By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Stationery Stores FC of Lagos forward, Segun James Okunniwa, has heaped praise on Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi for his commanding performance in Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. In an exclusive interview with JerseyNumber12,
Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a commanding performance to defeat Mozambique 4–0 in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), securing their place in the quarterfinals. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring in the 20th minute, finishing a well-constructed team move. Victor Osimhen doubled the lead five minutes later with a close-range
By Tayo Salaam, Snr. Correspondent, United Kingdom Nigeria have lifted the Africa Cup of Nations trophy three times, yet one curious stat continues to follow the Super Eagles: none of those triumphs came after a perfect group-stage campaign. History suggests that flying out of the blocks doesn’t always guarantee the ultimate prize. Flying Early, Falling
Egypt advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a 3-1 victory over Benin after extra time in Agadir. The match was tightly contested, with both teams displaying resilience and determination. After a goalless first half, Egypt broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Marwan Attia scored with a
Mozambique’s national football team, the Mambas, have received significant financial incentives ahead of their Round of 16 match against Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). President Daniel Francisco Chapo has pledged a bonus of 500,000 meticais (approximately $7,824) to each player and member of the coaching staff if they secure a victory
In a thrilling day of knockout football at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon and Morocco secured their spots in the quarterfinals with hard-fought victories over South Africa and Tanzania, respectively. Cameroon advanced to the quarterfinals after a 2–1 win over South Africa at Stade El Barida. Despite South Africa’s strong start, Cameroon took
As Nigeria prepares to face Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, head coach Eric Chelle and team captain Wilfred Ndidi addressed the media, highlighting their strategies and mindset for the upcoming match. Coach Chelle acknowledged the challenges ahead, stating, “My dream is to win with
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has praised his team’s courage and resilience after they overcame Tunisia 3–2 in a tense penalty shootout during their Round of 16 clash at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca, Morocco. In a post-match press briefing, Saintfiet said he was proud of his
Senegal secured their place in the quarter- finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 comeback victory over Sudan, while Tunisia were eliminated following a penalty shootout loss to Mali. In Tangier, Senegal overcame an early setback to defeat Sudan 3-1. Sudan took a surprising lead in the 6th minute through Aamir
Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu is on track to recover from a leg injury sustained during Nigeria’s final group-stage match against Uganda at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 24-year-old right-back, who made his senior debut in that match, suffered a deep cut on his right leg but remains with the team in