AFCON

President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed his joy over the flying eagles qualification for the FIFA U-20 2025 World Cup. Nigeria’s side, who was the seven-time champion, advanced after the defending champion Senegal 3-1 with a penalty in their quarter-final match in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday. Gusau has also asked the …

Nigeria’s flying eagle has advanced to the ongoing African U-20 nation’s semifinals (Afcon) after defeating Senegal with a penalty. The side led by coach Aliyu Zubairu also automatically qualified for the U-20 World Cup which was collected to be held later this year. Ebenezer Harcourt is a hero for Flying Eagles when he saved two penalty kicks to help Nigeria …

Osimhen Opens Up on AFCON Goal Drought – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The reigning African footballer of the year has contributed just a goal in the ongoing AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire.     The 25-year-old got the solitary goal in …

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles has begun to wrap preparations for their participation at the African U-20 2025 (AFCON) Nation Cup with a win in a warm-up match. The Flying Eagles, led by coach Aliyu Zubairu, defeated Moran FC 2-1 in a test match in Abuja on Friday. KParobo Arierthi and Benjamin are valuable on target for the National Youth Team. Continental …

Jamie Carragher’s recent comments about AFCon, it is simply not an “important” tournament, not only ignore, they are a symptom of a much greater problem. And the real problem here is not just what he said, so he felt comfortable saying it first. The lack of respect for African football is not new. We see it in the way in …

Former Senegal player Aliou Cisse has parted ways with his country’s national team after he resigned from his position as coach. Cisse, who led the team to their first win at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2022, served as coach for nine and a half years. The Teranga Lions were scheduled to begin preparations for this month’s double …

Angry Ghana fans expressed their anger after the national team was beaten 1-0 by Angola in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Thursday. Fans stormed the Baba Yara Stadium pitch in Kumasi as the Black Stars kicked off their qualifying campaign with a disappointing home defeat in Group F. Felicio Milson emerged as the hero for Angola, …

Nigerian striker Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 Men’s Ballon d’Or. Lookman is also the only African national team player among this year’s nominees. Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Photo | X The 26-year-old winger enjoyed an impressive 2023-24 season, capping it off with a place in the Africa Cup of Nations final. …

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Benin Republic in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying series. Ripples Nigeria reported last week that the Nigerian senior football team had been drawn in Group D of the qualifiers alongside Benin, Libya and Rwanda. Nigeria will begin their bid to secure a place in the tournament with a …

Nigeria have been drawn into Group D for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers alongside Benin, Libya and Rwanda. In this draw, these teams will compete for the top 2 spots in the tournament that will be held in Morocco. The preliminary round is scheduled to take place between 18 and 26 March 2024. The first and second rounds will be held …