Cote d’Ivoire Withdraws As Host For 2025 U-20 AFCON.
Cote d’Ivoire has withdrawn from hosting the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations just weeks before the tournament is set to begin from April 26 to May 18, 2025. In a statement, the Ivorian Football Federation said the government has officially notified the CAF Secretary General of this development. CAF had already conducted the draw […]
Flying Eagles to resume camping March 10 for U-20 AFCON Preparation
Nigeria’s U-20 boys, Flying Eagles, are now on a short break following their two-match tour of Cote d’Ivoire last week. Players and officials were given nine days off as they arrived from Abidjan, with the team to regroup in Abuja on Monday, March 10. Aliyu Zubairu’s charges will contend with Egypt, South Africa and Morocco […]
CAF to hold Final Draw for Under-20 AFCON
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will know their opponents at the CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, as the Final Draw is set to take place today in Cairo. The tournament, to be hosted by Cote d’Ivoire will see 13 teams compete from April 26 to May 18, 2025, with the top four nations to qualify for […]
Flying Eagles to tackle Egypt in friendlies ahead of U-20 AFCON
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will take on Egypt in a double-header friendly on February 25 and February 27, in Cairo. Both games will serve as part of the Flying Eagles preparation for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Head coach, Aliyu Zubairu has already invited 30 players for the friendlies. Cote d’Ivoire will host the […]
Golden Eaglets to miss U-17 AFCON in Morocco and consecutive U-17 World cup
Nigeria’s the Golden Eaglets have been left without a place in the expanded 2025 U-17 AFCON in Morocco. Despite finishing third at last year’s WAFU B U-17 Championship in Ghana, the Golden Eaglets fell short in the qualifiers with Ivory Coast and winners Burkina Faso picking the automatic spots in the region. The 2025 U-17 […]
Super Eagles lose to Rwanda in final 2025 AFCON Qualifier.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria faced a surprising defeat against Rwanda, losing 2-1 in their final match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The match took place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria, and despite the loss, Nigeria had already secured qualification for the tournament. Samuel Chukwueze opened the […]
Super Eagles Players Arrive Camp for AFCON Qualifier
21 Super Eagles players have arrived camp in Abidjan ahead of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali and Umar Sadiq are the only players yet to hit camp. The team will have their first team training in Abidjan later tonight. The three-time African champions will tackle Benin Republic in […]
Eguavoen Names 23-Player Squad for AFCON Qualifiers, Osimhen Returns
The Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has invited 23 players for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda, including Victor Osimhen, who was absent in the last game against Libya due to injury. Also returning to the Super Eagles team after a while out is Real Sociedad’s Umar Sadiq.The games […]
Super Eagles Set to Open Camp for 2025 AFCON Qualifiers Against Libya
Super Eagles will on Sunday open camp for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Augustine Eguavoen’s side will be based at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State for training ahead of the game. Coach Eguavoen is expected to unveil his squad […]
NFF appoints New Head Coach Of Super Eagles
Nigeria Football Federation has appointed German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of the Super Eagles. NFF’s General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, who announced this today, said Labbadia’s appointment is with immediate effect. The 58-year-old, who is the sixth German to lead the Super Eagles, is to take charge of the three-time African champions for two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic on Saturday, September 7th in Uyo, and Rwanda on Tuesday, September 10th in Kigali. The NFF is expected to hand over a list of 40 players to Labbadia, as provisional squad for the upcoming qualifiers.