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 produced a commanding display today, January 10, to brush aside Algeria 2-0 and seal a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Goals early in the second half from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams settled the quarter-final contest, as Nigeria outclassed their North African opponents. … Read more
The Super Eagles of Nigeria and Algeria have confirmed their starting line-ups for tonight’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash, with kick-off set for 5 pm WAT on Saturday, January 10. The heavyweight tie will see the Super Eagles of Nigeria attempt to book a place in back-to-back AFCON semi-finals, but standing in their way … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed a late change to the officiating crew for Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final meeting with Algeria, appointing Senegalese referee Issa Sy to oversee the game. Naija News reports that CAF had initially selected Omar Artan for the fixture but reversed that decision following a series of … 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