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…
Nigeria will face Mozambique in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, organisers have confirmed. This confirmation followed the conclusion of match day three on Wednesday night. The knockout fixture is scheduled to take place in Fez, setting up a decisive clash as the Super Eagles continue their push for continental…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria scored twice in the second half to seal a 3-2 win over Tunisia in their Africa Cup of Nations Group C encounter at the Fez stadium on Saturday. Victor Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman were all on the scoresheet as Nigeria won the battle of the Eagles, sealing…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has been named Super Eagles main assistant captain. Osimhen, who will deputise for new captain, Wilfred Ndidi is also the Super Eagles’s new penalty taker. The Super Eagles has went through a new leadership shake up following the retirement of erstwhile captain, William Troost-Ekong. Troost-Ekong was also…
Nigeria’s bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has received a potential boost following fresh developments surrounding DR Congo’s eligibility in the playoff stage of the qualifiers. DR Congo defeated the Super Eagles on penalties in November to secure Africa’s slot in the Intercontinental Playoffs. However, reports have since emerged suggesting that the…
Omonia goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho and Trabzonspor striker, Paul Onuachu, have been recalled to the Nigeria national team, while Maduka Okoye and Tolu Arokodare have been left out of the Super Eagles’ final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle released his final squad for the tournament, naming three…
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has disclosed why his team’s captain, William Troost-Ekong, abruptly retired from Nigeria’s national team. According to Iwobi, the defender is no longer playing as often as he would want to serve his country. Troost-Ekong announced his departure from the Super Eagles on Thursday, despite being included in the provisional squad…
William Troost-Ekong, Super Eagles captain, has announced his retirement from international football. Ekong announced his decision to quit the Nigerian national team in an Instagram post on Thursday. “Today, I am announcing my retirement from international football,” the 32-year-old said in a video. Ekong said his Eagles journey “ends here” and his pivot to “next…
