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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 forward Akor Adams has expressed his delight after scoring two late goals to secure a 2-2 draw for Sevilla against Elche in LaLiga. According to reports, the 25-year-old, who returned to Spain immediately after Nigeria's AFCON bronze medal match, came off the bench at...

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: Super Eagles forward Akor Adams came off the bench to score two late goals, securing a 2-2 draw for Sevilla against Elche in the Spanish LaLiga on Monday night. According to Daily Post Nigeria, Adams, who had just returned from representing Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations...

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: Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has returned to his club, Galatasaray, in time for their upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Atletico Madrid. His return follows Nigeria's third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. After being an unused substitute in the...

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: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has stated his ambition to win the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria. Chelle admitted that returning without the 2025 AFCON bronze medal could have ended his tenure. He praised his team's character in securing third place, but emphasized...

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: A resurfaced video showing Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze teasing teammates Calvin Bassey and Stanley Nwabali has sparked controversy following Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 bronze medal win. In the clip, Chukwueze jokes about the players defending “with their lives” despite unpaid...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commended the team for demonstrating the determination...

The Digest: Former Nigerian international Nwankwo Kanu joined the Super Eagles in the dressing room to celebrate their Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff victory over Egypt on Saturday night. Kanu, who was present at the stadium in Casablanca, shared a video of the celebrations with the...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has praised the Super Eagles for securing third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following their penalty shootout victory over Egypt. In a statement on his verified X account, Obi commended the team for fighting with...

The Digest: Four Super Eagles players have departed the team’s camp in Casablanca following Nigeria’s third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, Paul Onuachu, and Chidozie Awaziem returned to their respective clubs in Europe via private jet and will...

The Digest: Nigeria’s Super Eagles have claimed their ninth Africa Cup of Nations bronze medal after defeating Egypt 4–3 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw in Casablanca. Akor Adams had a first-half header disallowed by VAR, but goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s saves during regulation...

The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has made several adjustments to Nigeria's starting lineup for tonight's Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff against Egypt. With Calvin Bassey suspended, Igoh Ogbu steps into central defense. Stanley Nwabali retains his place in goal, while...

The Digest: Egypt and Nigeria will face off in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff at Stade Mohamed V on Saturday, with kick-off at 17:00 SAST. Both teams enter the match after disappointing semi-final exits, with Egypt losing 1-0 to Senegal and Nigeria falling to hosts Morocco on...

The Digest: Egypt and Nigeria will meet in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff on Saturday, with both teams aiming to end their campaigns on a high after semi-final defeats. Egypt lost 1-0 to Senegal, while Nigeria was eliminated by host nation Morocco in a penalty shootout. Egypt...

Amid the disappointment of Nigeria’s semi‑final exit, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has singled out defender Calvin Bassey for exceptional praise, naming him the best centre‑back at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Key Points: Coach Eric Chelle declared Calvin Bassey the best centre‑back at...