AFCON
Super Eagles captains tell the real story of Nigeria’s AFCON victory and turning points.
Nigeria’s relationship with the Africa Cup of Nations has often been told through goals, teams, and moments. Yet, some of the clearest symbols...
Egypt 2-1 Nigeria: Six things we learned from the pre-AFCON friendly in Cairo
Egypt’s 2–1 win over Nigeria in Cairo offered valuable insight into both teams as they continue preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Nathan Tella’s AFCON blow leaves Leverkusen boss torn between joy and sympathy
Bayer Leverkusen will head into the busy festive period with one less headache on the player-release front, yet there is an inevitable human...
Eric Chelle’s AFCON 2025 gambles: Fresh blood, fierce debates, and the bigger picture
Eric Chelle always knew that unveiling his Super Eagles squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 would raise a lot of...
Christmas with AFCON: Morocco’s Bold Gamble
December has always been about food, travel, family and a bit of Premier League football before AFCON starts the new year. But this...
Victor Osimhen steps out of injury shadows to show Nigeria he’s ready for AFCON glory
Victor Osimhen shakes off injury to prove to Eric Chelle and millions of Nigerians he’s ready to become their hero at the Africa...
AFCON vs Club Duty: Super Eagles stars caught in the crossfire of commitments
For over two decades, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has always brought one familiar headache: the clash between players’ clubs and their...
Ola Aina’s AFCON dream stalls as new boots debut under cruel timing
Ola Aina should be counting down to an Africa Cup of Nations that promised to carry his personal stamp.
Silent battles Super Eagles stars are fighting behind the scenes ahead of AFCON 2025
As AFCON 2025 draws closer, the spotlight naturally drifts toward the big moments we’ll eventually see on Moroccan soil — the goals, the...
Super Eagles face AFCON defensive crisis as Ola Aina, Ekong drop out of the picture
The Super Eagles are looking likely to head into another Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 with the kind of defensive uncertainty that...
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