•Team captain, Wilfred Ndidi Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has spoken with confidence and optimism after stepping into a leadership role ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, insisting the team is united and motivated to make amends after recent disappointments. Ndidi, who was named the team’s captain days ago, said...
•Morocco’s forward Ayoub El Kaabi (R)celebrates goal against Comoros with teammates, yesterday Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals as hosts Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations bid off to a winning start by beating minnows Comoros 2-0 in the tournament’s opening game yesterday. Soufiane Rahimi had a penalty saved in a [...
•Nigeria’s defender William Troost-Ekong Nigeria’s captain, William Troost-Ekong, has retired from international football, days after he was included in the Super Eagles’ provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) billed for December 21. Ekong, who has been with the Super Eagles since 2015, announced his retirement from inter...
•Nigeria’s Super Eagles Victor Boniface, Ola Aina, Francis Uzoho, and Kelechi Iheanacho were among notable returnees as Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, unveiled Nigeria’s provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Aina was injured in Nigeria’s draw against South Africa in September during the World Cup qualifiers...
•Morocco players celebrate victory with trophy yesterday Morocco secured their record third African Nations Championship title yesterday as Oussama Lamlioui’s late strike grabbed a dramatic 3-2 final victory over Madagascar in Nairobi. Felicite Manohatsoa’s long-range strike gave first-time finalists Madagascar a surprise lead in the ninth mi...
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