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Sevilla coach MatÃas Almeyda has lauded striker Akor Adams for his dedication and immediate impact following the Nigerian forward’s match-winning performance against Elche on his return from the Africa Cup of Nations. Adams, who came off the bench to score twice in a 2–2 draw at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium, was singled out by…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Egypt 4–2 on penalties on Saturday to secure the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following a tense third-place playoff at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, Morocco. The encounter ended goalless after regulation time, forcing the match into a penalty shootout where goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali once again…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed that Nigeria prepared extensively for penalties ahead of their semi-final clash with hosts, Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting the right players were selected despite the shoot-out defeat. Nigeria’s hopes of lifting the trophy ended on Wednesday night after losing 4–2 on penalties following…
Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has voiced his disappointment following Nigeria’s penalty shootout defeat to Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final on Wednesday, describing the exit as deeply painful while maintaining pride in his team’s resilience against the tournament hosts. Nigeria’s campaign to reach the AFCON final ended in heartbreak at a…
Billionaire industrialist and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, has confirmed that he will fulfil his $500,000 pledge to Nigeria’s Super Eagles despite the team’s failure to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Rabiu made the announcement on Thursday via a message shared on his official Instagram page, where he commended the national team…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Wednesday crashed out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after losing 4–2 on penalties to host nation Morocco in a tense semi-final encounter that ended goalless after extra time. The fiercely contested match was played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where Morocco dominated possession and attacking momentum but failed…
The Federal Government has officially fulfilled its promises of housing and land allocations to members of the Nigeria men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, in recognition of their runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed that the players have now…
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has revealed how he bypassed football authorities and reached out to the highest levels of government to ensure Nigerian players were paid their bonuses during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, after months of unfulfilled promises by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Speaking on a recent episode…
The Nigerian football team has begun training ahead of the AFCON qualifier against the Leone Stars. Players have arrived in camp for the match which is to take place in the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Friday. Players who have arrived include: Ahmed Musa, William Troost-Ekong, Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina Joe Aribo, Leon Balogun Kevin Akpoguma…
