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Osimhen inches closer to Yekini’s goal scoring record

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is now just two goals away from equalling Rashidi Yekini’s long standing goal record for Nigeria after scoring in the 2–0 AFCON 2025 quarter final victory over Algeria. His latest strike took his tally to 35 goals for the national team, closing in on Yekini’s benchmark of 37.​ Osimhen had already moved to 34 goals with a brace in the round of 16 win against Mozambique in Fez, where Nigeria won 4–0. The Galatasaray forward has now scored nine times in his last 10 games for the Super Eagles, underlining his importance to the team’s current AFCON campaign.​ The 27 year old has reached his 35 goal mark in just 51 appearances for Nigeria, placing him firmly in the conversation among the country’s greatest ever forwards. He overtook Segun Odegbami’s 23 goal tally in March […]

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Eagles hungry to make amends for last AFCON – Ajayi

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi says Nigeria’s main target at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is to win the trophy as they prepare for a crucial semi final clash with hosts Morocco in Rabat on Wednesday night. Nigeria are three time AFCON champions and are now one win away from another appearance in the final.​ Speaking to Footy Africa, the Hull City defender explained that the team is driven by the pain of losing the last AFCON final to Côte d’Ivoire. He said the ambition has not changed and that the players are determined to make amends this time.​ Ajayi stressed that the squad remains hungry, ready and fully focused on the semi final challenge. He noted that both the current team and the previous squad shared the same goal, but that the disappointment of falling short has given […]

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CAF opens disciplinary probe after Nigeria’s win over Algeria

The Confederation of African Football has opened a disciplinary investigation into incidents that followed Nigeria’s 2–0 victory over Algeria in the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals in Morocco. CAF said its disciplinary board is reviewing reports from match officials, security personnel and media representatives before deciding on sanctions.​ Tensions reportedly boiled over at full time, with several Algerian players and officials confronting referee Issa Sy and his assistants over disputed decisions. Witnesses said some members of the Algerian delegation chased the officials towards the tunnel, behaviour CAF described as unacceptable under its disciplinary code.​ The unrest also affected the stands, where some angry Algerian fans attempted to breach barriers and allegedly damaged parts of the stadium before order was restored. CAF warned that individuals or federations found guilty of misconduct could face fines, suspensions or other penalties.​ CAF further confirmed it is […]

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Dollar rain as bonuses and cash pledges pour in for high flying Super Eagles

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set for a major financial windfall following their impressive run at AFCON 2025, with bonuses, private pledges and goal incentives piling up around the squad. The team’s 4 0 Round of 16 win over Mozambique and quarter final progress have triggered multiple layers of payments from the Nigeria Football Federation, government and supporters.​ ScoreNigeria reports that each player has already received a 15,000 win bonus in cash for the Round of 16 victory against Mozambique. This is in addition to a separate 10,000 per goal pledge for knockout games, which saw the squad share about ₦58 million after scoring four times in that match.​ Beyond official bonuses, billionaire industrialist Abdul Samad Rabiu has promised the team 500,000 dollars if they beat hosts Morocco to reach the final. Other corporate and political figures are also reported to […]

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AFCON 2025: Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt and Senegal set for blockbuster semi finals

The semi final line up for AFCON 2025 is complete, with hosts Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt and Senegal ready for two heavyweight clashes in Morocco. All four traditional giants came through intense quarter finals to keep their title ambitions alive.​ On Wednesday, January 14, Senegal will face seven time champions Egypt at the Grand Stade de Tanger in Tangier from 6 00 pm WAT. Later that night, hosts Morocco will take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with kickoff at 9 00 pm WAT.​ For the first time in AFCON history, all four semi final teams are led by African coaches, guaranteeing a fourth straight tournament won by a home grown manager. The last four features defending champions Senegal, record winners Egypt, host nation Morocco and a powerful Nigeria side spearheaded by in […]

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Nigeria have a good chance of winning AFCON, says Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez says Nigeria now have a strong chance of winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after knocking his team out in the quarterfinals. He was speaking after the Super Eagles beat Algeria 2 0 in Marrakech to reach a record 16th AFCON semifinal.​ Mahrez praised Nigeria’s attack, led by Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams, who both scored in the quarterfinal clash. He said the team’s balance, confidence and goal scoring form make them one of the favourites to lift the trophy in Morocco.​ Before the game, Mahrez had admitted that Nigeria’s forwards were among the most dangerous at the tournament, even though he insisted he was not afraid of facing them. Nigeria have scored more goals than any other side at this AFCON while also dominating possession in most of their matches.​ Despite his disappointment, Mahrez […]

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AFCON 2025 quarterfinal: Nigeria vs Algeria preview, date, time and where to watch

Nigeria face Algeria in a high stakes AFCON 2025 quarterfinal clash at the Grand Stade de Marrakech in Morocco. The Super Eagles reached the last eight after a dominant 4 0 win over Mozambique, while Algeria edged DR Congo in extra time to book their place.​ The match is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, with kickoff at 8 00 pm Nigerian time, 7 00 pm GMT, 2 00 pm ET in the US and 11 00 pm CET in Europe. It will be played at the 45,000 capacity Grand Stade de Marrakech, one of the main venues for the tournament.​ Nigeria come into the game as the tournament’s most dangerous attacking side, having scored the highest number of goals in the group stage and posting the best possession statistics. Key players include Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, whose combination […]

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AFCON 2025: Why DR Congo’s fans will be missed

DR Congo may be out of AFCON 2025, but their supporters have left one of the strongest impressions of the tournament.​From drums and dances to viral super fans, they turned every match into a moving street carnival in the stands.​ One of the most striking images was the “statue” supporter who stood motionless for 90 minutes with his arm raised, in tribute to independence hero Patrice Lumumba.​His calm, symbolic pose, surrounded by noise and colour, captured global attention and quickly became one of the defining visuals of AFCON 2025.​ Around him, DR Congo fans filled Moroccan stadiums with coordinated songs, bright outfits in national colours and nonstop drumming.​Their presence showed how passionate support can lift a team and also entertain neutral fans, even when the result on the pitch is disappointing.​ With DR Congo now eliminated, many at the tournament […]

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Algeria set up AFCON quarter final clash with Nigeria

Algeria have booked a place in the quarter finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, setting up a high profile clash with Nigeria’s Super Eagles.​Substitute Adil Boulbina scored a last minute extra time winner to give the Fennecs a 1–0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rabat.​ Just as the Round of 16 tie seemed destined for penalties, Boulbina cut in from the left and fired a dipping shot that clipped the underside of the crossbar before hitting the net.​The result keeps alive Algeria’s push for a third AFCON title after previous triumphs in 1990 on home soil and in 2019 in Egypt.​ Algeria’s victory ends hopes of an immediate rematch between Nigeria and DR Congo after their heated 2026 World Cup play off meeting last November.​Instead, Nigeria will now face familiar rivals Algeria in Marrakech on […]

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Osimhen outburst mars Nigeria’s AFCON win

Victor Osimhen’s emotional outburst overshadowed an otherwise emphatic night for Nigeria as the Super Eagles defeated Mozambique 4-0 to secure a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals on Monday. The Round of 16 encounter, played at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, was largely one-sided, with Nigeria dominant from the opening exchanges. However, the spotlight shifted in the second half when Osimhen became involved in a heated exchange with teammate Ademola Lookman. The incident occurred in the 63rd minute with Nigeria already leading 3-0 and Osimhen on a hat-trick. Frustrated after not receiving a pass, the Galatasaray striker openly confronted Lookman and left-back Bruno Onyemaechi. The argument escalated quickly, prompting captain Wilfred Ndidi to step in, while Mozambique defender Reinildo Mandava and Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey also intervened to calm the situation. Moments later, Osimhen asked to be substituted and […]

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