afcon 2025

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will provide free electronic visas to all international fans attending the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, streamlining access through its YALLA app alongside mandatory Fan IDs. Key Points: CAF will provide free e-visas for...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle believes victory in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs will create unstoppable momentum for Nigeria’s campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Key Points Chelle identified the World Cup playoffs as the immediate priority before...

The Digest: Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has declared Nigeria’s determination to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, using the painful memory of their 2023 final defeat as motivation. In an exclusive interview, the defender emphasized that the squad is wiser, more...

The Digest: The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set for a high-stakes pre-AFCON friendly against Egypt, pitting two of Africa's biggest football stars, Victor Osimhen and Mohamed Salah, against each other. The match is scheduled for December 14 at the Cairo International Stadium, serving as a...

The Digest: The stage is set for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), with Morocco poised to host the continent's premier football event for the second time. The tournament will run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, featuring 24 nations, including the Super Eagles of...

The Digest: No Nigerian referees were included in CAF's selection of 94 officials for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. This marks the 19th consecutive year that Nigerian referees will be absent from Africa's premier football tournament, with the last appearance dating back to Emmanuel...

The Digest: Werder Bremen's Felix Agu is set to miss several months, including the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, after suffering a severe syndesmosis ligament injury during a Bundesliga match. Key Points: Super Eagles defender Felix Agu sustained a severe syndesmosis ligament injury. The...

In a strategic move to bolster their AFCON preparations, Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Colombia in an international friendly this November as part of a US tour designed to test the team against diverse football styles. The match, scheduled for New York's Citi Field, forms part of a crucial...