Marrakesh, Morocco – January 6, 2026: Defending Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions Ivory Coast secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso in the round of 16, becoming the first title-holders since 2010 to reach the quarter-finals. Manchester United winger Amad Diallo was the star of the show, opening the scoring in the 20th…
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has expressed confidence and optimism ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign, insisting the team is united, motivated, and ready to respond after recent disappointments. Ndidi, who was named captain only days ago, said expectations around the squad are high and that the atmosphere in camp reflects a…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the AFCON Morocco 2025 Local Organising Committee have announced that football fans travelling to Morocco for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations will be eligible for free electronic visas. The policy applies to supporters from countries that typically require a visa to enter Morocco. In a statement issued…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has picked Nov. 14 and 18 for Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Rwanda. A statement on Tuesday by NFF, that the Match-day 5 clash with Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been awarded 3 points and 3 goals against Libya in the AFCON qualifiers by CAF. The Libyan Football Federation was also fined $50,000 by CAF. Nigerian Players and staff were held hostage at an airport in Libya without food and water for 20 hours. Nigeria pulled out of the game over…
According to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel, the apex continental football body will announce the final decision regarding the players’ ordeal during the first leg in Nigeria in October, which ended 1-0 in favor of the Super Eagles and the reverse fixture that would have held at the 10,550-capacity, Libya’s first all-seater stadium. The outlet also revealed…
After German Bruno Labbadia decided against taking over because the Nigeria Football Federation would not pay his tax bill, he was a late substitute. Former Bundesliga manager Labbadia was supposed to take on fellow countryman Gernot Rohr, who three months prior had orchestrated Benin’s 2-1 triumph over Nigeria in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match….
