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‘Everything will be fine’ – Chelle confident in Super Eagles’ depth despite Ndidi blow

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has admitted his disappointment over the absence of captain Wilfred Ndidi ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against hosts Morocco on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. The Besiktas midfielder will miss the crucial encounter after picking up a suspension-inducing yellow card during Nigeria’s 2-0 quarter-final victory over Algeria. Ndidi’s absence has raised concerns over the Super Eagles’ ability to overcome...

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

by Ibikunle Salako

13 January 2026

Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has praised head coach Eric Chelle for fostering a strong sense of unity within the Super Eagles, a factor he believes has powered their run to the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Afrosport reports. The 29-year-old spoke on Tuesday, just two months after Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes ended in heartbreak, and on the eve of their semi-final showdown...

AFCON 2025: CAF selects Ghanaian referee for Nigeria, Morocco clash in Rabat

by Ibikunle Salako

13 January 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea to take charge of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final clash between Nigeria and hosts Morocco, Afrosport reports. CAF confirmed the appointment on Tuesday via its official social media platforms, ahead of the highly anticipated encounter scheduled to be played in Rabat on Wednesday. Laryea will be assisted by South Africa’s Zakhele...

NBA: African stars dominate All-Star chart in second fan returns

by Ibikunle Salako

17 January 2026

Five NBA players with ties to Africa are in the lead to feature at the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles from February 13-16, 2026. In the West, San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama (France; ties to DR Congo) ranks fifth behind Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Steph Curry, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo (ties to Nigeria) remain the leaders in their conferences in the...

AFCON 2025: CAF hands Senegal’s Sy officiating duty for Nigeria, Algeria quarter-final clash

by Ibikunle Salako

9 January 2026

Senegalese referee Issa Sy will be in charge when Nigeria and Algeria meet in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final at the Grande Stade de Marrakesh, Afrosport reports. The 41-year-old has been appointed to oversee the high-stakes encounter, with fellow Senegalese officials Djibril Camara and Nouha Bangoura serving as first and second assistant referees. Kenya’s Peter Waweru will act as the fourth official, while Gilbert Cheruiyot...

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‘Everything will be fine’ – Chelle confident in Super Eagles’ depth despite Ndidi blow

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

AFCON 2025: CAF selects Ghanaian referee for Nigeria, Morocco clash in Rabat

NBA: African stars dominate All-Star chart in second fan returns

AFCON 2025: CAF hands Senegal’s Sy officiating duty for Nigeria, Algeria quarter-final clash

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