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AFCON 2025 runs from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, marking the first time the tournament will be staged...

The NSC described the outing as a strong reflection of the nation’s vast grassroots talent and a promising future for...

For now, Paul’s focus is on recovery after a brutal lesson delivered in the ring by a rejuvenated Anthony Joshua.

For a host nation desperate to end a half-century continental drought, the stakes could hardly be higher.

By shifting AFCON to a four-year cycle, CAF believes the tournament will gain greater prestige, improved planning stability and enhanced...

Anthony Joshua overcame a frustrating start before asserting his class against the novice opponent.

With 51 players called up from Ligue 1 clubs alone, France’s top flight will be the most represented league at...

Musa, Nigeria’s record FIFA World Cup goalscorer with four across two tournaments in Brazil (2014) and Russia (2018), has formally...

The 29-year-old revealed that he has already begun consultations within the squad, particularly with senior players, to ensure everyone is...

At the 1988 AFCON in Morocco, Nigeria were drawn in Group B alongside Cameroon, Egypt and Kenya, with all their...

The three-time champions arrived in the North African kingdom on Thursday, completing their journey from Cairo to Fès aboard a...

Nigeria’s complaint stemmed from their elimination after a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo in November, a result that...

In practical terms, Nigeria’s failure to qualify immediately shut the door on a guaranteed $10.5 million (about N15.5 billion)— money...

Officials of the national team confirmed that the Super Eagles will leave Cairo at midday, bringing an end to their...

The Niger Delta Games will take place in Benin City, Edo State, from 20 to 27 February 2026, featuring competitions...

Amokachi said many of the pitches approved for league matches required urgent upgrades to meet acceptable standards

From Mozambique to Uganda, Senegal to Gabon, AFCON 2025 will not only be a showcase of the future, but it...

Victor Osimhen’s arrival means head coach Eric Chelle now has his full complement of players as Nigeria enters the final...

Ahmed Musa retires as the country's most capped player ever

Osimhen remains central to Nigeria’s hopes in Morocco, having been a key figure in recent international campaigns and a proven...

Nnadozie has conquered Africa repeatedly, delivered on the biggest continental stages, and thrived in Europe.

Osimhen tops the nomination list with nods in three categories, including the Sam Okwaraji Awards, and the Rashidi Yekini Award...

Both coaches made use of the friendly nature of the fixture to rotate players and assess squad depth, with Super...

The Nigeria Football Fedration has lodged an official complaints which may help the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 FIFA...

Despite the numbers painting a picture of control and consistency, Finidi was honest enough to admit that the performance itself...