Final 24 qualified countries for AFCON 2025 (Full list)

Lineup of 24 countries for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is complete, with Mozambique claiming the final spot following a 2-1 win over Guinea-Bissau. AFCON 2025, set to begin in December next year, will be hosted by Morocco, who automatically have a place in the competition as the host nation. The competition will […]

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AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Nigeria aims strong finish against Rwanda despite absence of 3 key players

Super Eagles of Nigeria are poised to take on Amavubi of Rwanda on Monday in the final Group D encounter of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Even though the three-time African champions have already secured a ticket to Morocco 2025 and the top spot in the group, Head Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has assured […]

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Jake Paul defeats former heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson’s controversial return to boxing ended in a one-sided defeat on Friday, with Youtuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul cruising to victory by unanimous decision against the heavyweight icon in Texas. Tyson, 58, barely landed a punch during the eight-round bout at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with Paul winning by big margins on all three cards […]

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles draw 1-1 with Benin Republic in 2025 AFCON qualification

Super Eagles of Nigeria have sealed the top position in Group D of the 2025 AFCON qualification series after playing a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Thursday. The on loan Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, salvaged a point for Nigeria with an 81st-minute header after the hosts […]

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Ex-Nigerian international footballer, Atulewa dies a month after his wife’s death

Former Nigerian U-20 international and FIFA World Cup silver medalist, Gift Atulewa, has passed away. He died earlier on Tuesday, November 12 from complications relating to high blood pressure (HBP). Azuka Chiemeka, spokesperson for the Delta State Football Association, confirmed the news, stating that the 38-year-old forward died around 7 a.m. Chiemeka mentioned that Atulewa […]

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Super Eagles awarded 3 points, $50k fine slammed on Libya

Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria three points and three goals in their abandoned matchday 4, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, which was scheduled to be held in Benina on 15 October. Its ruling on Saturday, which was signed by chairman Ousmane […]

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Nigerian Flamingos beat Dominican Republic, move to quarter final in U-17 Women’s World Cup

A late 89th-minute goal has helped Nigeria’s women’s U-17 national team, the Flamingos, beat hosts Dominican Republic early Wednesday in Santo Domingo in the ongoing 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Midfielder Shakirat Moshood collected the ball from 25 yards and launched a powerful left-footed strike at goal which went past the Dominican goalkeeper, marking […]

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Osimhen’s bicycle kick goal work of art ―Galatasaray

Galatasaray are awed by Victor Osimhen’s bicycle kick goal in Saturday’s 3-0 win at Antalyaspor, with the Turkish champions describing the effort as more than a photograph, a work of art, in a statement on their Instagram page on Sunday. The Nigeria striker delivered the spectacular effort that will stay indelible in the annals of global […]

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Nigeria’s Green Eagles legendary goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, dies

Former goalkeeper for Nigerian national team, the Green Eagles, Mr. Peter Fregene, also known as The Flying Cat, has passed away. He died on Sunday night at the age of 77 after a long battle with illness. His passing was announced on social media by his close friend and fellow ex-international, Segun Odegbami, in a […]

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Eagles return home without game after 20 hours ordeal in Libya

From Sunday to Monday, players and officials of Nigeria’s Super Eagles were held hostage at the Al Abraq Airport in Al Abraq, Libya by Libyan authorities upon their arrival in the country ahead of Tuesday’s 2025 AFCON qualifying Group D clash with the Mediterranean Knights. After Nigerian contingent was stranded for over 20 hours without […]

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Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong speaks on Nigerian players ordeal in Libya airport

Nigeria’s Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has stated that the team has agreed to boycott the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match with Libya following their airport ordeal. Nigeria defeated Libya 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, October 11. Both nations are scheduled to play the return leg in […]

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Anthony Joshua suffers defeat by knockout again

British-Nigerian boxer and two-time unified heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has suffered the second knockout defeat of his boxing career, falling to Daniel Dubois in their all-British heavyweight title fight at Wembley Stadium. IBF heavyweight champion, Dubois, dominated the bout from the first round, knocking Joshua down twice before landing a decisive right hand in the […]

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Super Eagles retain their position in latest FIFA ranking

Super Eagles of Nigeria retained their 39th position in the latest FIFA men’s world football ranking released on Thursday. During the period under review, the Super Eagles played two games. Nigeria defeated the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 3-0, while they were held to a 0-0 draw by the Amavubi of Rwanda. Both fixtures were qualifying […]

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Nigeria’s Folashade breaks Para-Powerlifting record at the Paralympics

Nigeria’s super lifter, Folashade Oluwafemiayo has just broken her World Record in the Women’s over 86kg Para-Powerlifting, becoming the first female Para-athlete in history to lift 166kg. The lifting was an improvement from her existing World Record of 165kg. She also added a gold medal to the record. This was an incredible performance from Oluwafemiayo […]

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles beat Benin Republic 3-0

Nigeria’s Super Eagles began their 2025 AFCON qualifiers in emphatic style on Saturday, beating the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 3-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The Super Eagles started as expected, on the front foot as they dominated most of the opening half but struggled to find a […]

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Labbadia turns down Super Eagles’ job very close to crucial AFCON qualifiers

The new Super Eagles manager, Bruno Labbadia, has turned down the job less than two weeks before crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin and Rwanda, according to reports from German publication Kicker. Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had announced Labbadia’s appointment on Tuesday, positioning him as the successor to Finidi George, who resigned […]

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Du Plessis defeats Nigeria’s Adesanya to retain UFC middleweight title

South African fighter, Dricus Du Plessis, in a highly charged main event at UFC 305, retained his middleweight title, defeating Nigerian-born Israel Adesanya by submission in the fourth round. The grudge match, which had been fueled by pre-fight tensions over race and identity, culminated in a dramatic turn of events as Du Plessis secured the […]

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