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Super Eagles soar to 28th in latest FIFA ranking after AFCON 2023 success

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

Fresh off their 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in Abidjan last Thursday, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on Rwanda in Uyo on Monday, November 18, in their final game in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The matchday six encounter is a dead rubber game for the three-time African champions, who have already secured a spot in next year’s AFCON...

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AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Super Eagles boss Eguavoen targets finishing series unbeaten

Super Eagles interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen is targeting finishing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers unbeaten as his side prepare to take on Rwanda in Uyo on Monday, Afrosport reports. Nigeria were through to next year's AFCON finals in Morocco after Rwanda failed to get a result over Libya in the previous round. This meant the game against Benin in Abidjan was a formality...

AFCON 2023: Aina reveals secret behind Nigeria’s impressive results ahead of South Africa game

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Ola Aina to miss Rwanda tie, returns to Nottingham Forest

The Super Eagles will be without Ola Aina when they take on Rwanda in matchday six in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on Monday, Afrosport reports. The 28-year-old defender has been granted permission to leave the Super Eagles camp and return to England after his club Nottingham Forest pleaded with Augustine Eguavoen for his early release. With Nigeria already assured a place in...

AFCON 2023: Lookman brace helps Super Eagles sink rivals Cameroon

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Stanley Nwabali excused from Super Eagles team to face Rwanda

Super Eagles shot-stopper Stanley Nwabali will not be in goal when they take on Rwanda in their final Group D match in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on Monday, Afrosport reports. The 28-year-old goalie has been reportedly excused from the team by interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen following the passing of his father. Nwabali announced the demise of his father, Chief Godspower Onyekam...

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: 15 teams seal qualification spot in Morocco

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: 15 teams seal qualification spot in Morocco

Five more teams booked their spots in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Morocco on Thursday, bringing the total to 15, Afrosport reports. The five sides are Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda, South Africa and Gabon. The Super Eagles, Bafana Bafana and the Panthers, the Cranes had already booked their spots without kicking a ball after other results in their respective groups went in their...