Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to retain head coach Eric Chelle, stressing that continuity is vital to the national team’s long-term success despite missing out on the AFCON final. Speaking ahead of the third-place playoff, Ndidi said altering the coaching setup at this stage would be counterproductive, noting…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been drawn alongside Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi in Group C of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The draw took place on Thursday, January 15, in Rabat, Morocco. Group C matches will be staged at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, where the Super Falcons will begin their…
Burkina Faso have sacked head coach Brama Traore along with his entire technical crew following the team’s elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations by arch-rivals Ivory Coast. Burkina Faso Football Federation president Oumarou Sawadogo announced the decision on Wednesday, January 14, citing performances at the tournament that fell short of expectations. “The results were…
Victor Osimhen says there is “no pressure” on the Super Eagles ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final clash against Morocco on Wednesday, January 14. Nigeria will face the host nation at the 70,000-capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat at 9pm Nigerian time, with Moroccan supporters expected to make up most of…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected Ghanaian official Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea to referee the much-anticipated semi-final match between Nigeria and Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The encounter is regarded as one of the tournament’s biggest games, with a place in the final at stake as both teams…
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi says he has offered to personally settle the team’s unpaid match bonuses at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco if the Federal Government does not clear the arrears before Saturday’s quarter-final tie against Algeria. Ndidi, quoted on Thursday, January 8, by BBC journalist Oluwashina Okeleji, said…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria sealed a place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique on Monday night at the Fez Stadium. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring in the 20th minute, finishing from a square pass by Akor Adams. Victor Osimhen then doubled Nigeria’s advantage…
English manager Liam Rosenior is poised to become the next head coach of Chelsea. The outgoing Strasbourg boss is scheduled to meet Chelsea’s sporting leadership team today as talks progress over replacing Enzo Maresca, who departed Stamford Bridge on January 1. Strasbourg, Chelsea’s sister club in France, are already making plans to appoint a replacement…
Samuel Chukwueze has said the Super Eagles are fully focused and ready to pursue their goal of winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria will resume their campaign for a fourth continental title on Monday when they face Mozambique in Fes. Eric Chelle’s side goes into the round of 16 encounter as…
Super Eagles captain, Victor Osimhen has sent a bold warning to Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations rivals, declaring that the team is capable of “trampling on any team” as they pursue their first continental title in 13 years. Nigeria sealed a perfect group-stage campaign with a commanding 3–1 victory over Uganda, despite fielding a…
