NIGERIA

Nigeria make winning start to AFCON campaign after seeing off Tanzania

Nigeria put missing on FIFA World Cup qualification behind them after making a winning start at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 2-1 victory against Tanzania at the Fez Stadium in Morocco.

23 Dec 2025

AFCON 2025: African nations gear up for exciting group stage clashes

We take a look at the six groups for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations that kicks off this Sunday when hosts Morocco take on Comoros in Rabat.

16 Dec 2025

AFCON 2025: The most successful countries in history

With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations around the corner, we take a stroll down memory lane.

10 Dec 2025

William Troost-Ekong of Nigeria during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa at Peace Stadium of Bouaké on February 7, 2024 in Bouaké,

Olisha Ndah salutes William Troost-Ekong after shock retirement

Orlando Pirates defender Olisah Ndah has paid tribute to Super Eagles captain and national teammate William Troost-Ekong following his retirement from international football last week.

09 Dec 2025

Nigeria's William Troost-Ekong retires from international football

William Troost-Ekong has announced his retirement from international football, drawing the curtain on a decade-long career that made him one of Nigeria's most respected leaders.

29 Nov 2025

Eric Chelle says DR Congo used rituals in dramatic penalty win

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle sparked controversy after his team's World Cup Qualifiers Playoffs defeat, alleging that a DR Congo official performed "voodoo" rituals during the penalty shootout.

17 Nov 2025