Super Eagles’ Frank Onyeka Was Best Tackler At 2023 AFCON – CAF
Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Frank Onyeka, was the best tackler in the just concluded 2023 AFCON, according to the Confederation of African...
Fulham in picture to sign AFCON winner – Player's sale can guarantee ‘significant capital gain'
AS Roma's Evan Ndicka has ended up on Fulham's transfer agenda for the next window. The centre-back joined the Serie A side on a free transfer last...
Mourinho Good Enough To Coach Barca –Peseiro
Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro believes Jose Mourinho has what it takes to manage Barcelona.
Peseiro, who took Nigeria to the final of the just...
Exclusive: 2023 AFCON Tops Others, Football Expert Analyzes His Experience
Nigerian football Expert and photojournalist, Sulaiman Pooja Adebayor, has described the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast as the...
Which big club will come sniffing around Brighton's Adingra?
AFCON hero Simon Adingra marked his return from Ivory Coast by scoring twice in a match for the first time in his senior career, capping a...
Emerse Fae confirmed as Cote d’Ivoire head coach
Emerse Faé, champion of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), has been confirmed as the head coach of the Ivory Coast national team on Monday 19th...
Super Eagles Defender Kenneth Omeruo Condemns Online Abuse Directed At Ola Aina
Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has spoken out about the online abuse directed at teammate Ola Aina following Nigeria’s loss to Ivory Coast in...
Troost-Ekong agrees Peseiro should have mixed things up in AFCON final, gives credit to CIV coachÂ
In an exclusive interview with CNN World Sport's Amanda Davies, monitored by allnigeriasoccer.com, Super Eagles assistant captain William...
Peseiro's links with Algeria job: Troost-Ekong in the dark, reveals what Super Eagles coach told him after AFCON finalÂ
William Troost-Ekong says he will be happy to see Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro sign a new contract with the Nigeria Football Federation heading...
Here’s Why Nigeria Failed to Bag the AFCON 2023 Trophy
The AFCON 2023 just ended a few days ago, and most people expected Nigeria to bag the trophy. After all, the Nigerian team was the first to touch...
Kenneth Omeruo Reveals Why Nigeria Reached 2023 AFCON Final
Nigerian veteran defender, Kenneth Omeruo has hailed Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali for how he was able to cement his place in the team...
Dream Team bosses in need of nuclear option should consider Simon Adingra & Pascal Gross
ARE you languishing in your Dream Team Mini League?
Do you feel the need to do something different in order to gain ground on your rivals?
In that...
Preliminary draw for AFCON 2025 set for Tuesday
With the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations now concluded in Ivory Coast, the continent's football enthusiasts eagerly await the next...
Bags of Super Eagles, Peseiro still behind in Cote d’Ivoire
A whole week after their departure from Abidjan, bags belonging to Super Eagles stars, coach Jose Peseiro and even the NFF president are still...
11 African Coaches Who Won AFCON Trophy (Full List)
Emerse Fae has etched his name in the annals of football history, becoming the 11th African tactician to lead a team to victory in the...
Africa: Afcon Rising Stars to Watch
[New Zimbabwe] The CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 came to a close on Sunday, with Ivory Coast celebrating their victory in the capital city of...
Football Fans Sent Death Message To Ola Aina After Nations Cup Final, Omeruo Reveals
Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has opened up on the death message sent to his teammate, Ola Aina, following Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Ivory...
AFCON Rising Stars to Watch
The CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 came to a close on Sunday, with Ivory Coast celebrating their victory in the capital city of Abidjan. Throughout...
CAF hits Mali captain with ban after Afcon 2023 incident, hosts Ivory Coast also get sanctioned
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Committee has hit Mali captain Hamari Traore with a four-match ban following an incident...
Cyber-Bullying Can Affect Super Eagles Confidence –Omeruo
Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo has warned Nigerian fans that cyber-bullying can affect the confidence of the players.
Omerio stated this on...
Omeruo reveals threatening message fan sent to Ola Aina after AFCON final
Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo has recently revealed a threatening message a fan sent to teammate, Ola Aina after the 2023 Africa Cup of...
Hon. Udofot Essien Supports Super Eagles’ Awards, Rewards, Deems Them Justified
In a recent interview on the renowned sports platform, Sports World, Honorable Udofot Essien, a prominent board member of the Nigeria Football...
2023 Fifa U20 WC star Nnadi picks Onyeka as the Nigeria midfielder that impressed him the most at AFCON
2023 Fifa U20 World Cup star Tochukwu Nnadi has picked Frank Onyeka as the Nigerian midfielder that impressed him the most during the recently...
'That little burst of pace to beat Aina' - Pundit hails CIV dazzler Adingra for game-winning assist in AFCON final
Whoscored.com pundit Jonathan Wilson was full of praise for Brighton & Hove's Ivorian winger Simon Adingra after his brilliant performance in the...
NFF to train Nigerian referees on VAR after 18-year International tournament absence
Board Member of Nigeria Football Federation representing South-South region, Honourable Nse Udofot Essien on the recent exclusion of Nigerian...
Kenneth Omeruo reveals TERRIBLE message Ola Aina received after 2023 AFCON final
Nigeria’s Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo has opened up about the severe cyberbullying that players face when they underperform and fail to...
AFCON: Nigeria cleared as CAF sanctions Ivory Coast, Mali, Senegal
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Sunday cleared Nigeria and Super Eagles players of any wrongdoing during the 2023 Africa Cup of...
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An early red card for Mason Holgate put United up against...
“Credit to himself“ - Rangers captain praises midfielder who will sign reported £4.3m switch in summer
Rangers captain James Tavernier has heaped the praise on Mohamed Diomande after the Ivorian opened his account in the win over St Johnstone. In a...
Cash sums, residential villas: Ivorian, Nigerian governments reward AFCON teams
« Prev Players, coaches, and officials of the two countries that finished as finalists of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations have had their wealth...
Khumalo: South Africa Will Overcome Super Eagles In 2026 WCQ
Former South Africa international Doctor Khumalo says he's confident Bafana Bafana will overcome the Super Eagles in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers...
Hugo Broos: Percy Tau is not Mohamed Salah
Bafana Bafana’s head coach, Hugo Broos, has cautioned South African fans not to place unrealistic expectations on Al Ahly’s star Percy Tau. Tau was...
Rodri provides a test against the best for Chelsea's middle men
City's lone defensive midfielder showed what it takes to be world class with Chelsea needing two to keep champions at bay
Chelsea were once the...
Frank Onyeka Welcomed Back From 2023 AFCON With Liverpool’s Bashing Of Brentford
Less than seven days after becoming the first Brentford player to play in a major international tournament final, Frank Onyeka and his teammates...
Salah Scores As Liverpool Defeat Brentford 4-1 To Boost Title Hopes
Mohammed Salah marked his return to Liverpool with a goal and a sublime assist to help them to a 4-1 win over Brentford at the Gtech Community...
Gov. Fubara Gifts Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Nwabali N20m & Showers Rivers Hoopers With N50m
CHUKA UBAH The Executive Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said his administration will sustain purposeful governance and...
‘Completely unfair’ – Fulham manager reacts to Alex Iwobi criticism
Fulham FC manager, Marco Silva has responded to reports of Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi facing criticism after Nigeria’s AFCON campaign, saying...
Fulham Manager Gives Update On Alex Iwobi’s Mental State
Fulham manager, Marco Silva, has said Nigerian midfielder, Alex Iwobi is fine now after being a victim of cyberbullying following the 2023...
EPL: Onyeka Available For Brentford Vs Liverpool
Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has confirmed Frank Onyeka is available for the Bees Premier League clash against Liverpool.
Onyeka was close to...
Ademola Lookman Suffered Injury In 2023 AFCON – Atalanta
Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Ademola Lookman has suffered a sprained ankle injury according to his Italian Serie A club, Atalanta.
Ademola...
Emilio Nsue alleges the Equatoguinean FA 'embezzled more than £850,000 of bonuses' during the Africa Cup of Nations after the tournament's top scorer was suspended indefinitely for 'gross misconduct'
Nsue started all four of Equatorial Guinea's matches at the tournament, netting a hat-trick and a brace in group stage clashes with Guinea-Bissau...
SWAN thumps up Ejidike for redeeming Eagles’ pledge, congratulates ex-deputy President for club appointment
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) on Friday commended Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, for redeeming his N1...
Sport | SAFA set the record straight on Bafana Bafana's Afcon bonuses
The South African Football Association felt it prudent to set the record straight following reports that claimed Bafana Bafana would not be paid...
Ankle injury to prevent Haller from making club comeback
There was some sad news emanating out of the Borussia Dortmund camp yesterday. BVB and Ivorian national team striker Sebastien Haller will remain...
Snubbed by Peseiro in AFCON showpiece, Omeruo captains Kasimpasa in his first Super Lig game 2024Â
Kenneth Omeruo was in action for Kasimpasa on Friday, five days after the Super Eagles were beaten 2-1 by hosts Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup...
Fulham Manager Confirms Alex Iwobi’s Positive Mental State Amid Backlash
Fulham manager Marco Silva has back Alex Iwobi following the criticism he receives from Nigeria fans after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The...
Five Reasons Why Ivory Coast Won AFCON 2023
The last time Ivory Coast clichéd an AFCON trophy was in 2015. However, on Sunday 11th, 2024, they emerged victorious after beating Nigeria 2-1 in...
Borussia Dortmund suffers major blow with Sébastien Haller injury
Borussia Dortmund have been dealt a major blow with the news that striker Sébastien Haller will be out for several weeks with an ankle injury. The...
Wilfried Zaha lined up for shock Premier League transfer return after just 12 months
WILFRIED ZAHA could be making a shock return to the Premier League.
The 31-year-old left Crystal Palace in the summer to join Turkish giants...
Ademola Lookman speaks after AFCON loss
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has assured Nigerians that the team will rise from their loss against Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023...
Congratulations Haller, Super Eagles fell short at AFCON final – Ademola Lookman
Super Eagles Forward, Ademola Lookman on Friday congratulated Sebastien Haller and Ivory Coast for recently winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations....
Transfer notebook: Arsenal and Tottenham in Pedro Neto tug of war, Wilfried Zaha could make Premier League return, Thiago Silva to leave Chelsea
North London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal are bracing themselves for a transfer tug of war for Wolves winger Pedro Neto.
As talkSPORT reported...
EPL: Nottingham’s Nuno Espirito Santo reveals Ola Aina’s disappointment at AFCON final loss
Ola Aina featured in all of Nigeria’s seven games at the AFCON 2023 tournament in Ivory Coast and was included in the competition’s team of the...
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
Feb. 9 – Feb. 15, 2024 An Ivory coast fan wears a costume in the colours of the national flag ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations soccer final...
Uniting Through Football: The Nigerian Spirit At AFCON – Bright Okuta
The beauty of football lies in its ability to bring people together, promoting unity and fostering a feeling of community and patriotism.
This...
EPL: Ola Aina disappointed with Eagles’ AFCON final defeat – Nottingham Forest coach, Santo
Nottingham Forest coach Nuno Espirito Santo has said Ola Aina is disappointed with the Super Eagles’ 2023 AFCON final defeat to Ivory Coast last...
‘Alex Iwobi Has No Plans To Leave Super Eagles’
Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Alex Iwobi is not planning to retire from international football contrary to initial speculations.
Recall that...
South Africa Surprises In The African Cup Of Nations
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) might have been going strong since 1957, but South Africa was a little late to the party. Despite only debuting...
Chipolopolo’s rating drops
ZAMBIA’S poor performance at the just ended Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) in Ivory Coast has reflected on the global stage with Chipolopolo...
FIFA Rankings: Afcon performance impacts on latest rankings
The nations’ performances in the recently concluded TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations has impacted on the latest Fifa rankings as released by...
'He's back' - Leicester City coach confirms Super Eagles striker Iheanacho has returned from AFCON duty
Leicester City have gotten a boost ahead of their Championship clash with Middlesbrough at the King Power Stadium on Saturday as Kelechi...
'Completely unfair' - Fulham boss confirms Iwobi is in good mental state after online abuse from Nigeria fansÂ
Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed that Alex Iwobi is in good mental condition following the backlash he received after participating in the...
Borussia Dortmund players welcome back AFCON hero Sebastien Haller (Video)
After William Troost-Ekong broke the deadlock for Nigeria against the Ivory Coast in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, Franck Kessie...
Sebastien Haller gets a celebratory welcome from his Borussia Dortmund teammates as he returns to his club after scoring Ivory Coast's winner at AFCON to cap a remarkable comeback following cancer treatment
Sebastien Haller received a celebratory welcome back from his Borussia Dortmund teammates as he returned to training after winning AFCON with the...
USMNT drops to 13th in FIFA world rankings
Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY SportsThey’re down 1 spot from December. The FIFA world rankings were updated today, and the United States Men’s National...
VIDEO: AFCON winner Sebastian Haller receives hero's welcome back at Borussia Dortmund after scoring winning goal in final for Ivory Coast
Sebastian Haller received a hero's welcome back at Borussia Dortmund after he emerged as the difference-maker in the AFCON final for Ivory Coast.
ZAMBIA DROPS THREE PLACES IN FIFA RANKINGS FOLLOWING WINLESS AFCON SHOWING
ZAMBIA DROPS THREE PLACES IN FIFA RANKINGS FOLLOWING WINLESS AFCON SHOWING Zambia has fallen three spots in the latest FIFA rankings, dropping from...
Hervé Renard on why he turned down Ivory Coast coaching job
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations host, Ivory Coast wanted former coach Herve Renard to take over the reins of the team after their difficult group...
NNL Board Congratulates Super Eagles Amidst AFCON Final Loss, Announces Its Second Stanza Resumption Date
The Board of the Nigeria National League (NNL), has congratulated the Super Eagles for their determination and doggedness that saw them finish as...
FG Will Determine Peseiro’s Fate –NFF
Chairman of the NFF technical committee, Sherif Inuwa Ahlan has confirmed that the fate of Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro will be determined by...
Ivory Coast and Nigeria surge in FIFA rankings following Africa Cup of Nations
Following their triumph at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast has soared ten places in the FIFA world rankings, while runners-up Nigeria...
Afcon 2023: Who are the winners and losers from compelling finals?
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations ended with hosts Ivory Coast lifting the trophy after arguably the most exciting edition of the tournament in living...
Frank Onyeka Comments On Winning M.O.N. Days After 2023 AFCON
Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Frank Onyeka, has expressed his excitement over being awarded the Member of the Niger (M.O.N.) national...
Jean Michael Seri set for Hull City return and hero's welcome after Ivory Coast's stunning AFCON success
The influential midfielder is heading back to East Yorkshire after his AFCON heroics
South Africa Coach Reveals What Jose Peseiro Told Him After 2023 AFCON
The head coach of South Africa, Hugo Broos has claimed he and the head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Jose Peseiro, had a conversation after...
Nigeria: Afcon - Top Teams Eye Super Eagles Stars
[Daily Trust] Nigeria's Super Eagles were last Sunday beaten in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations by hosts, Ivory Coast.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles leap to 28th position in latest FIFA ranking *See other top positions
Few days after the just concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, Nigeria have soared highly to 28th position in the latest FIFA...
Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi Salutes President Tinubu, Speaks Out on Super Eagles’ AFCON Final Loss: ‘Boys Played Role of National Heroes’
Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association and NFF Executive Committee member, has offered his perspective on the...
Bafana move into Africa’s top 10 after stellar Nations Cup
Bafana Bafana have moved up two places in the African rankings to 10th position after their exploits at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Ivory...
I'd be embarrassed to have a football stadium named after me. A park, however … | Adrian Chiles
How would I like to be remembered? With a playground, a bandstand and a little lake
On Sunday evening in Abidjan, the president of Cote d'Ivoire,...
Super Eagles Move 14 places, Now 28tj In Latest FIFA Ranking
255 total views, 255 views today By Amaechi Agbo Nigeria’s 2nd place finish at the just-concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in Ivory...
FIFA Rankings: Nigeria moves up fourteen places despite losing AFCON 2023 final
Nigeria went six games unbeaten at the AFCON 2023 tournament, before losing in the final to the hosts, Ivory Coast at the Stade Olympique Alassane...
Warriors discover latest position in first post-Afcon FIFA ranking
Warriors have discovered their latest position in the first post-2023 Afcon FIFA ranking. Zimbabwe did not take part in the tournament that was...
Asian champion Qatar and African champion Ivory Coast rise into top 40 of FIFA men’s rankings
ZURICH (AP) — Asian Cup winner Qatar and new African champion Ivory Coast moved up into the top 40 of…
Who Won the AFCON 2023 Golden Boot?
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations kicked off on January 13, 2024, in the Ivory Coast, with 24 national teams vying for continental glory. Among the...
CAF Names Ekong, Aina, Lookman In AFCON First XI
The Super Eagles trio of Williams Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina and Ademola Lookman, have been included in the AFCON 2023 Team of the Tournament after...
Victor Osimhen Not Expected To Feature In Napoli Vs Genoa Clash
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is not expected to play for Napoli during the club's Italian Serie A game this weekend.
The last time Victor...
CAF hits Senegal player Krepin Diatta with four-match ban
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended Senegal player Krepin Diatta following his claims after the Teranga Lions’ exit from the...
Emilio Nsue: Equatorial Guinea suspend striker for ‘indiscipline’ at Afcon 2023
(BBC) Equatorial Guinea striker Emilio Nsue has been suspended indefinitely by the country’s football federation. The 34-year-old was allegedly...