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Osimhen overtakes Ighalo & Musa becomes Nigeria’s sixth top scorer

How have the Super Eagles fared with and without Victor Osimhen in recent times?

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has built a reputation as the country's number one striker and one of the best marksmen in world football. Osimhen has been pretty much indispensable for the Super Eagles in recent times, with guaranteed goals and an unquestionable zeal whenever he has been called upon. The Super Eagles, currently led by interim boss Augustine Eguavoen, are in action against Libya's Mediterranean Knights in...

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles rely on Guinea-Bissau’s own goal to progress

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Nigeria v Libya – All you need to know & how to watch the game

The Super Eagles have so far had a good start to life in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with victory over Benin Republic in Uyo and a draw against Rwanda. Meanwhile, Libya’s Mediterranean Knights have endured a contrasting start with a draw against Rwanda’s Amavubi and a 2-1 defeat to the Cheetahs of Benin. Nigeria, who are atop the Group D standings with four points, have...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Man Utd’s Amad Diallo withdraws from Ivory Squad due to illness

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Man Utd’s Amad Diallo withdraws from Ivory Squad due to illness

Manchester United forward Amad Diallo will not feature for Ivory Coast in this month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, Afrosport reports. The 22-year-old has reportedly withdrawn from the Ivorian squad to face Sierra Leone in a double-header due to illness, the Premier League club revealed on Wednesday. ℹ️ @AmadDiallo_19 has withdrawn from Ivory Coast's upcoming internationals.#MUFC — Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 9, 2024 Following...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Mohammed Kudus named Ghana captain for Sudan clash

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Mohammed Kudus named Ghana captain for Sudan clash

West Ham United midfielder Mohammed Kudus will captain Ghana in their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers double-header against Sudan, head coach Otto Addo announced on Wednesday. Addo, speaking in a pre-match conference at the Accra Sports Stadium, selected the 24-year-old to lead the Black Stars for the first time against Sudan’s Falcons of Jediane. All three captains of the Ghanaian team are currently unavailable:...