Tunisia midfielder Mejbri Hannibal says the win over Uganda has boosted the team’s confidence going into the game with Nigeria. The North Africans overpowered the Cranes of Uganda 3-1 in their first game at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday. Tunisia lay down a marker with an impressive display against Paul Put’s men. […]
Ahead of their opening match at AFCON, Nigeria’s Super Eagles (Class of 2024) have received national honours certificates, housing allocation documents, and land grants in Abuja and Lagos. The rewards were pledged by President Bola Tinubu following the team’s second-place finish at the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. The presentation took place at the team […]
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has expressed confidence and optimism as he assumes a leadership role ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign, saying the team is united and determined to make up for recent disappointments. Ndidi, who was named the team’s captain days ago, said the Super Eagles are confident going into […]
The Super Eagles forward, who scored twice in Thursday’s 4-1 victory over Gabon, acknowledged the pressure of representing both his country and his club, Galatasaray. However, he stressed that maintaining composure and correcting mistakes is key to his success. According to a video shared on Instagram by journalists, Osimhen discussed the mental resilience required for […]
Among the players present were the African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, and first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. The session, led by head coach Eric Sekou Chelle and his technical staff, also saw goalkeepers Amas Obasogie and Nwabali in action, alongside Sevilla duo Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke. The squad has been further bolstered by […]
Onuachu was notably omitted from the 24-man roster announced by head coach José Peseiro on Saturday, despite his strong form in Turkey. With eight goals in the Turkish Süper Lig this season, the forward recently clinched the October Player of the Month award, making his exclusion all the more surprising. The decision has raised eyebrows, […]
Victor Osimhen was the star of the show, netting a clinical hat-trick, while Frank Onyeka added a late fourth to seal the rout. It was a performance filled with intensity, confidence, and attacking flair hallmarks that had been missing in earlier matches. However, despite the emphatic win, Nigeria’s qualification hopes took a hit elsewhere. South […]
The team, who are preparing for their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic on Tuesday, touched down at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, at 8:05 am on Sunday, according to team media officer Promise Efoghe. “Finally, Super Eagles arrive in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. The team touched down at 8.05 a.m. Sunday […]
William Troost-Ekong opened the scoring from the penalty spot after a Lesotho handball, before Akor Adams doubled the lead with a composed finish. Lesotho pulled one back through Kalake late in the game, but Nigeria held on to claim all three points. Despite the victory, Nigeria remain second in Group C with 14 points, trailing […]
Following a disappointing 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture last November at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria must now claim all three points to stay in contention in Group C. With just two matches remaining in the group stage, the Super Eagles sit third with 11 points from eight games — three points […]