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AFCON 2025: Lookman Fires Nigeria Past Tanzania 2-1 in Opener Game

Nigeria began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard‑fought 2-1 victory over Tanzania in Group C, thanks to a stunning strike...

CAF Unveils African Nations League, Shifts AFCON to Four-Year Cycle

African football is set for a historic transformation following the Confederation of African Football (CAF)’s announcement of a new African Nations League and a...

Davido, Lartiste to Perform at AFCON 2025 Opening Concert in Rabat

Afrobeats superstar Davido will headline the official kick‑off concert of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Rabat, Morocco, according to the Confederation...

Nigeria Challenges DR Congo’s Eligibility in World Cup Playoff

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have filed a formal complaint to FIFA, alleging that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) fielded ineligible players in last...

Striker, Ahmed Musa, Retires After 15 Years with Super Eagles

Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has announced his retirement from international football, closing the chapter on a remarkable 15-year career with Nigeria’s national...

Mikel Reveals How He Got Super Eagles’ Unpaid Bonuses at 2018 World Cup

Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has disclosed how he intervened to resolve the issue of unpaid qualification bonuses owed to Nigerian players...

Super Eagles Begin AFCON Journey in Cairo, at least 10 Players Arrive Camp

The air in Cairo feels heavy with expectation as Nigeria’s Super Eagles begin their march toward the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. About ten...

Zinedine Zidane’s Son Luca Makes Algeria’s AFCON 2025 Squad

Goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of French football legend Zinedine Zidane, has been included in Algeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON),...

FIFA Adds New 3-Minutes Hydration Breaks Per Half for 2026 World Cup

FIFA has confirmed that hydration breaks will be introduced in all fixtures at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a significant change to match...

Buendia’s Late Strike Smashes Arsenal’s 18-Games Unbeaten Record

The roar at Villa Park was deafening. Seconds from safety, Arsenal’s unbeaten run was ripped apart by Emiliano Buendia’s thunderous finish. His strike, lashed...

Troost-Ekong Retires from National Football; NFF Celebrates Him

William Troost-Ekong has closed his chapter with the Super Eagles after ten years of unbroken commitment to Nigeria. He announced his retirement from international...

World Cup 2026 Draw Kicks Off Amid Star-Studded Ceremony

The countdown to the first 48-team 2026 World Cup begins in earnest on Friday as the draw for the 2026 finals takes place in...

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