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AFCON 2025 highlights: World-class stadiums, VAR drama, record attendance

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will long be remembered for the manner in which it ended. Chaotic scenes unfolded at the end of regulation time in the final when...... Read more Oliseh slams Osimhen for costing Eagles’ AFCON trophy

Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh has criticised striker Victor Osimhen, suggesting his behaviour during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations undermined Nigeria’s chances of winning the tournament, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking on...... Read more AFCON refs not up to standard – Henry

French football legend Thierry Henry has criticised the standard of officiating at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, saying the referees are not at the level of the tournament. The Arsenal icon...... Read more AFCON 2025: Akor Adams’ goal named among CAF’s top five

Super Eagles striker, Akor Adams, has earned continental recognition as his goal against Algeria during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been listed among CAF’s top five goals of the...... Read more NOC's Gumel hails Super Eagles' Triumph of Character, Transformation to secure AFCON bronze medal

The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, has celebrated the Super Eagles of Nigeria over the Pharaohs of Egypt to claim the bronze medal at the...... Read more Significant milestone as Nigeria's Gumel welcomes Oyedeji into IOC

Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, President of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), has officially congratulated Olumide Oyedeji on his election as the Secretary-General of the World Olympians Association (WOA). Oyedeji, who serves...... Read more Regragui slams referee for poor final officiating

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui criticised the referee’s performance after his side were beaten by Senegal in a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final, insisting his team had done enough to win...... Read more Senegal team returns home, presents AFCON trophy to President

Senegal’s national football team, the Lions of Teranga, and their coaching staff were welcomed home to a warm reception after winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. In a video...... Read more FULL LIST: 10 players who missed crucial penalties on football's biggest stages

Football is often described as a game of fine margins, but nowhere is that truer than from 12 yards. A penalty is supposed to be an advantage, a moment of control...... Read more ‘We witnessed unacceptable, ugly scenes’ - FIFA slams Senegal, praises Morocco over AFCON 2025 final

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has delivered a damning verdict on Senegal's conduct during the AFCON 2025 final. In a rare and scathing intervention, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has delivered a damning...... Read more What Super Eagles And Others Received From 2025 AFCON Prize Pool

The biennial continental soccer fiesta was played over 29 days. It started on December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, in Morocco, making it the first edition held over the Christmas...... Read more Calvin Bassey, Nwabali selected for 2025 AFCON Best XI

The defensive solidity of the Super Eagles at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco has been acknowledged as defender Calvin Bassey and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali made the Team of the Tournament bySofascore...... Read more Super Eagles enjoy big jump in FIFA Ranking after 2025 AFCON run

The Super Eagles have risen to a commendable 26th place in the latest FIFA Ranking released today. They have moved 12 places up from 38th they were last month. This new...... Read more Ogbu hails current Eagles as Nigeria’s greatest

Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu has described Nigeria’s current national team as one of the greatest assemblies the country has ever had after their bronze medal finish at the 2025 Africa Cup...... Read more Gusau backs Chelle to continue as Eagles coach

Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau has thrown his weight behind Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, insisting the Franco-Malian tactician will continue in charge following Nigeria’s third-place finish at the...... Read more Osimhen, Ndidi, Awaziem party in Lagos after AFCON third-place finish

Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen, captain Wilfred Ndidi and defender Chidozie Awaziem were spotted at a Lagos nightclub on Sunday, a few hours after Nigeria’s third-place triumph at the ongoing 2025 Africa...... Read more Senegal face punishment after ‘shameful’ walk-off protest in chaotic Afcon final - latest

Sadio Mane was praised for his role in avoiding further chaos at the Africa Cup of Nations final as the Senegal talisman convinced his team-mates to return to the pitch after...... Read more AFCON: Why I told Senegal teammates to come back to pitch against Morocco – Mane

Senegal forward, Sadio Mane has suggested why he told his teammates to come back to the pitch and continue playing against Morocco during both sides’ AFCON final on Sunday night. Recall...... Read more AFCON 2025: Osimhen, Ndidi, two Super Eagles players leave camp after Egypt win

At least four Super Eagles players have left camp, following their win over Egypt in the third-place playoff at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The quartet of Victor Osimhen, Wilfred...... Read more We Have Already Made A Decision On Future Of Eric Chelle As Super Eagles Coach – NFF

The future of Eric Chelle as the head of the senior national team of Nigeria has been made by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) according to a chieftain of the football...... Read more CAF appoints Moroccan for third-place game

The Confederation of African Football has appointed Moroccan referee Jalal Jiyed to officiate Saturday’s third-place playoff between Egypt and Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Jiyed will be assisted on...... Read more Disappointed Chelle wants bronze medal

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has admitted his disappointment at missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final but insists his team remains focused on winning the bronze medal,...... Read more PREVIEW: Nigeria target ninth bronze, clash with Egypt in AFCON third-place showdown

Nigeria and Egypt renew one of the Africa Cup of Nations’ most enduring rivalries on Thursday as they clash in the third place play-off at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of...... Read more Ndidi praises Osimhen, backs Chelle

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has lavished praise on Victor Osimhen while urging the Nigeria Football Federation to retain head coach Eric Chelle for the long term. The Besiktas midfielder described the...... Read more AFCON: Why Nigeria lost to Morocco – Super Eagles coach, Chelle

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle has suggested why his team was defeated by Morocco in the AFCON semi-final tie on Wednesday night. Chelle watched as the AFCON host nation defeated the...... Read more