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Another World Cup Without Nigeria: What Does Tomorrow Hold for the Super Eagles?
By Abdulrahman Yahaya, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The first time I watched the Super Eagles play on the world stage was at the…
Tag: AFCON 2025
Sports
CAF fines Senegal, Morocco, suspends Hakimi for AFCON 2025 chaos
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sanctioned Senegal and hosts Morocco after disorder marred the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 final in Rabat.
Foreign
AFCON 2025: Morocco proud to host ‘Month of African Joy’ -King Mohammed
By Usman Aliyu King Mohammed VI of Morocco has hailed the successful hosting of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), describing the…
Features
AFCON 2025 delivers goals, drama, officiating concerns
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.
Sports
Gueye extra-time strike seals Senegal’s second AFCON title
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…
Sports
AFCON 2025 breaks scoring record with 120 goals ahead of final
By Victor Okoye The CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, has set a new scoring benchmark after recording 120 goals ahead of Sunday’s…
Features
No love lost as Eagles, Pharaohs fight for pride in AFCON bronze duel
By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria and Egypt will clash for AFCON 2025 bronze medals on Saturday, with pride, history and…
Features
Eyes on prize, claws on crown as two lions clash in AFCON final
By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) With destiny within reach, Senegal’s Teranga Lions hunt a second continental crown, while Morocco’s Atlas Lions…
Sports
AFCON 2025: Regragui, Bounou hail team spirit as Morocco reach final
By Victor Okoye Morocco Head Coach, Walid Regragui, has praised his players and fans after the Atlas Lions defeated Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to…
Sports
Mané’s late strike sends Senegal into AFCON final
By Victor Okoye Sadio Mané’s late strike earned Senegal a place in the CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 final after a hard-fought semi-final win over…