Tag: Afcon

AFCON 2025 Breaks Digital Engagement Records

The CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 shattered digital records, pulling in 6.1 billion impressions and 5.2 billion video views across social media platforms. CAF announced the figures on Wednesday, saying the tournament nearly tripled the reach of the previous edition and confirmed AFCON’s status as the most viewed continental football competition. Fans […]

Akor Adams’ AFCON Goal Makes CAF Top Five

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has gained continental acclaim after CAF named his goal against Algeria among the top five goals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Adams struck decisively in Nigeria’s quarter-final clash with Algeria, combining precision and composure to seal a 2–0 victory for the Super Eagles. CAF’s list celebrates goals that […]

FG Releases Super Eagles’ AFCON Bonuses

The Federal Government has released the Super Eagles’ match bonuses at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, ending days of uncertainty within the camp. Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, said players will receive the funds in their domiciliary accounts within 24 hours, noting that foreign currency conversion caused the delay. The development […]

Super Eagles Edge Tunisia 3–2 to Seal AFCON Round of 16 Spot

Nigeria super Eagles booked an early place in the Round of 16 of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Tunisia in Fès at the weekend. ‎The Super Eagles dominated for long spells, racing into a 3–0 lead through goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman. ‎Tunisia mounted […]

Caf admits Wafcon and Afcon ‘scheduling nightmare’

Organisers of Africa’s premier men’s and women’s international football tournaments have admitted they face a “scheduling nightmare”, but dates for forthcoming editions are closer to being agreed. General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), Veron Mosengo-Omba in an interview, promised that an announcement on the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in […]

Egypt will Host the AFCON 2025 draw today

The Confederation of African Football would hold the preliminary draw for the Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 on Tuesday, 20 February 2024, in Cairo, Egypt. The draw is scheduled for 1 pm Nigerian time. The preliminary round will feature the eight lowest-ranked teams according to the FIFA ranking: Somalia, Djibouti, Sao Tome, Chad, Mauritius, […]

Hosts Côte d’Ivoire clinch third AFCON title after comeback win over Nigeria

Super Eagles lost 2-1 to hosts Ivory Coast in a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on Sunday.  The Ivorian’s came from behind, being a goal down in the first hal, but scored two goals in the second half for victory.  Ivory Coast’s success […]

Victor Osimhen declared fit as Super Eagles take on Bafana Bafana of S’Africa in AFCON

To Football, Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has been cleared by the team’s medical doctor for the clash against South Africa later today. Recall Osimhen missed the Super Eagles trip to Bouake – the venue of the semi-final clash with South Africa – after suffering abdominal discomfort. However, reports from Abidjan has revealed that, Osimhen […]

Egypt Sacks Head Coach After Disappointing Cup Of Nations

Rui Vitoria has been sacked as Egypt head coach after the African football giants hopes of a record-extending eighth Africa Cup of Nations triumph were dashed last week. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced the sacking in a statement, adding that it was “reviewing foreign coaches’ resumes”. The EFA had last week “apologised” to Egyptian […]

Peseiro not thinking about Bafana Bafana’s penalty-saving specialist

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has underlined that he is not thinking about South Africa’s penalty-saving specialist Ronwen Williams ahead of Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana. The Mamelodi Sundowns glovesman etched his name into the history books as the first goalkeeper to ever save four penalties […]