AFCON 2025
14 Oct
The Super Eagles have finally returned to Nigeria from Libya where they had been stranded since Sunday. The Super Eagles media officer, Promise Efoghe, announced their arrival in Kano State on Monday evening in a post on the team's official WhatsApp platform. Captain William Troost-Ekong also took to his official X account to confirm the…
14 Oct
Players and officials of the Super Eagles are set to depart Libya for Nigeria after their delay at the airport. Team captain William Troost-Ekong confirmed this on his X handle. "Power of social media. Apparently our plane is being fueled as we speak and we should be leaving to Nigeria shortly. Thanks for everyone’s support!…
11 Oct
Comoros shocked Tunisia 1-0 on Friday to end a run of 16 consecutive home victories by the Carthage Eagles in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. Premier League sharpshooters Mohamed Salah and Bryan Mbeumo struck key goals, South Africa hit a record-equalling five and Nigeria snatched a late win in other matches. See table below:
11 Oct
Super substitute, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored one of the most important goals of his young football career on Friday to help Nigeria defeat Libya 1-0 in a 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. The game which took place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State appeared to be headed for a 0-0…
11 Oct
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has announced that journalists who were kidnapped on Thursday on their way to cover the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Nigeria and Libya in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State have been released. SWAN in a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Ikenna Okonkwo, said the journalists,…
10 Oct
When Madagascar host the Gambia in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday they will play in the Moroccan city of Casablanca -- 8,250 kilometres (5,125 miles) from the Indian Ocean country. The Malagasy are one of 16 teams forced to seek neutral venues for matchday 3 and 4 fixtures because they lack…
11 Sep
Austin Eguavoen has denied media reports claiming that he has quit his job as the caretaker coach of the Super Eagles. Reports late Tuesday night emerged that Eguavoen had resigned after leading the Super Eagles to two 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. The Technical Director of the Nigerian…
6 Sep
Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest FCÂ of England striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, said that he and his teammates would love to start the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco on a strong note. READ ALSO:Taiwo Awoniyi explains pact with hygiene brand He said that the Eagles have what it takes to start…
30 Aug
Nigeria's quest to see German gaffer, Bruno Labbadia, bark out orders to Super Eagles players in next weekend's AFCON 2025
25 Apr 2024
A Nigerian coach is in line to be named as the new helmsman of the Super Eagles as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are poised to announce the new head coach, bringing an end to weeks of speculation and discussion regarding the replacement for Jose Peseiro. The NFF's decision-making process involved a deliberation on whether…
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The presidency on Friday cautioned Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State over his sustained criticism of the Tax Reform Bills before the National Assembly. Mr Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Public Communication, in a statement, said attempts to stampede or abort the tax Reform Bills must be regarded as undemocratic and…
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President Bola Tinubu on Friday extended condolences to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, on the death of his mother, Hajiya Hauwa’u Abubakar, at the age of 94. The president, in a statement by his Spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja, said the death of the nonagenarian was a loss that…
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An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Friday, ordered the remand of 22-year-old Nathaniel Yohana in a correctional facility over alleged murder charges. The Magistrate, Mrs Adebola Adeola, did not, however, take Yohana’s plea for lack of jurisdiction. She directed the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice.…
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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe still hopes goalkeeper Martin Dubravka will stay at St James' Park beyond the end of the January transfer window. The in-form 35-year-old Slovakia international has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab as he enters the final six months of his contract with the Magpies.…
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Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged the new board members of Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to take advantage of innovative technologies to drive development. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge at the swearing-in ceremony of the six board members, on Friday at the Lagos House, Ikeja. Three permanent secretaries were also sworn in…
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The Enugu State Government says it has earmarked N10 billion for the renovation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. Lloyd Ekweremmadu, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, said this on Friday in Enugu during the first management meeting of the ministry for 2025. Ekweremmadu said the state governor Peter Mbah was committed to developing…
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Accrington Stanley's trip to Anfield in the FA Cup third round on Saturday will be the League Two side's "Champions League final". The clubs are 86 league positions apart in the 92-team pyramid with Slot's men leading the Premier League, while Stanley sit just outside the relegation zone in…
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The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has said it saved property worth N1.94 trillion and 30,890 lives in fire incidents and other emergencies across the country in year 2024. The FFS Controller General (CG), Abdulganiyu Jaji, said this during the FFS 2025 media briefing on Friday at the service headquarters in Abuja. Jaji, however, said that…
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Bulgaria's former prime minister Kiril Petkov was charged with abuse of power on Friday, for ordering the late-night arrest of his predecessor and two of his closest aides. Three-time premier Boyko Borisov, his former finance minister and press service chief were detained in March 2022 as part of a probe into suspected extortion and possible…
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Residents of Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise security in 2025. Some of the residents made the call in separate interviews with newsmen in Toto on Friday. Mr Yahaya Idris, a resident of Toto, applauded President Tinubu for the strides recorded in 2024. Idris said improved security…