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…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will train behind closed doors on Thursday and Friday as they step up preparations for their second-round match against Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, confirmed the arrangement, explaining that head coach Eric Chelle requested private sessions to enable the players prepare without distractions.…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured qualification for the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco following a 3–2 victory over Tunisia on Saturday night at the Fez Stadium. Nigeria took the lead just before halftime when Victor Osimhen finished off a well-delivered cross from Ademola Lookman in…
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined Egypt national football team for failing to fulfil its media obligations following the team’s opening match against Zimbabwe national football team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In a statement, CAF said the seven-time African champions were handed a $5,000 fine after players and members of…
