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AFCON 2025: Lookman plays down touchline exchange with Osimhen after Super Eagles win

Three Nigerian players have been named in the official Best XI of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, unveiled on Wednesday by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Afrosport reports. The star-studded selection features standout performers from Nigeria, champions Senegal, and hosts Morocco, reflecting an unforgettable competition in Rabat. Senegal dominated the lineup, led by captain Sadio Mane, who was also named Player of the Tournament...

Ex-Super Eagles captainTroost-Ekong joins Al Ahli SC from Al Kholood

by Bayo Adegboyega

21 January 2026

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has completed a move to Qatar Stars League side Al Ahli SC, Afrosport reports. The 32-year-old centre-back joins the Qatari club from Saudi Professional League outfit Al Kholood, where he was a key figure, making 49 appearances and scoring two goals. Troost-Ekong has signed a contract with Al Ahli that will keep him at the club until June 2028. Confirming...

AFCON 2025: Iwobi hails Chelle for ‘brotherhood’ in Nigeria’s camp ahead of Morocco test

AFCON 2025: NFF President praises Super Eagles, charges them to finish on a high

by Bayo Adegboyega

15 January 2026

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has praised the Super Eagles for their impressive run to the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, describing the team’s campaign as one driven by commitment, discipline, passion, resilience and a strong sense of national pride, Afrosport reports. Nigeria’s semi-final clash on Wednesday night ended in frustration after a tightly contested encounter finished goalless over 120 minutes....

Vinicius Jr. to lead FIFA’s new anti-racism committee

Vinicius Jr suffers racist abuse in Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey match

by Bayo Adegboyega

15 January 2026

Racist chants targeting Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr were heard outside the Carlos Belmonte stadium on Wednesday ahead of a Copa del Rey match against second-division side Albacete, Afrosport reports. A group gathered near the stadium in the city of Albacete was heard directing abuse at the 25-year-old, who has repeatedly been subjected to racism in Spain. Albacete condemned the incident in a statement on...

AFCON 2025: CAF bans and fines Cameroon FA boss Eto’o for misconduct

by Bayo Adegboyega

15 January 2026

The CAF Disciplinary Board has charged the President of Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) Samuel Eto’o Fils, with misconduct following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations match between Morocco and Cameroon, played in Rabat on January 9, Afrosport reports After reviewing the matter, the CAF Disciplinary Board found Eto’o guilty of violating the principles of sportsmanship as stipulated under Article 2(3) of the CAF Statutes and Article...

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AFCON 2025: Three Super Eagles players make CAF best XI

Ex-Super Eagles captainTroost-Ekong joins Al Ahli SC from Al Kholood

AFCON 2025: NFF President praises Super Eagles, charges them to finish on a high

Vinicius Jr suffers racist abuse in Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey match

AFCON 2025: CAF bans and fines Cameroon FA boss Eto’o for misconduct

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