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
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
By Ijeoma Okigbo Some football fans have berated the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over poor officiating in Nigeria’s 2-4 loss on penalties to hosts Morrocco in the semifinals of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The fans took to social media to criticise Ghanian referee Daniel Nii Laryea,Continue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government says it is still proud of the performance of Super Eagles in spite of gallantly losing to Morocco on penalties in the 2025 African Cup of Nation (AFCON). This was contained in a statement by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji MohammedContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye 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-finalsContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) A familiar heavyweight rivalry will be renewed on Wednesday when Senegal take on Egypt in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The encounter, scheduled for 5 p.m. (Nigerian time) at the Grande Stade de Tangier, will be theContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria and Morocco step onto a footballing tightrope in Rabat, where soaring Super Eagles meet ruthless hosts in a blockbuster AFCON 2025 semi-final with history, pride and continental supremacy at stake. The semi-final holds on Wednesday at the 70,000-capacity Prince Moulay AbdellahContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle on Saturday praised his players’ discipline and belief after Nigeria’s deserved 2–0 victory over Algeria at the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria booked a record 16th AFCON semi-final appearanceContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Victor Osimhen on Saturday expressed delight after helping Nigeria defeat Algeria 2–0 to reach the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Osimhen scored the opening goal and provided an assist, earning Man-of-the-Match honours in a commanding Super Eagles performance. “I am happyContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye 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. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the much-anticipated quarter-final encounter between the Super Eagles and the Desert FoxesContinue Reading
