Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has broken his silence on the on‑field confrontation between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 4‑0 Round of 16 win over Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, describing the incident as a product of competitive drive rather than a deep‑seated rift. Speaking on his
Tension has resurfaced in the Super Eagles camp in Morocco, with reports indicating that Nigeria’s players and technical staff boycotted a scheduled training session in protest over unpaid bonuses, disrupting preparations ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter‑final clash with Algeria. According to multiple sources, players refused to train due to long‑standing unsettled
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York As Nigeria prepare for their crucial AFCON 2025 quarterfinal showdown against Algeria on Saturday in Morocco, Inter Lagos FC head coach Shakiru Giwa has called on Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle to urgently resolve the reported altercation between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. In an exclusive interview with JerseyNumber12 on
Côte d’Ivoire secured their place in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarterfinals with a convincing 3–0 victory over Burkina Faso in their Round of 16 encounter at the Stade de Marrakech on Tuesday night. The defending champions produced a composed and clinical performance to remain strong contenders in the tournament. Manchester United winger Amad
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 win over Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco was overshadowed by a tense moment between two of the team’s key forwards, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. Despite the Super Eagles cruising to a convincing victory, Osimhen was visibly agitated
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