Osimhen, Lookman headline Nigeria’s Squad for AFCON 2025
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with star attackers Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman leading the selections. The Super Eagles gaffer had previously released a 54-man preliminary squad, which has now been reduced to only 28 players, beating the December 11 deadline set […]
Super Eagles’ Troost-Ekong retires from international football
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football, confirming he will no longer play for the team. The Al-Kholood defender released a statement on social media on Thursday, ending his 10-year spell at the national team only a few weeks to the 2025 AFCON tournament. He was included in Eric Chelle’s […]
FIFA eases AFCON pressure as clubs get extra week with their stars
FIFA has handed clubs an unexpected boost by allowing African stars to remain with their teams until December 15 before heading to the Africa Cup of Nations. The new decision means top players such as Mohamed Salah, Bryan Mbeumo and Achraf Hakimi will stay available for one more crucial week. The shift comes as European […]
Slot prepares Liverpool for life without Salah as AFCON duty calls
Mohamed Salah will leave for the Africa Cup of Nations on or before December 15, but Arne Slot insists the Liverpool forward will still feature in the Premier League match against Brighton on December 13. The Reds now shift gears as they get ready for a spell without their most lethal attacker. Slot made it […]
Ruben Amorim admits Manchester United may struggle during AFCON
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has admitted the Red Devils may have to struggle a bit when some members of his squad depart for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations set to kick-off in December. The Red Devils are set to be without several key players, with Bryan Mbeumo representing Cameroon, Amad Diallo featuring for […]
Marc-Vivien Foe Prize: Hakimi wins Ligue 1’s Best African player
Paris Saint Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has been awarded the illustrious Marc-Vivien Foe Prize, which honors the best African player in Ligue 1. The remarkable honor PSG star has received is a result of his exceptional play all season long, both in their domestic league and the UEFA Champions League. READ: PSG eliminate Arsenal to […]
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles to face Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania
Nigeria have been handed a favorable draw ahead of the 2025 African Cup of Nations, with the Super Eagles drawn to face Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania. The showpiece event which is scheduled to host later this year in Morocco from the 21st of December till the 18th of January 2026, has seen the three-time champions […]
Nigeria or Libya? Gernot Rohr reveals key match that will decide Benin’s AFCON 2025 fate
Former head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Gernot Rohr, has pinpointed the decisive match for Benin Republic’s Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualification. The Cheetahs of Benin are set to face the 2013 AFCON champions at the Felix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan tomorrow before travelling to Tripoli for their final Group D encounter […]
Super Eagles set to face Benin and Rwanda as Eguavoen names final squad for AFCON qualifiers
Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has revealed his squad for the crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. William Troost-Ekong leads a squad featuring Victor Osimhen, Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman, and Nantes winger Moses Simon, all of whom are expected to play pivotal roles in the upcoming fixtures. The squad also […]
2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Spittler unleashes Kaizer Chiefs, Al Ahli stars and 28 others ahead of Nigeria-Libya clash
Head coach of the Rwanda national team, Torsten Spittler, has announced a strong 30-man squad ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Libya. The East Central African side suffered a 3-nil loss to Gernot Rohr’s troops in their last campaign, and they are looking for the […]
