afcon 2025

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is on the cusp of Nigerian football history, now just two goals away from matching the late Rashidi Yekini's all-time national scoring record. His goal in the 2-0 AFCON quarter-final victory over Algeria brought his international tally to 35...

The Digest: The Super Eagles of Nigeria have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, securing a 2-0 victory over Algeria in their quarter-final clash at the Grand Stade de Marrakech. The win keeps Nigeria's flawless tournament run intact as they continue their pursuit of...

The Digest: The Super Eagles of Nigeria face Algeria in a high-stakes Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash tonight at 5:00 PM West African Time in Marrakech. Here is a complete guide on where and how to watch the match live across various regions. Key Points: Nigeria vs Algeria kicks...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named his starting lineup for the crucial Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Algeria, with Frank Onyeka and Ademola Lookman starting while Raphael Onyedika and Moses Simon begin on the bench. The team looks to continue its perfect...

The Digest: Renowned sports journalist and television host Charles Anazodo has announced he is withdrawing his support for the Super Eagles, criticizing the team's public protest over unpaid bonuses as a national disgrace. He contrasted their behavior with past squads, citing the 1996 and 2013...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has outlined Nigeria’s approach for Saturday’s AFCON quarter-final against Algeria, emphasizing mental readiness and exploiting weaknesses. Nigeria seeks revenge for their 2019 semi-final loss Key Points: Chelle stressed the need to “score some...

The Digest: Senegal and Morocco have booked their places in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals after victories on Friday. Senegal edged Mali 1–0, while the host nation, Morocco, comfortably defeated Cameroon 2–0. Key Points : Senegal secured a 1–0 win over Mali, with Iliman Ndiaye scoring. Morocco...

The Digest: Mali and Cameroon have been eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals following defeats on Friday. Mali lost 1–0 to Senegal, while Cameroon fell 2–0 to host nation Morocco Key Points: Mali lost 1–0 to Senegal in a tightly contested match. Cameroon was...

The Digest: Morocco has secured their place in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals after a 2-0 win over Cameroon. They will now face the winner of Nigeria vs Algeria, a clash expected to be intensely competitive. Analysts say Morocco holds a significant home advantage. Key Points: Morocco advanced...

The Digest: Two unbeaten African giants, Nigeria and Algeria, meet in a heavyweight AFCON quarter-final in Marrakech. The Super Eagles boast the tournament's best attack, while Algeria has its tightest defence. S Key Points: Nigeria has scored 12 goals in 4 matches, the highest at AFCON...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football has dropped Somali referee Omar Artan from Saturday’s AFCON quarter-final between Nigeria and Algeria after he wore non-approved boots. Key Points : Artan was named CAF’s Referee of the Year just weeks ago. He was removed for breaching...

The Digest: Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has promised to personally settle the team’s unpaid AFCON bonuses if the federal government fails to do so before Saturday’s quarter-final against Algeria. His pledge comes amid payment delays that threatened squad morale Key Points: Ndidi...

The Digest: The Super Eagles have traveled to Marrakesh for their AFCON quarter-final against Algeria after protesting unpaid allowances. The government fast-tracked bonus payments following the team's threat to boycott the trip Key Points: Players threatened to boycott travel over unpaid...

The Digest: National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko has confirmed that all financial entitlements for the Super Eagles have been approved, with payments currently being processed. The announcement follows reports of a potential player boycott over unpaid bonuses ahead of Saturday’s...

The Digest: Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has been ranked as the standout performer of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations so far, heading a list of the tournament’s top five players following the Round of 16. The Atalanta winger leads the assists chart with four, ahead of Senegal’s Papa Gueye, Ivory...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to urgently resolve all outstanding bonus payments to the national team ahead of Saturday’s AFCON quarter-final against Algeria. Mikel stressed that financial distractions must not derail...

The Digest: Nigeria’s Super Eagles have refused to travel to Marrakech for their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Algeria due to unpaid match bonuses, according to reports from Morocco. The team has reportedly halted all travel and training until the outstanding payments for their...

The Digest: Algeria head coach Vladimir Petković says his team is prepared for their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash with Nigeria after a hard-fought extra-time win over DR Congo. The Desert Foxes secured the victory with a 119th-minute strike from substitute Adil Boulbina, setting...

The Digest: The Round of 16 has concluded at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, setting the stage for a thrilling quarter-final phase. Eight teams have advanced, including hosts Morocco, defending champions Côte d’Ivoire, and perennial contenders like Senegal, Nigeria, and Algeria, after a series...

The Digest: The Nigeria Football Federation has stated that the on-field dispute between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during the Super Eagles’ 4-0 win over Mozambique has been resolved. Team administrator Dayo Enebi confirmed the issue was settled “a couple of hours later,” assuring that...