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As the Super Eagles confirmed their place in the knockout phase, cheers and applause rippled through the crowd

Nigeria defeated Tunisia 3-2 on Saturday at the African Cup of Nations.

Chelle’s greatest challenge is balance. Nigeria’s ceiling is high, arguably higher than most teams in Morocco.

Coming into the contest, Nigeria were buoyed by a narrow opening-day win over Tanzania, while Tunisia arrived full of confidence ...

The Super Eagles and the Carthage Eagles enter this high-stakes encounter level on three points after winning their opening matches

With qualification momentum and group supremacy on the line, fine margins will matter. Here are five Super Eagles players capable ...

Nigeria and Tunisia have met 21 times over the past 64 years. Each side has recorded six wins, while nine ...

Super Eagles coach weighs tactical gamble as Eagles seek revenge, supremacy against Tunisia

The backlash against Oliseh’s Tanzania match commentary was swift and pointed

Fans on social media accused the former midfield general of being overly critical, particularly of star striker Victor Osimhen, despite ...

The Super Eagles took an early step forward in their AFCON journey with the win and will next face Tunisia ...

Chelle said the team created several chances, especially in the first half, but admitted mistakes in the second half allowed ...

Ndidi said the team had been challenged by the technical crew to maintain higher concentration levels in subsequent matches

While Nigeria were made to dig deep against Tanzania, Tunisia delivered one of the most controlled performances of the tournament’s ...

For a side that arrived in Morocco burdened with expectation, this was meant to be a statement. Instead, it became ...

It was a performance heavy on defensive grit and individual moments, but light on fluency and ruthlessness, a reminder that ...

Troost-Ekong described the honour as a proud moment for his family and a powerful reminder of his bond with Nigeria

With fellow title contenders like Morocoo, Egypt and South Africa all starting on winning notes, the Super Eagles cannot afford ...

Ndidi has fired a clear message ahead of Nigeria’s Group C opener against Tanzania

Speaking at the presentation, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau said the gesture underscored the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to Nigerian sports.

The Super Eagles go into the match as clear favourites, but they know AFCON games are rarely straightforward, especially on ...

For all of Nigeria’s pedigree and power, AFCON has always been a tournament that leaves space for belief. And on ...

Historically, AFCON opens have blown favourites off course; one early slip and momentum shifts

Nigeria finished the year with 1,502.46 points, sitting fifth in Africa behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt and Algeria.

On paper, it reads like a mismatch. But, AFCON does not forgive slow starts. It punishes arrogance. And it rewards ...