By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE NIGERIA’S opener was framed as a coronation of intent. Instead, it became a negotiation of vulnerability. The Super Eagles dominated the ball but failed to dominate the psychology of the match. Against a Tanzania side comfortable in reactive mid-blocks, Nigeria still produced low-value shots and high-stress moments. Possession reached […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH FOOTBALL fans in Aba erupted with relief and cautious optimism on Tuesday after the Super Eagles edged Tanzania 2-1 in their AFCON opener in Morocco. The victory eased pre-match anxiety triggered by Nigeria’s 2-1 friendly defeat to Egypt days earlier, a loss that revived familiar concerns about the team’s habit of […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI Tunisia, Nigeria, DR Congo, Senegal Make Statement in AFCON Group Openers Tunisia’s Tactical MasterclassTUNISIA set the tone in Group C with a comprehensive 3–1 victory over Uganda, demonstrating strategic discipline and clinical finishing. Elyes Skhiri opened the scoring in the 10th minute, showcasing Tunisia’s fluid attacking movement. Elias Achouri’s brace, including a […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH Official Partner, Unofficial Media Favourite ROYAL Air Maroc (RAM) has become the airline of choice for African sports journalists covering the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. The carrier, already confirmed as CAF’s Official Global Partner, is benefiting from growing organic loyalty among media professionals ahead of the […]
AFCON’s Elite Earners Take Centre Stage THE 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will bring together Africa’s finest talents, many of whom command enormous salaries at club level. As the tournament begins, salary data reveals a clear picture of where African football’s financial power now lies. Mahrez Sets the Pace Riyad Mahrez tops the earnings table, […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH THE Confederation of African Football has taken another major step towards AFCON 2025 with the official opening of the tournament’s Main Media Center in Rabat. Situated at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex, the facility will coordinate media coverage for Africa’s biggest football event, serving thousands of journalists from across the continent […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI Morocco’s Home Advantage Under Siege Hosts With History on Their Shoulders WHEN Morocco hosts the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Atlas Lions will do so under the heaviest expectations they have faced in decades. Their rise to global prominence—capped by a historic World Cup semi-final appearance—has transformed Morocco from […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE The Super Eagles have officially begun their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Ten players reported to the team’s camp at the Renaissance Hotels in Cairo on Sunday, signaling the start of a focused build-up to the tournament. Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, marking his return […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE FRESH insights have emerged into Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle’s decision to leave out several notable names from Nigeria’s final 28-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with competition, commitment, and mental readiness cited as key factors. Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye’s exclusion followed internal discussions over his […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed a new date for the Super Eagles’ pre-AFCON 2025 friendly against Egypt, moving it from Sunday 14 December to Tuesday 16 December in Cairo. The change follows FIFA’s recent directive that clubs are not required to release players for AFCON duty until 15 December, […]