Nigeria have been handed a major setback at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after Cyriel Dessers was ruled out for the remainder of the tournament with a thigh injury, Afrosport reports. The 31-year-old had been struggling with the problem and failed to feature in any of the Super Eagles’ group-stage matches against Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda. A scan later confirmed that he would be unable...
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been named in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Team of the Group Stage, with Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle also recognised after leading his side to a perfect record. The team was unveiled by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday, following the conclusion of the group stage. Nigeria were one of the standout teams, winning all...
The government of Gabon has suspended the national team and has also dismissed head coach Thierry Mouyouma, and banned Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following their poor outing at the ongoing AFCON 2025 tournament in Morocco, Afrosport reports. Gabon’s acting Minister of Sports Simplice-Desire Mamboula made the announcement on television after the Panthers finished last in Group F and were ultimately eliminated. The Central African nation lost their group...
Nigeria will face Mozambique in the round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following the conclusion of group stage matches, Afrosport reports. The knockout phase will take place from Saturday, January 3 to January 6 2026, with two matches played each day as teams battle for places in the quarter-finals. Nigeria, one of the most impressive sides of the group stage, will meet...
Defending champions Ivory Coast produced a stunning comeback to defeat Gabon 3-2 in a thrilling Group F finale at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, sealing top spot in the group and booking a round of 16 clash with Burkina Faso, Afrosport reports. Gabon shocked the title holders with a blistering start. Guelor Kanga opened the scoring in the 11th minute, and just 10 minutes later...
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