AFCON

Fulham’s manager, Marco Silva has voiced his disappointment as defender Calvin Bassey departs for the Africa Cup of Nations at a crucial juncture in the season. Bassey, played a pivotal role in Fulham’s recent 2-1 derby victory against Arsenal, ending the team’s three-game losing streak. The derby win was Bassey’s final appearance for Fulham before he joined Nigeria’s training camp …

New Super Eagles invitee, Alhassan Yusuf has arrived the team’s training camp in Abu Dhabi, BRL can confirm. Yusuf arrived in the early hours Thursday (Nigeria time), after he was called up as replacement for the injured Wilfred Ndidi.     The 23 year-old Midfielder was named in the initial 41-man squad but did not make the subsequent final 25-man …

Bruno Onyemaechi has become the latest addition to the growing list of Super Eagles players uncertain about their participation in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe this month. Onyemaechi missed Boavista’s 2-0 league defeat to Sporting Lisbon last weekend due to a muscle issue. The defender picked the muscle injury during training with his club, and it …

Ghana’s head coach, Chris Houghton, has confirmed that midfielder, Thomas Partey, will not be part of the squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The decision to exclude Partey is due to a recurring injury, and the 30 year-old will continues is expected to stay back at Arsenal for his rehabilitation.     Houghton has opted to prioritize …

Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh will be meeting with the executives of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday. The meeting is billed to take place in Cairo, Egypt, and Nigeria will be solidifying its bid to host the 2027 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ripples Nigeria recalls that Nigeria and the …

Jose Peseiro will lead the Super Eagles in their first training session in Abu Dhabi later today, as more players join the early birds in camp ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. On Wednesday morning, the official headcount confirmed 17 players have joined Peseiro and his back room staff.     Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that Wilfred Ndidi …

Amidst swirling speculations, former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has unequivocally denied rumors suggesting that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed him to a backroom staff role ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Read Also: Ijebu United Parts Ways With Anthony Encho Mid-Season The conjectures gained momentum after Vincent Enyeama posted a cryptic …

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has explained the reasons behind his call up of 25 players instead of 27 maximum players as recommended by CAF for the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The gaffer had come under immense pressure on the decision to invite only 25 players.     Speaking with the team’s media officer, Babafemi Raji, …

Alhaji Salisu Galadima, the Chairman of Nasarawa State Football Association, has expressed unwavering support for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they gear up for the 34th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup Of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. Galadima confidently stated that he expects the Nigerian team to reach the semifinals and ultimately clinch the championship. Read Also: Ihenaeriala …

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has explained the process that brought about the inclusion of Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabili into the team, following Francis Uzoho’s dip form. Nwabali would most likely make his competitive Super Eagles debut in the tournament as Uzoho has been under immense scrutiny for his recent performances.   It is also worthy of note …