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 […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI ALGERIA are preparing to lodge a formal protest with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over their quarter-final loss to Nigeria at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Reports indicate that the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) is dissatisfied with the officiating of Senegalese referee Issa Sy, who handled the […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE AFCON 2025 Semi-Finals Confirmed After Dramatic Quarter-Final Weekend Last Four Emerge THE semi-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, with Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco and Senegal advancing after an action-packed quarter-final weekend that concluded on Saturday night. The four […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH AFCON 2025 on Brink of Breaking Attendance Record ATTENDANCE at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has crossed the one-million mark, bringing the tournament within reach of setting a new attendance record. According to official figures, over one million spectators have already watched matches across host venues, leaving the tournament […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI Osimhen Leads Super Eagles Into AFCON Semifinals After Algeria Win THE Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a place in the semifinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a composed 2–0 victory over Algeria at the Marrakech Stadium on Friday night. After a tightly contested first half, Nigeria took control shortly […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI ALGERIA LODGES COMPLAINT AS CAF SILENT A protest has emerged on the eve of the AFCON 2025 quarter-final between Nigeria and Algeria after concerns were raised over ticket sales for the blockbuster encounter in Morocco. The Algeria Football Federation, led by president Walid Sadi, has lodged an official complaint with CAF following […]