afcon 2025

The Digest: The Super Eagles of Nigeria, buoyed by a perfect group stage, face a tactical test against a spirited Mozambique side in the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16, a match where high confidence meets the unpredictable pressure of knockout football. Key Points: Nigeria won all three...

The Digest: The Super Eagles have shifted into a focused, pragmatic mindset as they prepare for their Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match against Mozambique, balancing confidence from a perfect group stage with managing minor squad disruptions and the heightened pressure of knockout...

The Digest: Mali, playing with ten men for over an hour, displayed remarkable resilience to edge Tunisia 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 stalemate, advancing in a tournament where every moment tests a team's spirit. Key Points: Mali equalised late in added time via a VAR-awarded...

The Digest: Mozambique midfielder Manuel Kambala has boldly declared his team's intention to stun Nigeria and progress to the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals, vowing they will not be returning home after the match. Key Points: Manuel Kambala stated, "I believe we will not return to Mozambique on...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has dismissed any distraction from being named CAF’s Best Coach of the Group Stage, insisting Nigeria’s sole focus is on winning the Africa Cup of Nations. After guiding the team to a perfect group phase, Chelle emphasized that the award is...

The Digest: While Nigeria's head coach, Eric Chelle, is financially settled and fully focused, the Super Eagles players are still awaiting their tournament bonuses as the team enters the AFCON 2025 knockout stage. Reports confirm Chelle's salary and match fees have been paid in full, ensuring...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has asserted Nigeria's readiness and determination to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, stating the team's singular objective is to bring the trophy home for the first time in 13 years. Key Points: Osimhen stated winning AFCON would "mean a...

The Digest: The Gabonese government has taken drastic action following the national team's group-stage elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, suspending the squad indefinitely and permanently excluding star veterans Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecuele Manga. The acting sports...

The Digest: As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations enters the knockout stage, the tournament’s goalscoring chart reveals a competitive race led by stars from Algeria and Morocco, while Nigeria boasts the most potent and diverse attack. The Super Eagles head into the Round of 16 as the...

The Digest: The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, setting up a clash with the tournament's spirited underdogs. The fixture was confirmed after Mozambique finished third in Group F, securing their place as one of the four best...

The Digest: The Round of 16 fixtures for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been finalized, featuring a blockbuster tie between Algeria and DR Congo and a favourable draw for group winners Senegal. Key Points: Defending champions Senegal topped Group D and will face the third-place team...

The Digest: The Super Eagles' captain has issued a fearless declaration of intent as the tournament enters its decisive phase. Victor Osimhen, after leading Nigeria to a perfect group stage, stated he has no preference for the team's next opponent, boldly asserting, "I don't care. Anybody can...

The Digest: Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has said he owes teammate Samuel Chukwueze a special gift after the winger provided both assists for his two goals in Nigeria’s 3-1 AFCON victory over Uganda. Key Points: Onyedika scored a second-half brace to seal Nigeria’s perfect group...

The Digest: Uganda’s head coach, Paul Put, believes the current Super Eagles squad possesses the quality, balance, and tactical organisation to reach the AFCON 2025 final, drawing a direct comparison to Nigeria’s 2013 title-winning team. Key Points: Put made the remarks after his side’s 3-1...

The Digest: The Super Eagles will face the third-place finisher from Group F, a slot that could be filled by defending champions Ivory Coast, five-time winners Cameroon, surprise package Mozambique, or Gabon. Key Points: Nigeria secured top spot in Group C with three wins, including a 3-1...

The Digest: Raphael Onyedika was named Man of the Match following his influential display in Nigeria's 3-1 win over Uganda, capping a perfect group stage for the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Key Points: Onyedika, making his first start of the tournament, scored two...

The Digest: A rotated squad proves its strength as Nigeria secures a flawless group stage record. The Super Eagles defeated Uganda 3-1 in their final Group C match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, finishing with a perfect nine points and cementing their position as group winners. Key...

The Digest: With qualification secured, the Super Eagles' final group stage match becomes a stage for rotation and fresh legs. Head coach Eric Chelle has reshuffled his lineup dramatically, making eight changes to the starting eleven that defeated Tunisia, handing opportunities to new faces...

The Digest: Six nations, Botswana, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Comoros, have been eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, their tournament journeys ending in the group stage. Hosts Morocco sealed Zambia’s fate with a 3–0 victory, while Comoros became the first...

The Digest: Hosts Morocco and Mali have sealed their places in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, joining Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and Egypt as the first six teams to progress to the knockout phase. Morocco secured top spot in Group A with a commanding 3–0 win over...