Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has spoken of the deep disappointment in the dressing room following their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations falling short at the semifinal stage.
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen insists the late Rashidi Yekini remains the country’s greatest ever centre forward, even as he closes in on the iconic goal record.
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has moved swiftly to douse any potential tension between his star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, insisting the brief on-field spat will not be allowed to disrupt the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign.
A brace from Victor Osimhen saw Nigeria ease past Mozambique 4-0 in a one-sided Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash in Morocco on Monday night.
The highly-anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is set to captivate football enthusiasts as it kicks off in Morocco on December 21, 2025, culminating in the final on January 18, 2026, at the newly renovated Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, Morocco wingback Achraf Hakimi and Egypt star Mohamed Salah have made the final shortlist the 2025 CAF Player of the Year award.