AFCON 2025 Breaks Digital Engagement Records
The CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 shattered digital records, pulling in 6.1 billion impressions and 5.2 billion video views across social media platforms. CAF announced the figures on Wednesday, saying the tournament nearly tripled the reach of the previous edition and confirmed AFCON’s status as the most viewed continental football competition. Fans […]
Heartbreak for Morocco as Senegal seal AFCON glory
Moroccan fans streamed out of Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in anguish after Senegal defeated the hosts in extra time to claim the Africa Cup of Nations. Morocco missed a dramatic late penalty, and minutes later Senegal punished the lapse with the winning goal. The loss crushed hopes of ending a decades-long title drought, though […]
Nigeria Crash Out as Morocco, Senegal Reach AFCON Final
Nigeria bowed out of AFCON 2025 on Wednesday night after losing 4–2 on penalties to hosts Morocco in the semi-finals. Morocco dictated the tempo and limited the Super Eagles’ attacking threat, despite Nigeria arriving as one of the tournament’s highest scorers. Stanley Nwabali saved one spot kick, but misses from Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi […]
Super Eagles Face Morocco in AFCON 2025 Semi-Final
Nigeria’s Super Eagles take on hosts Morocco on Wednesday in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi-final, with a final spot on the line. Nigeria arrive unbeaten, powered by a sharp attack led by Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. Morocco also remain unbeaten and will count on home support and key players to edge past […]
FG Releases Super Eagles’ AFCON Bonuses
The Federal Government has released the Super Eagles’ match bonuses at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, ending days of uncertainty within the camp. Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, said players will receive the funds in their domiciliary accounts within 24 hours, noting that foreign currency conversion caused the delay. The development […]
Super Eagles Edge Tunisia 3–2 to Seal AFCON Round of 16 Spot
Nigeria super eagles booked an early place in the Round of 16 of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Tunisia in Fès at the weekend. The Super Eagles dominated for long spells, racing into a 3–0 lead through goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman. Tunisia mounted […]
10 Players Join Super Eagles’ 2025 AFCON Camp
The Super Eagles have opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations camp in Cairo, with 10 players already arriving. Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho was the first to report, followed by Stanley Nwabali, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and others. The team will hold its first training session on Sunday and face Egypt in a friendly at Cairo International Stadium […]
CAF Reveals Officials for AFCON 2025 — Nigeria Misses Out
CAF has released the full lineup of 73 officials who will control matches at AFCON 2025 in Morocco. The group includes 28 referees, 31 assistant referees and 14 VAR specialists from every region of Africa, but no Nigerian referee made the cut. All officials will arrive in Morocco on December 15 for a high-intensity training […]
Super Eagles Qualify for 2025 AFCON
Nigeria secured a ticket to participate in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco as Group winners, after a 1-1 draw with Benin Republic in Abidjan. The Eagles remain unbeaten in the AFCON qualification campaign with 11 points, going into their last game of the series against Rwanda in Uyo. Rwanda, with five […]
NFF Confirms Date For Super Eagles Final AFCON Qualifiers
Super Eagles of Nigeria will play their final 2025 AFCON qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Rwanda on November 14th, 2024 and November 18th, 2024. Announcing this in a statement on 29th October, 2024, NFF said the Match-day 5 clash with Benin Republic will take place in Abidjan on November 14th, 2024, with […]
