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Iwobi hopes Super Eagles still make 2026 World Cup

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi says he is still hopeful that Nigeria will feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite uncertainty over their qualification status.​ Speaking to Supersport Football, the Fulham star admitted the team is in a “waiting” situation as the country looks to FIFA for a possible lifeline after losing their playoff to the Democratic Republic of Congo.​ Iwobi was asked whether he would rather win the 2025 AFCON or qualify for the World Cup. He said the choice is difficult because lifting the AFCON trophy would be a huge legacy, but many of his teammates have never played at a World Cup and dream of doing so.​ He explained that he has already experienced the World Cup in 2018, so he does not want to be selfish by choosing AFCON glory at the expense of his […]

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CAF mulls new rules on goalkeepers’ towels after AFCON row

The Confederation of African Football may introduce stricter rules on the use of goalkeepers’ towels after controversial incidents at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Olivier Safari, president of the CAF Referees Committee, said the episodes exposed a gap in current regulations. The issue first drew attention during the semi final between Nigeria and hosts Morocco, when Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was repeatedly distracted as stadium officials interfered with towels placed behind his goal. Videos of the scenes went viral and sparked criticism from fans and analysts over poor pitchside control. The matter intensified in the final, again involving the host nation. Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy also faced interference, with ball boys, stewards and players handling or removing his towels. In one widely shared clip, Morocco star Achraf Hakimi was seen taking Mendy’s towel from the goal area. […]

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Lookman named Best Playmaker as CAF unveils AFCON 2025 awards

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the full list of awards and official statistics for the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 tournament in Morocco. Senegal were crowned champions, Morocco finished runners up and Nigeria took third place after a high scoring campaign.​ Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman was named Best Playmaker of the tournament after providing four assists, capping a brilliant competition for the Super Eagles. Senegal’s Sadio Mané won Player of the Tournament, while Morocco’s Brahim Díaz finished as top scorer with five goals and Yassine Bounou was voted Best Goalkeeper with five clean sheets.​ CAF’s statistics showed Nigeria as one of the standout teams, with the Super Eagles recording the most consecutive wins (five), the highest number of goals scored (14) and the highest average possession at 66 percent. Overall, AFCON 2025 produced 121 goals, while Morocco, Comoros, DR Congo […]

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Three Super Eagles stars make AFCON 2025 Best XI

Three Super Eagles players – Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Calvin Bassey – have been named in CAF’s Best XI for the TotalEnergies AFCON Morocco 2025. The list was released by CAF’s Technical Study Group after the tournament, where Nigeria finished third.​ Senegal and champions Morocco dominated the selection with four players each in the Team of the Tournament. CAF said the squad was chosen after detailed technical evaluation using live data, multi angle video and on site assessments by experts.​ Morocco’s goalkeeper Yassine Bounou led their contingent, alongside Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui and top scorer Brahim Díaz. Senegal’s Moussa Niakhaté, Pape Gueye, Idrissa Gueye and Sadio Mané also made the XI, with Mané crowned Player of the Tournament.​ Osimhen, who plays for Galatasaray, finished as Nigeria’s top scorer with four goals in six matches. Lookman also registered four goals […]

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Lookman backed to shine as Atalanta face Athletic Club

Atalanta coach Raffaele Palladino has praised Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman for returning early from AFCON duty to join his teammates for tonight’s UEFA Champions League clash with Athletic Club. Lookman was one of the Super Eagles’ standout players at AFCON, scoring three goals and netting the winning kick in the bronze medal shootout against Egypt.​ Palladino said Lookman was officially due back on Wednesday but pushed to be available for the game at all costs. He described this as a sign of the player’s strong attachment to Atalanta and his professionalism.​ The coach believes his side have a great opportunity in the tie against the Spanish club. Atalanta sit fifth in the new league style Champions League table, level on 13 points with PSG and Manchester City after six games.​ La Dea have also won three of their last four […]

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NOC president hails Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 bronze

Nigeria Olympic Committee president Habu Gumel has praised the Super Eagles for the character and resilience they showed in winning the bronze medal at AFCON 2025. He gave the commendation in a statement issued by the NOC Public Relations Officer, Tony Nezianya.​ Gumel applauded the team’s victory over Egypt in the third place match, describing the result as proof of the players’ mental strength and growing maturity. He noted that the Eagles bounced back from a gruelling semi final defeat to dominate the playoff encounter with renewed confidence and determination.​ He said the Super Eagles have once again become a source of national pride, displaying the famous never say die Nigerian spirit against top African opponents. According to him, the win highlights the remarkable transformation of the team under coach Eric Chelle.​ Gumel observed that within a year the side […]

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Gusau backs Chelle to lead Super Eagles to more success

Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Musa Gusau says the Super Eagles are on track to achieve major success under coach Eric Chelle. He spoke after Nigeria’s third place finish at the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, praising the team’s resilience after missing back to back World Cups.​ Gusau said the original target was to win the AFCON title, but he was proud of how the team played with energy, patriotism and strong character. He also thanked the Federal Government and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for sustained support for Nigerian football.​ Chelle, who assumed duty in January 2025, has led Nigeria in 17 competitive games without defeat, winning 11 and drawing six. Under him, the Super Eagles scored a record 14 goals at the Morocco AFCON and did not lose any of their seven matches in regulation time.​ Nigeria’s […]

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Tinubu praises Super Eagles for AFCON bronze fightback

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He commended the team for their resilience and professionalism after bouncing back from a painful semi final defeat to hosts Morocco.​ In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said the Eagles showed strong character by ending the tournament on a high. Nigeria secured third place by defeating seven time champions Egypt in the bronze medal match.​ Tinubu noted that Nigeria dominated the game in regulation time before edging Egypt in a tense penalty shootout. He described the victory as a clear reflection of the determination and can do spirit that defines Nigerians.​ The President acknowledged that many fans were disappointed after the semi final loss to Morocco on penalties. He […]

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Nwabali shines as Nigeria beat Egypt for AFCON bronze

Stanley Nwabali delivered a standout performance as Nigeria beat Egypt 4 2 on penalties to win the AFCON 2025 bronze medal at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca. The Super Eagles and Pharaohs drew goalless after 90 minutes before the match went to a shootout.​ Nwabali saved penalties from Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush to emerge as Nigeria’s hero in the shootout. His display confirmed his status as one of the top performers of the tournament.​ Ademola Lookman scored the decisive kick to seal victory for Nigeria. The Super Eagles converted their spot kicks with composure to secure third place.​ The result extended Nigeria’s perfect record in AFCON third place matches. It also gave the country a record ninth bronze medal at the continental showpiece.​ Despite the disappointment of losing on penalties to hosts Morocco in the semi final, Nigeria finished […]

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Osimhen, Ndidi, others leave Super Eagles AFCON camp

Four Super Eagles players have left Nigeria’s camp after the team’s victory over Egypt in the third-place match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.​ Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, Paul Onuachu and Chidozie Awaziem have all returned to their clubs in Europe following the game. Osimhen, Ndidi and Onuachu play in Turkey, while Awaziem is based in France.​ The four players departed Casablanca on a private jet shortly after the playoff match. Because of their exit, they will not attend the AFCON award ceremony scheduled to hold after Sunday’s final, as bronze medals were not presented on Saturday.

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