Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has expressed disappointment over his injury-forced exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Dessers returned to his Greek club, Panathinaikos, last week after sustaining a thigh injury during training with the Super Eagles. The 31-year-old striker did not make any appearance in Morocco before leaving the camp and …
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has predicted that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will see top teams begin exiting at the quarter-final stage. So far, the tournament has produced no major upsets, with all eight quarter-finalists ranking among Africa’s top 10 countries according to the latest FIFA rankings. READ ALSO: Oliseh Advises …
Ademola Lookman has joined the elite group of Nigeria’s top scorers at the Africa Cup of Nations following his goal in the Super Eagles’ victory over Mozambique on Monday. The Atalanta forward has now scored six goals for Nigeria at AFCON finals. He recorded three goals at the previous tournament in Côte d’Ivoire and has …
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have earned $80,000 in goal bonuses at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) promised the team $5,000 for every goal scored during the group stage. The Eagles collected $40,000 for the eight goals they scored against Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda. READ ALSO: AFCON …
Nigeria booked a convincing place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a dominant 4–0 victory over Mozambique on Monday night. The emphatic win marked a historic milestone for the Super Eagles, who recorded their first-ever run of four consecutive victories at the AFCON finals. Eric Chelle’s side also finished top …
As Nigeria’s Super Eagles march into the AFCON 2025 knockout stage against Mozambique, the build-up has gone far beyond tactical debates and team news. Across social media and football circles, confidence has transformed into public predictions, bold scorelines, and even cash pledges – a rare reflection of how strongly Nigerians believe in this team. This …
Former Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amunike has backed Nigeria to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, highlighting striker Victor Osimhen as the key leader for the Super Eagles. The 55-year-old Amunike, who played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s 1994 AFCON-winning team, believes that Osimhen’s leadership qualities will be crucial in the quest for …
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has expressed his disappointment over the absence of teammate Benjamin Fredrick from Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Fredrick will miss Nigeria’s AFCON opener against Tanzania on Tuesday due to injury. Speaking to reporters in Morocco ahead of the match, Bassey, who plays for Fulham, …
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has debuted a new look ahead of Nigeria’s opening match against Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025). The Chippa United player now spots a blonde hairstyle. Fans and teammates have already noticed the change. Nwabali’s new look shows his confidence and readiness for the competition. READ …
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been appointed the new assistant captain of the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Osimhen, who will serve as deputy to the newly appointed captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has also been handed the responsibility of taking penalties for the national team. The latest appointments follow a leadership …
