Tag: AFCON
Osimhen named Super Eagles assistant captain, penalty taker
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been appointed the Super Eagles main assistant captain ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Galatasaray striker will...
Davido lights up AFCON 2025 opening concert in Morocco
Music star Davido performed to a large crowd at the official kick-off concert for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, Morocco.
The event...
Tinubu speaks after Super Eagles’ World Cup loss, calls for AFCON...
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Super Eagles to focus on winning the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco following their elimination...
AFCON winner Brown Ideye joins Enyimba
Nigeria striker and 2013 AFCON winner Brown Ideye has joined nine-time Nigerian champions Enyimba FC on a deal that runs until the end of...
Troost-Ekong applauds CAF over three-point award to Nigeria
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has praised the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over its decision on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier...
CAF awards Super Eagles three points after botched Libya match
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria all three points in the botched game against Libya.
Both nations were...
NFF confirms 3 SuperSport crew members on AFCON duty killed in...
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that three sports journalists who worked with SuperSport were killed in a kidnap ambush in Anambra.
The trio...
Family announces burial plans for ex-Reps member Cairo Ojougboh
The family of the former member of the House of Representatives Cairo Ojougboh has announced plans for his burial.
Ojougboh died on February 7, 2024,...
Alex Iwobi returns to Instagram with message to critics
Super Eagles midfielder has made a return to Instagram with a message to his critics.
Iwobi was cyberbullied over his performance at the final of...
Samuel Chukwueze gets hero’s welcome at AC Milan
AC Milan players and coaches gave Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze a hero’s welcome on Wednesday on his return from the 2023 Africa Cup...