The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have commiserated with Samuel Chukueze over the loss of his mother, Afrosport reports. The news of the demise of his mother, Sarah Chukueze, was announced by his brother Samuel on his Instagram story. The National Sports Commission later confirmed it by announcing she died due to illness. The demise of Chukueze's mother comes three days...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed bans to Algerian players Luca Zidane and Rafik Belghali for their part in a scuffle following their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final defeat to Nigeria, Afrosport reports. The Desert Foxes lost 2-0 to Nigeria thanks to second-half goals by Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams. However, after the final whistle a scuffle broke out between both sets of...
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...
The Super Eagles moved 12 places up to 26th in the latest FIFA world rankings after their participation at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Afrosport reports. Nigeria claimed a record-extending ninth bronze medal after defeating record-AFCON champions Egypt in the third/fourth place playoff. It represented the biggest jump for the West African giants since climbing to 28th after finishing runners-up at the 2023...
Sevilla have welcomed back Nigerian internationals Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke after their participation with the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where they secured a bronze medal, Afrosport reports. The Spanish side acknowledged their return following Nigeria’s successful conclusion to the tournament, which saw them defeat Egypt 4–2 on penalties in the third-place playoff. The victory marked Nigeria’s ninth bronze medal finish...
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