Super Eagles centre-back, Calvin Bassey has expressed happiness after Nigeria defeated Egypt to win the AFCON third-place playoff on Saturday. Bassey didn’t feature in the match due to suspension after picking up a yellow card against Morocco in the semi-final.…

The Senegalese national team have raised concerns over security arrangements, accommodation, training facilities and ticketing ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. In a strongly worded communiqué issued on Saturday, the Senegalese Football Federation said it was compelled…

Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle has praised his players’ strength of character and unity after Nigeria bounced back from a semi-final heartbreak to claim the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria defeated Egypt 4–2…

Nigerian forward, Akor Adams, has named the Super Eagles as the best team at the AFCON. The Sevilla star spoke to reporters after Nigeria defeated Egypt in the AFCON third-place playoff on Saturday. Adams also said that he was proud…

Dutch giants Ajax have announced the appointment of Jordi Cruyff, son of club legend Johan Cruyff, as the team’s technical director. Cruyff, 51, will start his new role on February 1 on a contract that runs until June 2028. “It…

Senegal head coach, Pape Thiaw has insisted that Africa’s image is at stake as his team prepares to face Morocco in the AFCON final on Sunday night. Thiaw spoke during his pre-match press conference, calling on spectators and match officials…

Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea has responded to criticism from Nigerian players and fans following his officiating during Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final defeat to Morocco on Wednesday night in Rabat, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Super Eagles were knocked…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has revealed how calm thinking and collective effort helped Nigeria secure the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as he saved two penalties in the third-place play-off win over Egypt in Casablanca.…

At least four Super Eagles players have left camp, following their win over Egypt in the third-place playoff at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The quartet of Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, Paul Onuachu and Chidozie Awaziem have all returned…

Former Nigeria midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has alleged that John Obi Mikel had too much influence in the Super Eagles and even used it to prevent some players from being invited to the national team. Speaking on the Home Turf podcast,…

The federal government has congratulated the Super Eagles for defeating the Pharaohs of Egypt to clinch the third position in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This is contained in a statement issued by the Minister of Information and…

Manchester City midfielder, Bernardo Silva has suggested that the club might be losing control of the Premier League title race after they lost 2-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s team had a chance to reduce…

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal were wrongly denied a “very clear penalty” after a late handball incident involving Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina, during their goalless draw at the City Ground. The controversy came in the closing stages when Aina appeared…

After the heartbreak of Rabat and the cruel lottery of penalties against Morocco, the Super Eagles found resolve, character and just enough steel to close their AFCON 2025 campaign with dignity. Against perennial rivals Egypt, Nigeria dug deep once more,…

Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has said he was dead running up and down in his new role as a right-back in the game against Egypt on Saturday. The central midfielder was deployed as a right-back following an injury to Bright…