By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI THE Super Eagles of Nigeria are scheduled to arrive in the country on Tuesday following the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which wrapped up on Sunday 18 January, in Morocco. Nigeria ended the tournament on a high note by securing the bronze medal after defeating Egypt 4–2 on […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE Individual Achievements Focus Standout Stars Shine at AFCON 2025 THE 2025 Africa Cup of Nations celebrated both team success and individual excellence. Senegal won the title after a tense 1–0 extra-time victory over Morocco, but several players and teams were honoured for remarkable performances throughout the competition. Player of […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH Investigative Angle FIFA Probes Algeria-Nigeria Quarterfinal After Refereeing Dispute FIFA’s Referees Committee has launched an investigation into the officiating of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal between Algeria and Nigeria, following a formal protest by the Algerian Football Federation. The high-stakes clash ended 2-0 in favour of Nigeria, sending […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI SENEGAL claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations title with a tense 1–0 victory over hosts Morocco in a final overshadowed by controversy and high drama at AFCON 2025. The decisive breakthrough arrived early in extra time through Pape Gueye, whose moment of individual brilliance separated the sides. The midfielder surged forward […]
From Doubt to Defiance: How the Super Eagles Reclaimed Their Pride Arrival Under Clouds of Doubt WHEN the Super Eagles touched down in Fes for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the atmosphere mirrored the mood back home—cold, wet, and uncertain. Nigeria arrived not as favourites, but as a wounded […]
Five Defining Moments as Super Eagles Outlast Egypt for AFCON Bronze NIGERIA ended their AFCON 2025 campaign with resolve rather than regret, edging familiar foes Egypt 4–2 on penalties to claim the bronze medal after a tense goalless draw in Morocco. Still reeling from a heartbreaking semifinal shootout defeat to hosts Morocco, the Super Eagles […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE AFCON 2025: Chelle Says Egypt Win Saved His Coaching Career SUPER Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed that his coaching career was hanging in the balance ahead of Nigeria’s third-place playoff clash against Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria eventually secured the bronze […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI PLAYER RATINGS AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS Super Eagles Player Ratings: Nwabali Leads Nigeria to Bronze Over Egypt THE Super Eagles claimed third place at AFCON 2025 after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties following a 0-0 draw. A closer look at individual performances highlights standout and underwhelming contributions. Stanley Nwabali – 9/10: The star […]
Algeria Threatens Legal Action After AFCON 2025 Exit to Nigeria ALGERIA have signalled their intention to pursue legal action against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by Nigeria. The North African side crashed out of the tournament after a 2–0 quarter-final defeat to the Super […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Moroccan referee Jalal Jiyed will take charge of the third-place playoff between Egypt and Nigeria at AFCON 2025 this Saturday in Rabat. Jiyed will be supported on VAR duties by Algerian official Lahlu Benbraham, CAF stated. The appointment comes as both teams aim […]