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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has congratulated the Super Eagles for defeating the Pharaohs of Egypt to clinch the third position in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This is contained in a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali starred as Nigeria defeated Egypt 4–2 on penalties to win the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca. The third-place playoff ended goalless after regulation time, forcing an immediate penalty shootout to decide the encounter. The Super Eagles showed resilience,Continue Reading
