Tag: AFCON

Benin, Jan. 23, 2026 (NAN) King Mohammed VI of Morocco has hailed the successful hosting of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025),...

Lagos, Jan. 21, 2026(NAN) Harrison Jala, the Chairman, Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) Task Force, has commended the organisation of the just concluded...

Abuja, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Habu Gumel, has commended the Super Eagles for their display of character...

Rabat, Jan. 18, 2026 (NAN) Senegal clinched their second Africa Cup of Nations title after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a...

Rabat, Jan. 19, 2026 (NAN) Morocco forward Brahim Díaz has won the Puma Golden Boot at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. Playing...

Abuja, Jan. 16, 2025 (NAN) Super Falcons coach, Justine Madugu, says Nigeria’s biggest challenge is developing the willpower to emulate Morocco’s investment in sporting...

Casablanca (Morocco), Jan. 16, 2026 (NAN) The CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, has set a new scoring benchmark after recording 120 goals...

Nigeria and Egypt will clash for AFCON 2025 bronze medals on Saturday, with pride, history and momentum firmly at stake. Neither the Super Eagles nor...

Enugu, Jan. 16, 2026 (NAN) Football fans in Enugu State have urged the Super Eagles to focus on their third place match of the...

Abuja, Jan.15, 2025 (NAN) Some football fans have berated the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over poor officiating in Nigeria’s 2-4 loss on penalties...

Abuja, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) The Federal Government says it is still proud of the performance of Super Eagles in spite of gallantly losing...

Rabat, Jan. 15, 2026(NAN) The Nigeria’s Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has praised the Super Eagles’ mental strength in spite of their 4-2 penalty shoot-out...

Rabat, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) Morocco Head Coach, Walid Regragui, has praised his players and fans after the Atlas Lions defeated Nigeria 4-2 on...

Rabat, Jan. 14, 2026 (NAN) Victor Osimhen will captain Nigeria’s Super Eagles against hosts Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semi-final, replacing suspended skipper Wilfred...

Rabat, Jan. 13, 2026 (NAN) Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle and midfielder Alex Iwobi say Nigeria remain confident in spite of  a demanding travel...

A familiar heavyweight rivalry will be renewed on Wednesday when Senegal take on Egypt in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...

Lagos, Jan. 8, 2026 (NAN)  Harrison Jalla,  Chairman, Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) Task Force, has cautioned media personalities and organisations against attacks...