AFCON

Nigeria's Super Eagles concluded its AFCON Group D qualifiers with a surprising 2-1 loss to Rwanda in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Despite the defeat, Nigeria finished top of the group with 11 points, securing qualification for the 2025…

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has firmly denied speculation about retiring from international football, amid rumors suggesting the Al-Kholood defender might step away after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.…

Onyemaechi, coming forward a lot, saw his shot roll agonizingly away from goal just after the hour, and Osimhen headed wide away in the 74th minute as the Cheetahs began to nurse hopes of a win. Osimhen had other ideas. His goal sent the…

Nigeria secured the top spot in Group D of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers with a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Thursday. On-loan Napoli striker Victor Osimhen salvaged a point…

Super Eagles’ Captain William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon and 19 other players on Tuesday participated in the team’s first training session ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Benin Republic…

The football community in Nigeria and beyond is on edge as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) prepares to announce its verdict on the disputed 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria and Libya. The controversy…

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has addressed the recent controversy surrounding Nigeria's AFCON qualifier against Libya, acknowledging the difficulties faced by the Nigerian team during their trip. Speaking at the 46th Ordinary General…

The Libyan Football Federation is facing mounting pressure after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) requested documents related to the cancelled AFCON qualifying Group D match against Nigeria. Background The controversy began…

The Nigerian Super Eagles are gearing up to face Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, and Minister of Sports Development Senator John Enoh is urging the team to go for victory. He's warning them against complacency, reminding…

Ahead of the Nation's Cup Qualifiers clash between Nigeria and Libya on Friday, October 11 at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo, the Libya Football Federation has appointed its former assistant coach, Nasser Al-Hadiri, to take over the…