BUA Group Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu has thrown his full support behind Nigeria’s Super Eagles, promising huge cash rewards ahead of their AFCON 2025 semi-final clash with Morocco. In a post on X on Saturday, Rabiu celebrated Nigeria’s stunning 2-0 victory over Algeria and pledged incentives to spur the...
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Nigerian Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has earned widespread praise for a powerful show of sportsmanship and solidarity after paying tribute to Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba during Nigeria’s clash with Algeria in AFCON quarter finals match. Adams’ tribute came against the backdrop of recent controversy involving Algeria and...
Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle on Saturday praised his players’ discipline and belief after Nigeria’s deserved 2–0 victory over Algeria at the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria booked a record 16th AFCON semi-final appearance with the...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a statement performance on Saturday night, overpowering Algeria’s Desert Foxes 2–0 to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at the Grand Stade de Marrakech. The quarter-final victory ended Algeria’s impressive defensive run in the tournament, with the North...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, have congratulated the Super Eagles following their impressive 2–0 victory over the Desert Warriors, a result that sealed Nigeria’s place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Goals from Victor Osimhen and...
Nigeria’s quest for continental glory faces its sternest examination yet as the Super Eagles lock horns with Algeria in a high-stakes quarter-final clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). With a place in the semi-finals on the line, Saturday’s encounter is a win-or-go-home battle for both African...
Nigerian Government has confirmed significant progress in the payment of match bonuses and allowances owed to members of the Super Eagles at the ongoing AFCON 2025, assuring players and Nigerians that all outstanding disbursements are being concluded. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the Minister of State for...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the continued failure of Nigerian authorities to pay match allowances owed to the Super Eagles, describing the situation as a national embarrassment and an unnecessary distraction for the players. In a post shared on his official X (formerly...
Algeria booked a dramatic place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after edging past the Democratic Republic of Congo 1–0 in extra time on Tuesday night, sealing a mouth-watering last-eight meeting with Nigeria in Marrakesh on Saturday. The tightly contested round-of-16 encounter at the Moulay...
Knockout stage of the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco has burst into life, with the tournament entering its most decisive phase as teams battle for a place in the quarter-finals. With the Round of 16 now in progress, early results have underlined both the quality...
Victor Osimhen’s name continues to echo loudly in Nigeria’s football history as the Super Eagles striker moved within touching distance of Rashidi Yekini’s long-standing goal record at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Osimhen netted twice as Nigeria swept aside Mozambique 4-0 in a commanding Round-of-16 clash at...
Super Eagles of Nigeria delivered a statement performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), dismantling Mozambique 4–0 to book a comfortable place in the quarter-finals. The round-of-16 clash, staged on Monday at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco, turned into a one-sided contest as Nigeria’s attacking...
Nigeria’s strong performance at the group stage of the AFCON 2025 tournament has been rewarded with top individual and technical honours, as Ademola Lookman was named a standout in the Team of the Group Stage, while Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle clinched the Coach of the Group Stage...
Super Eagles rounded off their Group C campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in style, recording a confident 3–1 victory over Uganda to maintain a perfect record and reinforce their status as one of the tournament favourites. With qualification for the Round of 16 already secured, head...
Nigeria’s consecutive AFCON victories, 2–1 over Tanzania and 3–2 against Tunisia, secured valuable points, yet they demand sober assessment alongside celebration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the wins were deserved, but they did not signify completion. As one analyst observed, “Winning masks issues, it does not...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have secured qualification for the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a pulsating 3–2 victory over Tunisia at the Fez Stadium on Saturday. The three-time African champions looked set for a comfortable evening after racing into a commanding 3–0 lead, with...
Super Eagles stars Paul Onuachu and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru are brimming with confidence ahead of Nigeria’s pivotal AFCON 2025 Group C clash against Tunisia on Saturday. Speaking ahead of the match at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, striker Onuachu expressed optimism about Nigeria’s chances. “Nigeria is a great football country....
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has challenged his players to raise their game despite Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Tanzania in their opening fixture of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). While pleased with the winning start, Chelle admitted the performance exposed areas that must be fixed quickly...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles kicked off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a winning note, digging deep to secure a hard-fought 2–1 victory over a determined Tanzanian side on Tuesday night. It was not a stroll in the park at the Fez Stadium, but Nigeria showed character and...
Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, has opened up on the lingering pain of Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that the national team owes Nigerians an apology — and sees the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the perfect stage to make amends. Speaking...