Tag: AFCON football tournament
Super Eagles rank among Africa’s top three after AFCON exploits
Rabat, Jan. 19, 2026 (NAN) Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed to third place in Africa but retained 38th position globally in the latest FIFA...
AFCON 2025 delivers goals, drama, officiating concerns
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), hosted by Morocco, combined high-scoring football, strong organisation and intense controversy, as the continent’s flagship tournament unfolded...
AFCON brilliance lifts Super Eagles to 26th in FIFA ranking
Rabat, Jan. 19, 2026 (NAN) Nigeria’s Super Eagles have surged to 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Monday, recording a...
AFCON 2025 breaks scoring record with 120 goals ahead of final
Casablanca (Morocco), Jan. 16, 2026 (NAN) The CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, has set a new scoring benchmark after recording 120 goals...
AFCON 2025: Obi hails Super Eagles, says they made Nigerians proud
Onitsha (Anambra), Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has hailed the Super Eagles for their beautiful display throughout...
Cote d’Ivoire 2025: Flying Eagles face Egypt, S/Africa, Morocco
Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, have been drawn to face Egypt, South Africa, and Morocco in the group phase of the 2025...
