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Super Eagles’ triumph over Cameroon shows resilience, determination, fighting spirit of every Nigerian – FG

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has praised the exceptional performance of Nigeria’s Super Eagles in their 2-0 triumph over...

Nigeria’s Lookman sends Cameroon back to Yaounde with his brace

At the end of 90 minutes, Nigerian fans at the Felix Houphouet-Bigony Stadium were bouncing from side to side, dancing to rhythmic tunes...

AFCON: Pres. Tinubu says unimpressed with Super Eagles’ performance

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his displeasure over the performance of the Super Eagles in their last group game against Guinea-Bissau. The Minister...

Renewal of hostilities: Nigeria will face Cameroon in AFCON round of 16

Nigeria and Cameroon will renew their rivalry in the round of 16 tie at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory...

FG congratulates Super Eagles for qualifying for Round of 16

Sen. John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports, has applauded the Super Eagles for qualifying for the round of 16 at the ongoing...

Just in: AFCON Round of 16: Super Eagles romp to victory

Nigeria’s Super Eagles soared to the round of 16 in the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast on Monday pipping...

Despite CAF snubs, Nigerian referees will officiate at AFCON, World Cup in 2026 says NRA President Zubairu

The non-representation of Nigerian referees at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Abidjan is giving the Nigerian Referee Association (NRA) worry,...

Super Eagles, so super again, defeat hosts Ivory Coast 1-0

William Troost Ekong’s 55-minute goal silenced the trumpeting fans of the Elephants at the Alhassan Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The Super...

AFCON: Mid-fielder Yusuf out of Ivory Coast clash – Jose Peseiro

Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf has been ruled out of the all-important clash with Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday in the ongoing Africa Cup...

AFCON 2023: Make Good Impression Against Hosts Ivory Coast On Thursday, Ngeria’s Sports Minister Charges Super Eagles

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has urged the Super Eagles to be “mentally superior” against the host nation in...

Just in: Super Eagles start their AFCON campaign with a disappointing 1-1 result

The Super Eagles extend their winless run in competitive games to three with their disappointing 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea, which wraps up...

AFCON: AKWABA! Electrifying opening ceremony brings crowd, fans to their feet

The opening ceremony of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast was spectacular; dancing, singing, and emphasis on the beautiful African cultural...

AFCON 2023: Onauchu replaces injured Sadiq Umar

Nigerian striker Paul Onauchu has replaced Real Sociedad lanky and energetic striker, Sadiq Umar, who was ruled out of the Africa Cup of...

AFCON: How we cheated deaths as aircraft suffered oxygen, pressure shortage mid-air en route to Ivory Coast – Gambian coach

The Gambian national football team, moments after their aircraft departed for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, came perilously close to...

AFCON: Super Eagles land in Abidjan

Three-time champions, Nigeria, arrived in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, for the 34th Africa Cup of Nations finals on Wednesday, with the contingent dressed...

AFCON: No Osimhen, Boniface partnership in AFCON as Super Eagles suffer another injury blow

Super Eagles have suffered another injury blow, as Bayern Leverkusen super goal poacher, Victor Boniface, has been ruled out of the upcoming Africa...