Chelsea Football Club has parted ways with head coach Enzo Maresca, bringing his 18-month tenure at Stamford Bridge to an abrupt end. The club announced the decision on Thursday following a turbulent run of form that has left the Blues trailing Premier League leaders Arsenal by 15 points. The Italian tactician leaves the club sitting ...
The Gabonese government has pressed the nuclear button on its football federation, announcing the immediate suspension of the national team and the indefinite banishment of star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following a disastrous outing at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. In a move reminiscent of a bygone era of African football, the Acting ...
Nigeria have underlined their title ambition after two AFCON 2025 group rounds, while Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez leads the tournament’s scoring chart. Mahrez has struck three goals to top the scorers’ list, playing a decisive role in Algeria’s perfect start and early qualification for the knockout phase. A cluster of stars trail on two goals, ...
The final group matches of the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kick off Monday, with qualification still open and trademark late drama looming across Morocco. Egypt, Nigeria and Algeria have sealed Round-of-16 places after two wins each, leaving the rest battling for top-two finishes or best third-placed routes. Monday opens with simultaneous kick-offs, ...
The Federal Government has fulfilled its housing and land pledges to Super Eagles players for their runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had confirmed that players received certificates for the allocated plots of land and housing units promised by President Bola Tinubu. Similarly, Promise ...
