Alex Iwobi has revealed that the driving force behind Nigeria’s flawless run at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is not simply tactics or talent, but a deep sense of unity within the squad. The Fulham midfielder spoke with emotion as the Super Eagles prepare for a blockbuster semi-final against hosts Morocco on Wednesday … Read more
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has firmly rejected suggestions that his side is benefiting from favorable officiating at the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting the hosts have earned their place in the semi-finals on merit. The Atlas Lions face Nigeria in Rabat on Wednesday with a place in the final at stake, … Read more
Super Eagles right-back Bright Osayi-Samuel has shed light on the heated exchange that briefly threatened to boil over during Nigeria’s AFCON quarter-final victory against Algeria at the weekend. The Birmingham City defender was involved in a tense confrontation with Algeria winger Anis Hadj Moussa in the 68th minute, a moment that drew the attention of … Read more
Nigeria’s campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) gathered fresh momentum on Friday night, January 10, as billionaire industrialist Abdul Samad Rabiu announced a huge financial reward for the Super Eagles following their emphatic quarter-final win over Algeria. Moments after Nigeria sealed a 2-0 win to book a place in the semi-finals, Rabiu … Read more
Egypt brought the curtain down on Ivory Coast’s title defense at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a gripping 3-2 quarter-final win on Friday night, January 10, setting up a mouth-watering semi-final against Senegal. The seven-time champions wasted no time in stamping their authority on the game, striking inside four minutes through Omar … Read more
The Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Desert Foxes of Algeria meet at 5 pm today, January 10, in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with a semi-final place on the line at the Grand Stade de Marrakesh. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been one of … Read more
Morocco booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Friday night, January 9, with a composed 2–0 win over Cameroon in Rabat. Morocco’s win brought an end to the Indomitable Lions’ AFCON 2025 campaign and set up a potential heavyweight clash with the Super Eagles of Nigeria. … Read more
The Federal Government has confirmed that outstanding match bonuses owed to the Super Eagles at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco have been released, following the resolution of administrative and foreign exchange hurdles. The confirmation was given by the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, in a statement posted on … Read more
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final after the North Africans edged past DR Congo in a tense Round of 16 encounter settled deep into extra time earlier today, January 6. Algeria booked their place with a 1–0 win, needing a late strike to finally break … Read more