Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi marked a significant personal milestone during Nigeria’s 3–2 victory over Tunisia at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Scoring his first senior international goal, Ndidi celebrated by emulating Nwankwo Kanu’s iconic gesture, a tribute inspired by his father’s admiration for the Nigerian football legend. “I just remembered my
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Egypt head coach Hosam Hassan has praised his team’s tactical discipline and his unwavering faith in star forward Mohamed Salah after the Pharaohs secured a gritty 1–0 win over South Africa in Friday’s Group B clash at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Speaking to journalists after the
As Nigeria prepares to face Tunisia in a pivotal Group C match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is deliberately withholding tactical details to maintain a strategic advantage. In a pre-match press conference, Chelle acknowledged Tunisia’s strength and emphasized the importance of adaptability. He stated,
French football star Kylian Mbappé has arrived in Rabat, Morocco, to attend the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Group A match between Morocco and Mali, scheduled for December 26 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex. The Real Madrid forward was personally invited by his close friend and former Paris Saint-Germain teammate, Achraf Hakimi.
Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh, has responded to criticism following his commentary during Nigeria’s 2–1 victory over Tanzania in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Oliseh, who provided analysis for the match, faced backlash from some fans who accused him of being overly critical of
By Paul Lucky Okoku Why Nigeria’s Opening Win Must Become a Wake-Up Call, Not a Comfort Zone Nigeria’s 2–1 victory over Tanzania in their opening match at AFCON 2025 delivered what the table demands — three points. What it did not deliver, however, was reassurance that the work is complete. This was a win that