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Sunday, April 13, 2025

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)

March 2, 2023

Nigeria pip Uganda to reach U-20 AFCON semifinals; secure World Cup qualification

Juma’s own goal proved decisive in sending Nigeria into the semifinal of the competition and place in the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Flying Eagles celebrating win against Uganda
October 1, 2022

CAF officially strips Guinea of AFCON 2025 hosting rights

The CAF Executive Committee will be meeting on Saturday in Algiers, Algeria and will take a decision to re-open the bidding process for the 2025 AFCON.

Confederation of African Football (CAF)
August 24, 2022

NFF presidential aspirant promises jobs, better football administration

“We will work closely with the state FAs to enhance the principle of sports and fitness in our schools, finding the best talents.”

Musa Amadu and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)
August 1, 2022

CAF reschedules AFCON qualifiers

CAF said this was because of its commitment to allowing the African nations heading to the 2022 FIFA World Cup to prepare adequately.

Confederation of African Football (CAF)
June 13, 2022

Nigeria Vs Sao Tome & Principe: We must win, says Peseiro

São Tomé and Príncipe play hosts to the Super Eagles in one of the day two matches of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Group A qualifier at the Grand Stade Agadir on Monday.

Jose Peseiro/Super Eagles
June 10, 2022

First win crucial to Eagles 2023 AFCON qualifying campaign: Aribo

The Super Eagles will now turn their attention to their next match against Sao Tomé and Principe in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday.

Joe Aribo
June 10, 2022

AFCON Qualifiers: Too early to judge Eagles’ performance, says Owolabi

“It will be difficult for me to pass judgment on him. The coach just gathered the team.”

Super Eagles
February 11, 2022

Liverpool beat Leicester, nine points behind leader Manchester City

The win moved Liverpool to 51 points from 23 games, with leaders Manchester City having played one game more.

February 10, 2022

Nigeria rise in latest FIFA rankings, now third in Africa

Newly crowned African champions, Senegal, remain the highest ranked African side and 18th in the world.

Super Eagles
February 10, 2022

Zaha scores stunning goal to earn point for Crystal Palace against Norwich

The goal means Zaha has scored six times so far in the premier league this year.

Wilfred Zaha