The Super Eagles of Nigeria have amassed an impressive $2.5 million in prize money after advancing to the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. This increase in prize money was announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) just a day before the tournament commenced. It’s important to note that this prize…
AFCON: Ademola Lookman admits feeling the pressure of representing the Super Eagles. The 26-year-old winger, who previously played for England’s youth teams, was cleared by FIFA to switch allegiance to Nigeria in 2022. Lookman has been a standout performer for Nigeria in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, tallying three goals and one assist. His…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a spot in the Semi-Finals of the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast by defeating Angola 1-0 at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Friday. Ademola Lookman, the Atalanta winger, scored in the 41st minute, bringing his goal tally to three with an assist from Moses Simon.…
The Nigeria national football team, the Super Eagles, is scheduled to engage in a friendly match against the reigning world champions, Argentina, in March. The venue for this friendly encounter will be the Guangdong Olympics Centre Stadium in China, with the exact date set to be announced by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) soon. The…
Ivory Coast, the host nation, has eliminated defending champions Senegal, securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations. Despite the round of 16 tie ending in a 1-1 draw on Monday, January 30, Ivory Coast emerged victorious in the penalty shootout. Having advanced to the round of 16 as one of…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a 2-0 victory over Cameroon, advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. In a stellar performance, Nigerian stars showcased their skills, with Atlanta winger Ademola Lookman scoring in the first half after an assist from Napoli striker Victor Osimhen at the Stade…
Vince McMahon has stepped down from his role as the Executive Chairman of TKO, the parent company of WWE, just one day after a former WWE employee filed a sensational lawsuit accusing him of multiple instances of sexual assault. The accuser, identified as Janel Grant, detailed disturbing allegations of degrading sexual acts perpetrated by McMahon.…
Djamel Belmadi, the head coach of Algeria, has resigned from his position following the team’s elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Tuesday. Although there has been no official announcement from Belmadi or the Algerian football federation, Algerie Presse Service, a state-run news agency, reported on Wednesday that Belmadi disclosed his decision in…
The Round of 16 matchups for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) are now confirmed, featuring a total of eight exciting matches. Hosts Cote D’Ivoire secured their spot in the next stage as one of the top-performing third-placed teams. This followed Morocco’s 1-0 victory over Zambia and DR Congo’s goalless draw against Tanzania on Wednesday…
Chelsea, a Premier League club, has reportedly initiated contact with Napoli regarding a potential summer transfer for Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles striker. The Nigerian forward, who played a key role in Napoli’s achievement of their first Serie A title in 33 years, has attracted interest from various European clubs. Victor Osimhen, 25, showcased his…
