AFCON: Iwobi sets record ahead of Nigeria, Egypt clash
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has set a new personal and national record ahead of Nigeria’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations clash against Egypt. The Fulham star reached the milestone following his latest appearance for the national team, further cementing his place in Nigeria’s football history. Iwobi’s record highlights his consistency and long-term contribution to […]
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles will push hard to beat Egypt – Bassey
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are fully prepared to give their best as they face Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, according to defender Calvin Bassey. The Fulham star said the team understands the importance of the match and is ready to push hard for victory. Bassey noted that Egypt is a strong opponent with […]
AFCON: Amazing performance – Osayi-Samuel hails four Super Eagles players after Morocco defeat
Super Eagles right-back, Bright Osayi-Samuel, has commended his fellow defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Bruno Onyemaechi, and himself for their performance during Nigeria’s 2025 AFCON semi-final against Morocco. The Birmingham City star described the Super Eagles’ back-four as “amazing” and praised the team’s defensive effort throughout the match. Despite Nigeria losing 4-2 on penalties following […]
AFCON: Retain Eric Chelle despite Super Eagles losing to Morocco – Bashir Ahmad to NFF
Former media aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has called on the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to retain Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle despite the team’s loss to Morocco. Ahmad highlighted Chelle’s deep understanding of the team’s technical dynamics as a reason for his continued appointment. On social media platform X, Ahmad praised […]
AFCON 2025: Why Super Eagles lost to Morocco — Akanni
Former Super Eagles defender Waidi Akanni has shared his view on why Nigeria lost to Morocco in the semi-final of AFCON 2025. He said the team did not properly prepare for the possibility of a penalty shootout, which later became the deciding factor in the match. The game between Nigeria and Morocco ended goalless after […]
AFCON 2025: ‘They’ll redeem themselves’ – Ighalo predicts Egypt vs Nigeria
Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has predicted that Nigeria will redeem themselves when they face Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking ahead of the match, Ighalo said the Super Eagles have enough quality and experience to recover from any recent setback and deliver a strong performance. Ighalo noted that games between […]
AFCON 2025: ‘They can’t win’ – South Africa’s Stanton Fredericks predicts Senegal vs Morocco
Former South African international, Stanton Fredericks, has predicted that Morocco will not be able to defeat Senegal in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 clash. According to him, Senegal have shown more balance, experience and mental strength than Morocco throughout the tournament so far. Fredericks said Senegal’s strong defence and disciplined midfield give them […]
AFCON: Your diamond formation in midfield working – Troost-Ekong, Aina to Super Eagles, Chelle
Super Eagles players, Troost-Ekong and Alex Iwobi, along with Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina, have lauded their team’s diamond formation in midfield, describing it as effective in controlling games at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The players emphasized that the tactical setup has allowed Nigeria to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities. The diamond midfield, […]
Morocco vs Nigeria: ‘We’ll win’ – Rahimi talks tough ahead of semifinal clash
Morocco coach Rahimi has expressed confidence that his team will overcome Nigeria in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations semifinal. Speaking ahead of the crucial clash, he said the squad has trained hard and is ready to face the Super Eagles. Rahimi highlighted Morocco’s strengths and said the team is prepared both physically and tactically […]
AFCON: It won’t be easy – Osimhen reveals advantage Morocco has over Nigeria
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has admitted that Nigeria’s clash with Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will not be easy. The Napoli forward said Morocco have a clear advantage because they are playing on home soil and enjoy strong support from their fans throughout the tournament. Osimhen explained that home support can […]