Super Eagles rank among Africa’s top three after AFCON exploits
2026-01-20
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed to 26th globally and third in Africa in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Monday.Continue Reading
AFCON 2025: NOC President hails Super Eagles’ bronze victory
2026-01-20
President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Habu Gumel, has commended the Super Eagles for their display of character and resilience in securing the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Continue Reading
Super Eagles rank among Africa’s top 3 after AFCON exploits
2026-01-19
By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed to third place in Africa but retained 38th position globally in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Eagles moved up from fifth to third in Africa after an impressive performanceContinue Reading
AFCON 2025 delivers goals, drama, officiating concerns
2026-01-19
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), hosted by Morocco, combined high-scoring football, strong organisation and intense controversy, as the continent’s flagship tournament unfolded across four weeks.
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Power, Pride and the Eagles’ rise at AFCON
2026-01-19
By Muhyideen Jimoh, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Amid uncertainty, criticism, and widespread scepticism, the Super Eagles landed in Fes under cold skies and persistent Moroccan rain for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2025. From the start, they arrived carrying a weight heavier than their kits; notContinue Reading
AFCON 2025: Morocco’s Díaz clinches golden boot award
2026-01-19
By Victor Okoye Morocco forward Brahim Díaz has won the Puma Golden Boot at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. Playing before home fans, the Atlas Lions attacker topped the scoring chart, underlining his influence after also finishing top scorer in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers. Díaz ended theContinue Reading
Gueye extra-time strike seals Senegal’s second AFCON title
2026-01-19
By Victor Okoye 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 edgeContinue Reading
Bolaji clinches para-badminton gold in Egypt
2026-01-18
By Aderonke Ojo Africa’s top para badminton player, Eniola Bolaji, won the 2026 Egypt International Championship on Sunday at the New Capital Indoor Hall in Cairo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Paralympic bronze medallist defeated Turkey’s world number seven, Halime Yildiz, 2–0 (21–10, 21–4). The 2026 EgyptContinue Reading
Nasarawa Utd beat Niger Tornadoes 2–1 in Lafia
2026-01-18
By Sunday John Nasarawa United returned to winning ways with a 2–1 victory over Niger Tornadoes in matchday 21 of the 2025/2026 NPFL on Sunday. The match at Lafia Township Stadium earned the Solid Miners maximum points, lifting them to fourth place on the league table. Anas Yusuf opened scoringContinue Reading
‘This bronze feels like gold’, Tinubu hails Super Eagles’ AFCON grit
2026-01-17
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Tinubu described the achievement as a “bronze that feels like gold,” praising the team’s resilience and fighting spirit. “This bronze medal surely feels goodContinue Reading
