Emmanuel Emenike, former Super Eagles striker and 2013 AFCON hero, responds to Jamie Carragher’s controversial comments on the African Cup of Nations. Emenike mocks Carragher on social media, joining other African footballers like Mikel Obi and Jay-Jay Okocha in defending the tournament’s...
CAF has strongly condemned Jamie Carragher for dismissing AFCON as a minor tournament. His remarks sparked widespread backlash, with Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge defending AFCON’s significance. CAF responded with a viral post reinforcing its importance, reigniting debates on the...
Libyan officials plan legal action against a Tunisian pilot, Captain Abdellatif Merchergui, following his testimony in favor of Nigeria during an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hearing. Abdul Hakim Al-Shalmani criticized the evidence as biased and vowed to challenge any unfavorable outcomes from...
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface expressed disappointment over being omitted from the 2024 CAF Player of the Year shortlist. Despite his stellar season with Bayer Leverkusen, where he scored 21 goals and provided 10 assists, Boniface missed AFCON due to injury, prompting his lighthearted social...
Former Super Eagles striker Osaze Odemwingie condemned Libya’s response to the team's arrival, which included being rerouted and stranded for hours. He criticized the Libyan Football Association for not filing an official complaint and highlighted the need for football officials to resolve...
Super Eagles' preparation for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers is jeopardized by the delay in appointing a new coach. With the technical department handling squad selection, the team risks starting the qualifiers without a head coach’s influence. The NFF is considering four foreign candidates for the...
Ndidi backs Lookman to win CAF Player of the Year over Osimhen, citing Lookman's standout season at Atalanta and impressive AFCON performance.
Wilfred Ndidi has expressed his belief that Ademola Lookman is likely to win this year’s CAF Africa Footballer of the Year award, surpassing reigning...
Key South African players from the 2023 AFCON semi-final against Nigeria may miss the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier, raising doubts about South Africa's performance. Fans anticipate updates on their status.
Several key players from South Africa's memorable 2023 AFCON semi-final against...
Former Nigerian football star, Finidi George, emerges as a leading contender for the vacant position of Super Eagles manager, as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) shortlists him along with five other candidates.
The Super Eagles have been without a permanent coach since the departure of...
Veteran coach Jose Peseiro's contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to expire at the end of this month, sparking anticipation and speculation about his next career move. The Portuguese tactician, renowned for guiding the Super Eagles to an impressive second position at the...
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, aiming for a national team return, missed the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to injury but has rejuvenated his career with Serie A club Udinese after a spell at Watford.
The 24-year-old, now a regular starter, faces competition from in-form goalkeeper...
In a thrilling UEFA Champions League (UCL) showdown, Victor Osimhen made a stunning return from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to lead Napoli to a 1-1 draw against Barcelona. The Nigerian striker showcased his prowess with a well-taken strike, cancelling out Robert Lewandowski's opener for...
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State hosted Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and the Rivers Hoopers, the latest National Basketball League champions, at the Rivers State Government House.
During the ceremony held at the Executive Council Chambers, Governor Fubara announced a...
Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has ascended an impressive 14 places in the latest FIFA men's ranking, unveiled on Thursday morning. The three-time African champions now proudly stand as the 28th best team in the world, marking a significant climb up the global football...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the official Team of the Tournament for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, celebrating exceptional performances across the competition. Hosts Ivory Coast clinched victory in a thrilling 2-1 comeback against Nigeria in the final, marking a...
Coach Jose Peseiro of the Nigerian national football team has made a candid admission following their disappointing loss to Côte d'Ivoire in the final match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite opening the scoring, the Super Eagles ultimately fell short, conceding two goals and settling...
Professor Joy Ezeilo, a distinguished law professor, has expressed dismay at the exorbitant cost of a flight ticket to Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire, where she hoped to witness the African Cup of Nations final featuring the Super Eagles.
In a tweet, Ezeilo revealed her shock at the staggering price...
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