AFCON
9 hours ago
Executive Secretary, Broadcasting Oragisation of Nigeria (BON), Yemisi Bamgbose, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation, Super Sport and those associated with the AFCON qualifier
3 days ago
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has asked the Libyan Football Federation, LFF, and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to submit documents relating to the cancellation of the 2025 AFCON qualifying Group D fixture.
17 Oct
Just as the Libyans were preparing to walk over the Super Eagles, on Tuesday evening, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially announced the cancellation of the Libya versus Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
16 Oct
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has constituted a disciplinary panel led by Senegal’s Ousmane Kane, to decide on the circumstances that led to the cancellation of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between hosts, Libya and Nigeria.
15 Oct
Executive Director Media Rights Agenda (MRA), Edetaen Ojo, has expressed serious concern over recent attack on journalists heading to cover the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.
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. French second-tier league forward…
11 Oct
The absence of star players in his squad notwithstanding, Libya’s Head Coach, Nasser Al-Hadiri, is sure of picking a draw in today’s 2025 AFCON qualifiers against the Super Eagles, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
10 Oct
Football enthusiasms have expressed divergent views on the invitation extended to Super Eagles defender, Benjamin Tanimu, for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya. Some of the enthusiasts spoke in separate interviews with The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)on Thursday in Lagos. One of the enthusiasts,Monday Iremi, said that the interim Super Eagles…
3 Oct
Unless a miracle happens, Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, may not be available for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying games between Nigeria and Libya.
25 Sep
Former Super Eagles captain and assistant coach Joseph Yobo has hailed Austin Eguavoen's attacking approach, recalling their time together during Nigeria's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign. Yobo, who worked under Eguavoen both as a player and assistant coach, spoke highly of the Nigerian manager’s emphasis on offensive play, stating it reflected the nation’s…
21 Sep
The excitement in some football circle about Nigeria’s recent outings in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying series against Benin Republic and Rwanda is instructive, given the dismal performance of the team particularly in the 2026 World Cup qualifying series.
15 Sep
In this engaging interview with AZUBUIKE JIDEAKA, former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo offers candid reflections on his time as both a player and assistant coach with the Nigerian national team. Yobo speaks about working alongside Austin Eguavoen, the challenges of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, and his thoughts on the national team’s future. He…
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