Nigeria

AFCON 2025: “A massive confidence lift” — Nwabali on saving Salah’s penalty

AFCON 2025: “A massive confidence lift” — Nwabali on saving Salah’s penalty

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali delivered a memorable performance by saving two crucial penalties as Nigeria triumphed over Egypt in a tense shootout, securing third place, Afrosport reports. The Chippa United shot-stopper earned the well-deserved Man of the Match award, further solidifying his status as one of Africa’s most dependable goalkeepers. After the whistle, an emotional Nwabali dedicated his award to the nation and expressed gratitude...

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

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....

Super Falcons star Oshoala completes Al-Hilal transfer from Bay FC

AFCON 2025: Oshoala questions CAF’s preference for Morocco

Six-time Africa Women's Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, has criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for what she perceives as a tendency to favor Morocco when selecting hosts for major tournaments, Afrosport reports. Oshoala has expressed doubts about CAF's impartiality, suggesting that the organisation seems to be rewarding Morocco for undisclosed reasons. She condemned the repeated decision to assign nearly all major continental tournaments...

AFCON 2025: Penalty misfortune denies Super Eagles reaching back-to-back finals

AFCON 2025: Penalty misfortune denies Super Eagles reaching back-to-back finals

The Super Eagles were unable to make it into back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations finals after losing 4-2 on penalties to 2025 hosts Morocco, following a goalless 120 minutes in Wednesday's semi-final in Rabat, Afrosport reports. Nigeria came into this game off the back of an impressive 2-0 win over Algeria in the quarter-finals while the Atlas Lions defeated five-time champions Cameroon by the same scoreline....