By DAVID JOHN-FLUKE AFCON 2025 Semifinal: When Officiating Becomes a Weapon NIGERIA’S semifinal clash with Morocco at AFCON 2025 ended in heartbreak—not because of player performance, tactics, or stamina, but due to officiating that defied the Laws of the Game. Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea’s decisions repeatedly favored Morocco, undermining Nigerian players’ rights and […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI EGYPT and Nigeria will clash this weekend in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff, with both continental heavyweights eager to end their campaign on a positive note after semi-final disappointment. The third-place match is often viewed as the tournament’s most bittersweet fixture, offering consolation rather than glory. Still, for Egypt and […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH NIGERIA’S Super Falcons have discovered their group-stage opponents for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following Thursday’s draw ceremony in Morocco. The defending champions were placed in Group C alongside Zambia, Egypt and Malawi, setting up an intriguing mix of established rivals and new challengers. The group matches will be […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI SUPER Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has criticised transportation and logistical arrangements at the ongoing AFCON 2025, saying they unfairly favour host nation Morocco. Chelle raised the concern after Nigeria’s latest match, noting that several teams have endured long and tiring road journeys due to the absence of domestic flights between venues. […]
Player-Centred Narrative & Emotional Arc A Night of Grit, Gaps and Cruel Margins NIGERIA’S AFCON 2025 journey ended in Rabat with a familiar ache — not collapse, but a slow-burning defeat shaped by fine margins and missed moments. Morocco, backed by a roaring home crowd, controlled the game with confidence and clarity. Nigeria rarely escaped […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH Analytical Match Context NIGERIA’S Super Eagles will take on Egypt in the third-place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as both teams seek a consolation finish to their campaigns. Nigeria’s semi-final hopes were ended by host nation Morocco, who capitalised on home support to edge past the […]
“Anger in the Stands and Online” NIGERIAN football fans have erupted in anger following the Super Eagles’ dramatic semi-final exit at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, directing much of their frustration at Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea, whom they accuse of inconsistent and biased officiating. Nigeria bowed out after losing 4–2 on penalties to host […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI Tactical Battle & Decisive Moment SENEGAL advanced to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a disciplined semi-final performance capped by a stunning second-half strike from Sadio Mané. The match unfolded as a tense tactical contest, with both teams prioritising structure and balance over attacking risk in the opening […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI NIGERIA’S Super Eagles were eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a painful 4–2 penalty shootout defeat to hosts Morocco in a tense semi-final clash at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The much-anticipated encounter, widely described as a “final before the final,” ended goalless after 90 minutes and […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE AFCON 2025 Semi-Finals Preview – Senegal, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria Face High-Stakes Clash Senegal vs Egypt: A Rematch of the 2021 Final THE 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is heating up as the semi-finals promise drama and intensity. First up, Senegal will take on Egypt at the Ibn Batouta […]