afcon 2025

The Digest: Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has openly criticized what she describes as a systemic bias toward Morocco in African football administration, calling for other nations, including Nigeria, to step up and co-host major tournaments Key Points: Asisat Oshoala claims CAF shows...

The Digest: Billionaire industrialist Abdul Samad Rabiu has chosen to fulfil his $500,000 pledge to the Super Eagles even after their semi-final loss to Morocco Key Points: BUA Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu will give $500,000 to the Super Eagles despite their loss. He had pledged the amount...

The Digest: Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has voiced his devastation after Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 semi-final exit, marking his second consecutive penalty shootout defeat on the international stage Key Points: Stanley Nwabali expressed heartbreak after Nigeria’s penalty shootout loss...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle conceded that Morocco “deserved this victory” after Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 campaign ended in a penalty shootout defeat Key Points: Nigeria lost 4-2 to Morocco on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the AFCON semi-final. Coach Eric Chelle admitted...

The Digest: Hosts Morocco are through to the Africa Cup of Nations final after a tense 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Nigeria, following a deadlocked semi-final that remained 0-0 after extra time Key Points: Morocco defeated Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw through extra time...

The Digest: Senegal have secured a place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final after a disciplined 1-0 victory over Egypt Key Points: Senegal defeated Egypt 1-0 in a tense AFCON semi-final in Tangier. Sadio Mane scored the decisive goal in the 78th minute. Egypt failed to register a...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has named Raphael Onyedika to replace the suspended captain Wilfred Ndidi for Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final against Morocc Key Points: Raphael Onyedika replaces suspended captain Wilfred Ndidi in the starting XI. Onyedika previously scored twice...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has confidently downplayed the impact of Morocco’s home support ahead of Wednesday’s AFCON semi-final, stating that Nigeria’s experience in front of massive crowds leaves the team unfazed Key Points: Victor Osimhen says there is “no pressure”...

The Digest: Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has publicly backed Nigeria to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting the star power of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi Key Points: Rio Ferdinand predicts Nigeria will win AFCON 2025, citing their attacking talent...

The Digest: The Nigerian government has delivered a rallying message to the Super Eagles ahead of their critical AFCON semi-final against Morocco, calling on the team to play with unity, pride, and the confidence of champions Key Points: Minister of Information Mohammed Idris sent a...

The Digest: As Nigeria and Morocco prepare for a high-stakes AFCON 2025 semi-final clash in Rabat, fans worldwide are set to unite across screens Key Points: The semi-final kicks off at 21:00 local time on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. In the UK, the match will air live and free on Channel 4...

The Digest: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a licensing agreement with Netflix to bring daily highlight shows of the TotalEnergies AFCON Morocco 2025 to subscribers across Sub-Saharan Africa Key Points: CAF agrees to license AFCON 2025 daily highlights to Netflix...

The Digest: The Nigeria Football Federation has moved to calm rising anxieties over the appointment of a Ghanaian referee and South African VAR official for Wednesday’s high-stakes AFCON semi-final against Morocco. Key Points: The NFF has addressed concerns over CAF’s choice of match...

The Digest: The Super Eagles' impressive run at AFCON 2025 has ignited a high-stakes commercial contest, with kit giants Adidas and Puma now vying to secure a sponsorship deal as Nike’s current agreement with the NFF nears its end Key Points: Nike’s kit sponsorship deal with the NFF is set...

The Digest: Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu has struck a tone of calm determination ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final against Morocco, stating the team will approach the high-pressure clash with a mindset to “have fun, a philosophy that frames elite competition not as a burden, but as the...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has framed the suspension of captain Wilfred Ndidi as a pivotal opportunity for his squad ahead of their AFCON semi-final against Morocco Key Points: Wilfred Ndidi is suspended for Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final after receiving two yellow cards. Coach...

The Digest: The Super Eagles prepare to soar into the hosts' den. According to reports from Premium Times, Nigeria's head coach, Eric Chelle, has struck a defiant tone ahead of their AFCON semi-final against Morocco, emphasizing his team's readiness and resilience. Key Points: Nigeria...

The Digest: Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea will officiate Wednesday’s AFCON semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco. South Africa's Zakhele Siwela and officials from Lesotho, Mozambique, and Rwanda will assist—a multicultural team overseeing one of African football's most anticipated storms...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is the top contributor at AFCON 2025 with seven goal involvements. His partnership with Victor Osimhen has powered Nigeria’s attack, setting the stage for Wednesday’s high-stakes semi-final against Morocco—a storm of talent on Africa’s biggest...

The Digest: Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has acknowledged the formidable challenge Morocco poses in Wednesday’s AFCON semi-final, admitting the hosts “look scary.” Nigeria seeks their first continental title since 2013, while Morocco eyes their first since 1976 Key Points: Alex Iwobi...