Tag: Nigeria
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Ademola Lookman wins 2024 CAF Player of the Year
Super Eagles player, Ademola Lookman, has been named the CAF Footballer of the Year for the past year. Lookman was announced as the winner at an elaborate event in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night. The Atalanta attacker won the prize ahead of Ivory Coast’s Simon Adingra and PSG’s Achraf Hakimi, Guinea striker Serhou Guirassy and…
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AFCONQ 2025: Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffer shock 2-1 loss to Rwanda
Nigeria rounded off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series with a shock 2-1 defeat to Rwanda. The game was played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The Super Eagles came into the game already qualified for next year’s tournament as Group D winners. And it was the three-time African champions who…
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AFCONQ 2025: Victor Osimhen level with Odegbami in Nigeria’s all-time goalscorers [Top 10]
Victor Osimhen has drawn level with the legendary Segun Odegbami, in the list of Nigeria’s all-time top scorers. This follows his goal in the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Benin Republic in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday night. Osimhen came into the match in third place with 22 goals. But the 26-year-old, who is…
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AFCON qualifier 2025: Nigeria’s Super Eagles fail to beat Benin Republic
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday failed to beat Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Mohamed Tijani gave Gernot Rohr’s side the lead in the first half. Benin Republic also dominated the game in the first half. However, Victor Osimhen equalized for Nigeria in the second half.…
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AFCON 2025 qualifiers: CAF anounces dates for Super Eagles final two matches
The Confederation of African (CAF) has announced dates for the Super Eagles final two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. According to CAF, the Super Eagles will be away to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny , Abidjan on Thursday, November 14. The matchday five encounter will kick-off at 8pm local time. The Super Eagles final…
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AFCONQ 2025: CAF award Super Eagles of Nigeria three points, goals against Libya
CAF on Saturday announced awarded three points and three goals to the Super Eagles of Nigeria following the botched 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. Super Eagles consolidated top position in the their group following the verdict. The West African now have 10 points from four matches, four points clear of nearest rivals Benin.Libya…
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FIFA Ranking: Nigeria’s Super Eagles move up three places
Nigeria’s Super Eagles moved up three places in the latest men’s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA). FIFA released the latest men’s ranking on its official website on Thursday The three-time African champions were previously ranked 39th in the world. The Super Eagles also moved from sixth to fourth position in…
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Kano Pillars’ team bus crashes as players, driver sustain injuries
Kano Pillars Football Club on have confirmed that the bus conveying players to Plateau State for their Matchday 5 clash in the inaugural U-19 Youth League against Plateau United was involved in an accident. The NPFL club disclosed this in a series of tweets via their official X account on Tuesday. The Sai Masu Gida…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: CAF gives Libya, Nigeria October 20 deadline to submit documents
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has asked the Libyan Football Federation, LFF, to submit documents relating to the cancellation of the 2025 AFCON qualifying Group D fixture against Nigeria. The Super Eagles pulled out of the game which was scheduled for October 15, after their plane was diverted to Labraq Airport and the players…
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AFCONQ 2025: Super Eagles stay top in Group D after Rwanda beat Benin Republic
The Super Eagles maintained top spot on Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying series after Rwanda claimed a 2-1 victory over Benin Republic in Kigali on Tuesday night. The Super Eagles were initially scheduled to face the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in Benina tonight. The encounter has however been postponed…