afcon 2025

The Digest: Nigeria’s bronze medal finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has sparked contrasting reactions from two former Super Eagles stars. Sunday Oliseh criticized the team’s celebrations, calling it a “culture of mediocrity” that lowers standards. Meanwhile, Garba Lawal defended the...

The Digest: Senegal has won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating hosts Morocco 1–0 in extra time, claiming their second title in three tournaments. The dramatic final included a controversial penalty, a 13-minute walk-off by Senegal’s team, and a missed spot-kick by Morocco’s Brahim...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Algerian Football Federation $100,000 and suspended two players for misconduct following the quarter-final match against Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The sanctions were issued after Algerian players and...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has earned continental recognition after his goal against Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final was named one of the tournament’s top five strikes by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The goal was highlighted for its...

The Digest: Senegal has officially honored its national football team with state awards following their victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw was elevated to the rank of Commander of the National Order of the Lion by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye during a...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the official Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following Senegal’s victory in the final. Nigeria is represented by three players: striker Victor Osimhen, winger Ademola Lookman, and left-back Bruno...

The Digest: Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has emerged as a surprise transfer target for Manchester United, according to reports. After leaving Leicester City for Turkish side Beşiktaş just six months ago, the 29-year-old is reportedly being considered for a loan move as United seek to...

The Digest: The Super Eagles will receive a guaranteed $2.5 million (approximately ₦3.6 billion) in prize money for finishing third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. This sum is part of the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) revised and increased financial rewards for the tournament...

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...