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Mikel referenced a personal experience from Nigeria’s triumphant 2013 AFCON campaign in South Africa, recalling an altercation with then-teammate Victor...

Eric Chelle has stabilised Nigeria, modernised the attack, and restored confidence. Yet the same man who engineered a World Cup...

The 2026 edition of the initiative will kick off in Nigeria on 30 January, with Lagos hosting the opening phase...

The situation echoes previous incidents involving the national team, particularly during last year’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa playoffs in...

For a tournament already rich in subplots, this is one layered with history, pedigree, and unfinished business.

Côte d’Ivoire dominated proceedings, with Amad Diallo producing a goal and an assist to inspire a convincing display against the...

With Nigeria’s attacking confidence and Algeria’s hard-earned resilience, the clash promises to be one of the standout fixtures of AFCON...

“I congratulate Nigeria. They showed full strength, maturity and efficiency throughout the game,” the coach said.

The 41-year-old Englishman has signed a long-term contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2032

Since March 2025, Osimhen has enjoyed a prolific run, scoring nine goals in 10 matches for the Super Eagles.

Against a Mozambique side coached by Chiquinho Conde, the Super Eagles blended intensity, power, and clarity of purpose to overwhelm...

On Monday, Egypt reached the quarter-finals after defeating Benin 3–1 in extra time, with Mohamed Salah scoring with the final...

Reacting to the performance against Mozambique, former Super Eagles utility player Mutiu Adepoju, praised the team for their improved effort

On paper, Nigeria went into the tie as overwhelming favourites. On the pitch in Fès, they played like a team...

“I play for the badge and my teammates; assists or goals, the team comes first.”

The Super Eagles are the first team to score four goals in a match at the AFCON 2025

Nigeria have a strong record against Mozambique and remain unbeaten in five previous meetings, including a 3–0 AFCON group-stage win...

Appointed in November 2024 to replace Erik ten Hag, Amorim oversaw a difficult debut season, with United finishing 15th in...

Senegal’s comeback win over Sudan carried a deeper historical meaning, linking the present to a teenage milestone first established by...

The only previous AFCON clash between Nigeria and Mozambique came in January 2010 in Angola, when Nigeria won 3–0, with...

Nigeria carry pedigree, depth and ambition. Mozambique carry hunger, freedom and belief. At AFCON’s business end, that collision can be...

Cameroon held on to claim a deserved win and will now face hosts Morocco in the quarter-finals, as their campaign...

Morocco will now face either Cameroon or South Africa in the quarter-finals on Friday.

Ademola Lookman said the Eagles were mentally prepared for a physically demanding contest against Mozambique

Diarra emerged as the hero, making crucial saves as Mali converted three penalties to Tunisia’s two.