The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) a total of $100,000 and issued match bans to players following the team’s conduct after the 2–0 loss to Nigeria in their quarter-final match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Following the full-time whistle in the high-profile encounter, the atmosphere quickly…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have surged to 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Monday, recording a remarkable 12-place jump. The Eagles climbed from 38th following an impressive outing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, where they finished third overall. Nigeria is now the third-best team in Africa,…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have claimed the bronze medal of AFCON ’25 following a 4-2 win over Egypt on penalties. Ademola Lookman scored the winning kick but Nwabali provided the platform with two saves in the shootout. Following defeat in their semi-finals, both sides ringed the changes, and for Nigeria, there was no Victor…
Peterside Idah, the Super Eagles’ former media officer, has alleged that Eric Chelle is planning to step down as head coach after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. According to Idah, Tunisia has promised Chelle a monthly salary of $100,000. The Super Eagles’ final match at the AFCON is a third-place playoff versus Egypt on…
In a heartening display of support amid disappointment, Nigerian billionaire Abdulsamad Rabiu has announced he will honor his $500,000 pledge to the Super Eagles, despite the team’s semifinal exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the hands of hosts Morocco. The Super Eagles’ campaign came to a dramatic end on January 14,…
Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams were on target as Nigeria advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a comfortable win over Algeria. The West Africans were firmly in control in the first half in Marrakech, with Adams spurning a glorious chance to open the scoring eight minutes before the…
The Federal Government has confirmed the disbursement of outstanding match bonuses to the Super Eagles at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco, following the completion of administrative and foreign exchange processes. The Minister of State for Finance, Mrs Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this in a statement posted on her verified X…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles players have threatened not to travel to Marrakech for their next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against Algeria unless all outstanding winning bonuses are paid by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Multiple journalists reporting from Morocco, including sports journalist Adepoju Tobi Samuel, revealed that the players are insisting on the settlement…
Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, caused major tension in the Nigerian camp on Monday after openly threatening to walk away from the national team following Nigeria’s emphatic win over Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The striker was said to be visibly angry after an on-field disagreement during the match. The situation unfolded…
Nigeria produced one of their most complete performances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday night, sweeping aside Mozambique 4–0 in their Round of 16 encounter at the Stade de Fès to book a place in the quarter-finals. The Super Eagles arrived in Fès in confident mood after a perfect group-stage campaign, and…
