Senegal marched into the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after edging past Mali 1–0 in a hard-fought quarter-final clash at the Grand Stade de Tanger. Iliman Ndiaye’s first-half strike proved decisive on a tense AFCON night that saw Mali reduced to ten men just before the break. The breakthrough arrived in … Read more
Chelsea legend Mikel Obi has come to the defense of Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen following a heated exchange with teammate Ademola Lookman during the Super Eagles’ 4-0 thrashing of Mozambique in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday. Naija News reports that the emphatic win secured Nigeria’s place in the quarter-finals, but the … 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 Confederation of African Football (CAF), has named Somali referee Omar Artan to take charge of the quarter-final meeting between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Algeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Artan, who is among the officials selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is widely respected across the continent and … Read more
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has rejected reports suggesting unrest within the Super Eagles camp at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, insisting that the team remains united and focused on the task ahead. In an official statement released on January 6 by the NFF Communications Department, the federation described claims of … 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