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Nigeria are in the semi final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the 17th AFCON semi final in their history, joint with Egypt, more than any other country in AFCON history, in…
Nigeria’s 2–0 quarter-final win over Algeria sent the Super Eagles into a record 16th AFCON semi-final, but beyond the goals, it once again underlined how complete this Nigerian side has become under Eric Chelle.
Victor Osimhen’s opener was pure…
Ademola Lookman’s AFCON 2025 has gone from strong to historic, and former Super Eagles striker Victor Ikpeba believes Nigeria are witnessing a player built for the biggest stage.
After Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 win over Mozambique in the Round of…
Nigeria’s charge at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues to gather serious momentum. A perfect group-stage campaign against Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda was followed by a ruthless 4-0 dismantling of Mozambique in the Round of 16.
With goals…
Chelsea have turned the page again.
The Blues have confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach, replacing Enzo Maresca and continuing the club’s long-term project under the BlueCo ownership model. It is a bold move,…
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There is usually a moment when a new international walks into a team where you can tell.
The touch is half a second late.
The run is almost right.
The connection with teammates…
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For a long time, Raphael Onyedika’s Nigeria career has existed in the background noise of conversations. It has probably not been loud enough to force decisions, but it has been too persistent to…
Nigeria’s squad for AFCON in Morocco sparked some debate, with several new faces included and a number of established names left out.
While stars such as Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman headline the group, the presence of uncapped players…
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Every AFCON has its storyline. The surprises, the heartbreaks, the giants who rise and the giants who fall. As AFCON 2025 begins, one question echoes across Nigeria and the global football community: What…
The question of who should captain the Super Eagles heading into AFCON has been a major talking point following the retirement of William Troost-Ekong and long-serving skipper Ahmed Musa. With leadership suddenly up for grabs, Nigeria were left needing…