Nigeria Clinches AFCON 2025 Third Place: Eagles Beat Egypt 4-2 on Penalties in Casablanca
Nwabali’s heroics and Lookman’s decisive kick earn Nigeria a record ninth AFCON bronze medal. The Super Eagles of Nigeria finished the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 campaign on a high, securing third place with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt after a goalless 90 minutes at the Stade Mohammed V on Saturday. […]
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Fall in Penalty Heartbreak to Morocco
Nigeria’s AFCON dreams end after a dramatic shootout loss in semi-final. The Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 dreams came to a heartbreaking end after a dramatic penalty shootout loss to host nation Morocco in the semi-final of the continental tournament on January 14, 2026. It was a gruelling encounter between two African heavyweights, and while Nigeria […]
Salah, Osimhen, Mbeumo, Amad: Who Will Shine at AFCON 2025?
Nigeria and Africa’s Best Set to Battle for Continental Glory. 1. Mohamed Salah (Egypt) — The Egyptian King Mohamed Salah arrives at AFCON 2025 as one of the most recognisable African footballers of his generation. Egypt’s captain remains the heartbeat of the Pharaohs, combining elite finishing, pace and leadership honed over years at the highest […]
Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)
Your complete guide to the dates, hosts, teams, groups, format, and what Nigerian fans should expect in Morocco. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Africa’s most prestigious men’s national football competition, is set to kick off in Morocco this festive season with 24 teams battling for continental glory. Dates and Duration The tournament will take […]