Akor Adams Dedicates First-Ever AFCON Strike to Sick Mum in Emotional Super Eagles Moment
In a story that has captured the soul of the Africa Cup of Nations, Super Eagles striker Akor Adams didnât just score a goal â he delivered a message straight from the heart. The Sevilla starâs maiden AFCON goal wasnât only a landmark on the pitch â it was a powerful tribute to his mother, […]
REDEMPTION QUEST: Osimhen Leads Nigeriaâs Charge for AFCON Glory After Another World Cup Heartbreak
After yet another painful World Cup miss, the Super Eagles are turning their full focus to a new mission â winning the Africa Cup of Nations, with star striker Victor Osimhen emerging as the face of Nigeriaâs redemption campaign. The disappointment of failing to qualify for footballâs biggest stage has reignited calls for a stronger, […]
AFCON Blow: Atalanta Coach Laments Losing Red-Hot Lookman to Nigeria Duty
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has expressed frustration over the imminent departure of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, who is set to join the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). According to Sky Italia and Football Italia, Gasperini admitted that Lookmanâs absence will create a significant gap in Atalantaâs attack, especially given […]
AFCON Shockwave: CAF Unveils Full Officiating List â No Nigerian Referee Makes the Cut
In a surprising twist ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the full list of match officialsâwith no Nigerian referee or assistant referee making the final cut. The announcement has stirred debate across the football community, raising questions about Nigeriaâs dwindling presence in continental officiating. […]
Libyan Football Federation Explains Super Eagles’ Airport Delay, Denies Foul Play Claims
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has explained the reasons behind the Nigerian Super Eaglesâ prolonged delay at Al Abraq International Airport, stating that the issues were due to standard air traffic and logistical difficulties rather than any intentional misconduct. In a statement released on Monday via X, the LFF clarified that the diversion of the […]
Troost-Ekong Slams ‘Disgraceful’ Treatment After 12-Hour Standoff at Libyan Airport
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has condemned the treatment of Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team after they were stranded for over 12 hours at Al Abaq Airport in Libya. Originally scheduled to land in Benghazi for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, the team was redirected to Al Abaq, where they have been […]
Caf admits Wafcon and Afcon âscheduling nightmareâ
Organisers of Africaâs premier menâs and womenâs international football tournaments have admitted they face a âscheduling nightmareâ, but dates for forthcoming editions are closer to being agreed. General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), Veron Mosengo-Omba in an interview, promised that an announcement on the 2024 Womenâs Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in […]
NTA secures exclusive broadcasting rights for 2024 AFCON
NTA on Wednesday announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding with Afro Sport for the live transmission of 52 matches of Africa Cup of Nations in Cote DâVoire The announcement comes as a surprise after Multichoice, the owners of DSTV and Super Sports, failed to secure the rights. The Africa Cup of Nations, […]