Super Falcons Vs South Africa Showdown Gets 2024 Olympic Qualifier Dates, Venues
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will entertain old foes South Africa in the first leg of the 2024 Olympic Games final round qualifying fixture in April at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, with the second leg billed for the Mbombela Stadium on April 8. The Super Falcons defeated Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 1-0 on aggregate to seal […]
Super Eagles friendly with Argentina cancelled over administrative issue
The scheduled friendly match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Albiceleste of Argentina has been cancelled. The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) had earlier announced the fixture against Nigeria at the Olympics Sports Center stadium in Hangzhou, China, as part of a tour between March 18 and 26. However, in a statement on its […]
Super Falcons defeat Cameroon in Olympic qualifier
The Super Falcons of Nigeria defeated the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in the second leg of their 2024 Paris Olympic qualifier. Ester Okonronkwo scored in the 14th minute to give the Super Falcons a 1-0 win after Nigeria was forced to settle for a goalless draw in the first leg The winner will play South […]
Liverpool claim League Cup with extra-time victory over Chelsea
Liverpool won the League Cup by beating Chelsea 1-0 through a late extra-time goal from Captain Virgil van Dijk, after a fierce end-to-end battle at Wembley on Sunday. Van Dijk rose to meet a corner in the 118th minute and nodded home in front of cheering Liverpool fans. It was the third Cup victory for […]
CAF confirms 2025 AFCON to Be Played in July-August
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reached an agreement in principle for the 2025 Cup of Nations to be played in July and August next year in Morocco, according to a CAF official. Earlier this month, CAF president Patrice Motsepe refused to confirm the dates of the next Africa Cup of Nations. However, playing […]
Super Eagles of Nigeria Move 14 Places Up In FIFA Ranking, now 3rd in Africa
The Super Eagles are now 14 places higher in the latest FIFA ranking following a great showing at the just-concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The latest move makes the Super Eagles Africa’s number three team only behind Morocco (who are 12th) and Senegal, who are ranked 17th. Nigeria displaced Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria, […]
Troost-Ekong, Lookman, Aina make AFCON Team Of The Tournament
The trio of Nigeria’s William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman and Ola Aina were named in the recently concluded AFCON 2023 Team of the Tournament by CAF on Wednesday. Others who made the team include a trio of tournament winners Franck Kessie, Jean Michael Seri in midfield and Ghislain Konan in the left-back position of the defence. […]
President Bola Tinubu salutes the Super Eagles for their performance in the final of the 2024 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire
According to a statement by Presidential Media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, the President commends the team, the coach, the crew, and the entire management team for their hard work, assiduity, and sacrifice to come this far in the tournament, acknowledging the hurdles they consistently surpassed with steadily improving performance as they pulled through to the finals. […]
Hosts Côte d’Ivoire clinch third AFCON title after comeback win over Nigeria
Super Eagles lost 2-1 to hosts Ivory Coast in a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on Sunday. The Ivorian’s came from behind, being a goal down in the first hal, but scored two goals in the second half for victory. Ivory Coast’s success […]
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong dreams of lifting trophy
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong says lifting the Africa Cup of Nations trophy would be an “amazing” moment for him and the country. The Super Eagles beat South Africa on penalties to reach Sunday’s final in Abidjan, where they will face tournament hosts Ivory Coast (20:00 GMT). Nigeria have reached their first final since 2013, when […]
