By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has attributed Nigeria’s strong run at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 to increased training time, squad cohesion, and the growing understanding of his tactical project. Speaking after Nigeria’s 2–0 quarterfinal win over Algeria on Saturday in Marrakech, Chelle emphasized that the foundation
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Nigeria international Taiwo Oloyede has called on the Super Eagles to maintain their momentum and avoid complacency as they prepare to face hosts Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. The Super Eagles advanced to the last four after a commanding 2–0 victory
Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a commanding performance to defeat Algeria 2–0 in their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarterfinal* clash at the Grand Stade de Marrakesh on Saturday, January 10, 2026, booking a place in the semifinals against hosts Morocco. The victory underscored Nigeria’s unbeaten run and title ambitions in the tournament. The first half
By Paul Lucky Okoku A controlled knockout performance defined by tempo, trust, and structure—dominant in execution, but properly measured in context “In tournament football, authority is revealed not in moments of excitement, but in long stretches where the opponent is denied belief.” Match Context This Round of 16 tie at the Africa Cup of
Senegal head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw heaped praise on his players’ resilience and tactical discipline after they secured a 1–0 victory over Mali to reach the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semifinals in Tangier on Friday. The Lions of Teranga booked their spot in the last four with a hard‑earned win that highlighted both patience
Morocco booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semifinals with a convincing 2–0 victory over Cameroon in their quarter‑final clash at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on *Friday, January 9, 2026. The host nation controlled much of the contest against the five‑time African champions, taking the lead in the 26th
Senegal booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semifinals with a narrow 1–0 victory over Mali in their quarter‑final clash at the Grande Stade de Tanger on Friday, January 9, 2026. Iliman Ndiaye’s first‑half goal proved decisive as the Lions of Teranga edged past a resilient but undermanned Malian side. The only
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has openly acknowledged the pressure on his side to deliver and expressed his ambition to lead the Desert Foxes to victory as they prepare to face Nigeria in their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter‑final in Marrakech this Saturday. Addressing the media at a pre‑match press conference, Mahrez highlighted the significance
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle maintained a calm and measured tone at Friday’s press conference ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter‑final against Algeria in Marrakech, emphasizing preparation and game‑by‑game focus amid mounting expectations from fans and media. Chelle stressed that despite Nigeria’s impressive run to the knockout stage, highlighted by a
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York As the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (AFCON) unfolds in Morocco, an official delegation from the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been on the ground studying the country’s security frameworks, a move linked to preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™️ which the U.S., Mexico, and