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The Digest: Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has paid tribute to the late Rashidi Yekini, calling him the "greatest striker Nigeria has ever produced," while stating his focus remains on winning the AFCON title rather than breaking Yekini's all-time scoring record. Osimhen is now two goals...

The Digest: Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi will miss Nigeria's crucial Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against Morocco after receiving a yellow card in the quarter-final victory over Algeria. The midfielder, who was on a caution from the previous match, will serve a one-match...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has extended a message of gratitude to Nigerian fans worldwide following the team's 2-0 victory over Algeria, which secured a place in the AFCON 2025 semi-finals. In a social media video, the forward acknowledged the challenge of the win and...

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: 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: 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: Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has defended Victor Osimhen’s heated on-pitch confrontation with Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s AFCON win, calling it a necessary “warrior spirit.” While praising Osimhen’s passion, Mikel cautioned that no fire burns alone; it needs the team...

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: 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 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...

The Digest: A dramatic 119th-minute strike from substitute Adil Boulbina secured Algeria a 2-1 extra-time victory over DR Congo in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16. The hard-fought win sets up a highly anticipated quarter-final showdown with Nigeria on January 10 in Marrakech. Key Points: Algeria...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen reportedly threatened to leave the national team and return to Turkey following an on-field altercation with teammate Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 4-0 win over Mozambique at AFCON 2025. Osimhen, who scored twice in the match, was angered when...