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he Federal Government says it is still proud of the performance of Super Eagles in spite of gallantly losing to Morocco on penalties in the 2025 African Cup of Nation (AFCON). This was contained in a statement by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on Thursday in Abuja. He thanked the Super Eagles for giving their …

eter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has hailed the Super Eagles for their beautiful display throughout the 120 minutes of play against the hosts country Morocco in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ( AFCON). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles lost 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out after a dramatic semi-final game …

adio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangiers. Former champions Senegal dominated possession against cautious Egypt and will face hosts Morocco or Nigeria on Sunday in the final. Senegal’s players celebrate at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations football match between …

ictor Osimhen will captain Nigeria’s Super Eagles against hosts Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semi-final, replacing suspended skipper Wilfred Ndidi. Hosts Morocco take on Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday from 8 p.m. in one of the highly anticipated semi-finals of the AFCON. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ndidi has …

ALGERIA coach Vladimir Petković says the Fennecs have the quality and mindset to extend their unbeaten run against Nigeria at the AFCON 2025 quarter-final clash in Morocco. Petković made the remarks during a pre-match press conference in Marrakech on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Algeria will face Nigeria in a decisive AFCON 2025 encounter at the …

THE Super Eagles have arrived in Marrakech ahead of their high-profile 2025 AFCON quarter-final clash against Algeria’s Desert Foxes. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team landed at the Marrakech-Menara Airport at about 4.14 p.m. on Thursday after a one hour, 14 minutes flight from Fès–Saïs Airport. The Eagles are camped at the Savoy Le Grand Hotel, …

NIGERIA’S preparations for their AFCON quarter-final against Algeria suffered a setback on Wednesday as players threatened not to travel to Marrakech over unpaid bonuses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles, currently in Fès after winning all group matches, are demanding payment of their four-match win bonuses before resuming training or travelling for the game. Promise …

Five months after the death of Nigeria’s boxing legend, Obisia Nwakpa, his remains still lie in a Lagos morgue, a situation that has reignited concern over the country’s neglect of retired athletes who once brought glory to the nation. Nwakpa, fondly called Golden Glove, died on June 3, 2025, aged 75, after years of battling ill health. Despite decades of …

William Troost-Ekong broke the deadlock in the 55th minute from the penalty spot following a foul inside the box. Nigeria’s Super Eagles kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes alive with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Lesotho at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Friday evening. After a goalless first half that saw Nigeria struggle to break down a …

Super Falcons forward Ifeoma Onumonu has announced her retirement from football, bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned more than two decades. The Nigerian international, who featured at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, shared the news on her Instagram page on Saturday, expressing gratitude for her journey on and off the pitch. …