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AFCON: ‘They’re solid’ – Oliseh snubs Nigeria, names most tactical team in Africa

Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh, has named another African national team as the most tactical on the continent, leaving Nigeria out of his top choice. Oliseh described the unnamed team as “very solid” and praised their structure, discipline, and game intelligence, saying they show a deeper understanding of modern football tactics. Speaking […]

AFCON: He hardly passes backward – Oliseh names Nigeria’s most important player

Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh, has identified one Nigerian player as the most important figure in the team at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Oliseh said the player stands out because of his positive style of play, noting that he “hardly passes backward” and always looks to move the team forward. […]

AFCON 2025: Iwobi declares Super Eagles ready for Morocco test

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has declared that Nigeria’s national team is fully prepared for their crucial Africa Cup of Nations 2025 encounter against Morocco. Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated match, Iwobi said the team is focused, confident, and determined to give their best performance on the pitch. According to him, the Super Eagles […]

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles must work hard to beat Morocco – Chelle

Super Eagles coach, Éric Chelle, has warned that Nigeria must put in a very strong performance to defeat Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. According to him, Morocco are a well-organised side with quality players who can punish any team that takes them lightly. Chelle said that Nigeria’s recent good form should not […]

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles to arrive Rabat Monday for Morocco showdown 

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are expected to arrive in Rabat on Monday ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations 2025 clash against host nation Morocco. The match is one of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament and is expected to draw massive attention from fans across the continent. Team officials confirmed that […]

AFCON: ‘My only regret’ – Mbeumo reveals where Cameroon got it wrong against Morocco

Cameroon forward, Bryan Mbeumo, has reflected on his team’s performance against Morocco in AFCON 2025, revealing what went wrong. He admitted that Cameroon made a key tactical mistake that affected their chances in the match. Mbeumo said that the team struggled to maintain control in the midfield, allowing Morocco to dominate possession and create scoring […]

AFCON: It’s beyond our control – Mali coach, Saintfiet reveals two problems in Morocco

Mali’s coach, Frederic Saintfiet, has revealed two major challenges affecting his team ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 matches in Morocco. Speaking to journalists, Saintfiet said some factors are beyond the team’s control, making preparation and performance more difficult. He highlighted that injuries and player availability are among the main issues the […]