Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Former Nigeria international, Garba Lawal has described the Super Eagles’ third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco as a worthy achievement.
CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe reveals he is strongly confident the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), to be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, will be a major success, insisting that the tournament will not be taken away from the East African trio.
Qatar Stars League side, Al Ahli SC have officially confirmed the signing of former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, bringing an end to the Nigerian defender’s spell in Saudi Arabia and opening a fresh chapter in his well-travelled career.
The UEFA Champions League produced one of its most extraordinary nights in recent history as Bodo/Glimt stunned Manchester City in the Arctic Circle, Gabriel Jesus inspired Arsenal to a big win at Inter Milan.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle struck an emotional, reflective and defiant tone after guiding the team to a third-place bronze medal finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting the tournament has laid a powerful foundation for the future of Nigerian football.
What began as a minor sideline irritation snowballed into one of the strangest subplots of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final, the now-infamous “towel problem” that left goalkeepers furious and players confronting ball boys.
When the final whistle sounded in Rabat and Senegal lifted the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 trophy, the football was over but for the Confederation of African Football (CAF), a far more complex process had only just begun.
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali emerged the defining figure as Nigeria secured the bronze medal at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties after a goalless third-place play-off at the Stade Mohammed V, on Saturday.
Former Nigerian international, Odion Jude Ighalo has thrown his full support behind the Super Eagles ahead of their AFCON 2025 third-place (bronze medal) match against Egypt, advising the team to give everything to end the tournament on a positive note.
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has spoken with resolve and emotion ahead of Nigeria’s CAF Africa Cup of Nations third-place (bronze medal) play-off against Egypt, scheduled for today, Saturday 16 January, in Morocco.
