AFCON

Athletic Bilbao winger Álvaro Djaló has said that Guinea Bissau’s Wild Dogs are ready to face three-time champions, the Super Eagles, on the second day of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Djaló, before Tuesday’s Group L match at the 24 de Setembro Stadium in Bissau, spoke to the Guinea-Bissau newspaper O Democrata GBHe acknowledged the formidable individual quality contained in the …

The Super Eagles have arrived in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Guinea-Bissau, with Nigeria looking to build on their opening day win over Madagascar. Nigeria’s delegation traveled to Bissau following a brief turnaround following Friday’s 2-1 comeback win over Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The result gave Eric Chelle’s team …

George Ilenikhena is relishing the opportunity to represent the Super Eagles and is looking forward to making his first appearance for the three-time African champions. The 20-year-old Al-Ittihad striker received his first invitation to the national team from coach Éric Chelle ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Ilenikhena excited to begin Super Eagles …

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has come into the spotlight after she was spotted with American rapper Cardi B in Milan while her international teammates were already on the pitch preparing for Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Madagascar. Okoye was among 24 players invited by coach Éric Chelle for Nigeria’s September qualifiers against Madagascar …

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and winger Samuel Chukwueze have joined the team’s first training camp in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, taking the number of players in the training camp to 23 ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opening qualifiers. The trio’s arrival completes the latest batch of players to report to the …

Taiwo Awoniyi returned to the Super Eagles after 709 days away from the national team, earning a late recall to Nigeria’s squad for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Coventry City striker was called up on Sunday to replace Victor Osimhen, who has been ruled out of the two qualifying matches as he continues …

Ghana have unveiled a 24-man squad for their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Ivory Coast and Gambia, with Mohammed Kudus returning to the Black Stars after a long spell out of action through injury. Coach Carlos Queiroz also recalled several familiar faces as he handed first international call-ups to SV Elversberg defender Jan Gyamerah and New York …

South Africa’s defender #6 Aubrey Modiba (C) fights for the ball with Nigeria’s midfielder #8 Frank Onyeka (L) and Nigeria’s forward #11 Samuel Chukwueze during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 semi-final football match between Nigeria and South Africa at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake on February 7, 2024. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP) (Photo by …

Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has hailed the Super Eagles for their hard-earned victory over the South African national team, describing it as a well-deserved triumph. In a congratulatory message extended to the national football team and the entire nation, Governor Abiodun lauded the Super Eagles for their exceptional performance against their South African counterparts. Read Also: #AFCON23: …

Emerse Fae, the head coach of Cote d’Ivoire, has expressed his determination to devise a winning formula for his team’s upcoming clash with the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. Following their narrow 1-0 defeat to Nigeria in the group stage, Fae is keen on turning the tables and securing victory in the tournament’s …