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You Have Made Nigeria Proud —Peter Obi Congratulates Super Eagles on Securing Third Place at AFCON 2025
The presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) Mr. Peter Obi has congratulated Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, for securing the third-place medal at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In a post shared on his official X handle, Obi praised the team for their performance at the tournament, commending the players for representing…
AFCON 2025: Peter Obi Urges Super Eagles To Get Third-Place Medal
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has hailed the Super Eagles for their beautiful display throughout the 120 minutes of play against hosts Morocco in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles lost 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out after a dramatic semi-final game played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium…
Morocco Vs Nigeria: All You Need To Know As Heavyweights Clash In AFCON Semi-Final
Hosts Morocco take on Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday in the first semi-final of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), in a fixture that is steeped in ambition and history. Two continental heavyweights will clash in a signature African fixture, one that promises to draw attention…
BREAKING: Nigeria’s Super Eagles Threaten To Boycott Algeria Match Over Unpaid AFCON Bonuses
Nigeria’s Super Eagles players have threatened not to travel to Marrakech for their next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against Algeria unless all outstanding winning bonuses are paid by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Multiple journalists reporting from Morocco revealed that the players are insisting on the settlement of their entitlements before taking part…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles Soar To AFCON Quarter-Finals With Commanding Victory Over Mozambique
Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a dominant 4-0 win against Mozambique. Victor Osimhen’s brace, along with goals from Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams, propelled Nigeria to victory. The team’s impressive performance, marked by strong possession and attacking play,…
Super Eagles Maintain Winning Starting XI Vs Tunisia For Mozambique
Coach Eric Chelle has maintained the starting XI from the 2025 AFCON group stage win over Tunisia for tonight’s Round of 16 clash against Mozambique. That means that both Raphael Onyedika and Samuel Chukwueze, who shone against Uganda, will have to start from the bench tonight. Jerome Akor again partners Victor Osimhen in attack, Ademola…
Super Eagles Beats Tunisia To Reach AFCON Round Of 16
Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked a place in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after outscoring Tunisia 3-2 in a five-goal thriller at Fez Stadium on Saturday. The Super Eagles were cruising to victory when leading 3-0 through goals from Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman. But Tunisia refused to…
Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Revived As DR Congo Face Player Eligibility Scrutiny
Nigeria’s prospects of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have received a potential lifeline following an official complaint by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, over the alleged use of ineligible players by the Democratic Republic of Congo during the qualifiers. The Super Eagles were knocked out of the African play-offs in November after losing…
WCQ Playoff: Nigeria Thrash Gabon 4-1 To Boost W’Cup Hopes
Victor Osimhen scored twice as the Super Eagles sealed an emphatic 4-1 victory over the Panthers of Gabon in extra time to advance to the final round of the 2026 World Cup playoffs on Thursday at Stade Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco. After a goalless first half, Akor Adams broke the deadlock early in the…
Super Eagles’ Camp Bubbles With 21 Players For Gabon Match
21 players are now in the Super Eagles’ camp in Morocco, ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff with Gabon on Thursday evening. Eric Chelle’s side opened camp on Sunday in Morocco for the World Cup playoffs. They had their first training session on Monday and the likes of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Raphael Onyedika, Frank…