afcon 2025

The Digest: Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has attributed Nigeria's failure to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to Victor Osimhen. In a detailed critique, Oliseh claimed Osimhen's public outburst at teammate Ademola Lookman during the Round of 16 match against Mozambique fatally...

The Digest: Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has sent a message of support to Moroccan star Brahim Diaz after his decisive penalty miss in the Africa Cup of Nations final. Speaking on his "AFCON Diaries" series, Iwobi acknowledged Diaz would be "going through a lot" after his attempted...

The Digest: A segment of Nigerian social media users is invoking an incident involving Cristiano Ronaldo to defend Senegal's walk-off protest during the AFCON final. In response to criticism of Senegal's actions, users have shared a video of Ronaldo and his coach walking off the pitch after a...

The Digest: Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has declared Monday a paid public holiday nationwide to celebrate the national football team's victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Teranga Lions defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 in a final marred by controversy, including a disputed...

The Digest: Former Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Touré has identified Nigeria's Super Eagles as the most impressive team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In an interview with Bleacher Report Football, the four-time African Footballer of the Year praised Nigeria's attacking style, goal output...

The Digest: The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (RMFF) has announced it will take legal action following Senegal's walk-off protest during the Africa Cup of Nations final. According to a statement from the RMFF, it will file proceedings with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and...

The Digest: Morocco forward Brahim Diaz has issued a public apology after missing a crucial late penalty in his team's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. The Real Madrid player described his "soul" as hurting after his Panenka attempt was saved. The match...

The Digest: Nigerian Football Federation President Ibrahim Musa Gusau has addressed why the Super Eagles did not physically receive their bronze medals after finishing third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. According to Gusau, cited in a report by Osasu Obayiuwana, the players could not stay...

The Digest: Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, has risen twelve positions to 26th in the world in the latest FIFA ranking released on Monday. This significant climb follows the team's third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, where they won six...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has strongly condemned the conduct of both Senegal and Morocco following the chaotic conclusion to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. CAF denounced the behavior of players and officials, citing Senegal's walk-off protest after a late...

The Digest: Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has publicly taunted Moroccan players following their 1–0 loss to Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Nwabali referenced an incident during the Nigeria-Morocco semi-final, where Moroccan players and officials repeatedly took...

The Digest: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly criticized the Senegal national team for what he termed “unacceptable scenes” during the Africa Cup of Nations final. According to AFP, Infantino condemned players and staff for walking off the pitch in protest after a late penalty was...

The Digest: Following Senegal's victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the tournament's official award winners. According to Punch Newspapers, Senegal claimed the title after a 1-0 extra-time win over hosts Morocco. Individual honors...

The Digest: Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 in extra time to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, securing their second continental title. The match was defined by late drama, including a disallowed Senegal goal and a controversial penalty awarded to Morocco in stoppage time, which led to a...

The Digest: A resurfaced video showing Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze teasing teammates Calvin Bassey and Stanley Nwabali has sparked controversy following Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 bronze medal win. In the clip, Chukwueze jokes about the players defending “with their lives” despite unpaid...

The Digest: Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea has acknowledged feeling anxious before officiating the high-stakes 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final between Morocco and Nigeria. In remarks reported upon his return to Accra, Laryea described the match as a career milestone and rejected...

The Digest: Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has disclosed that Nigerian singer Burna Boy was temporarily delayed by customs officials at a Moroccan airport. According to a press conference statement reported by Vanguard, the Grammy winner was held over an...

The Digest: The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final will see reigning champions Senegal face host nation Morocco at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat. The match, scheduled for a 21:00 SAST kick-off on January 18, 2026, pits two unbeaten tournament sides against each other. Senegal will be...

The Digest: According to widespread social media reports and coverage from outlets like ESPN and BBC Sport, Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was targeted with racist abuse during an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match. A video circulated online appears to show a banana being thrown onto the...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football has responded to complaints raised by Senegal regarding logistical arrangements ahead of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against host nation Morocco. Senegal had refused to train at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, citing concerns that...