Ivorian President Honours Team’s Display of Bravery and Resilience throughout Afcon
Celebrations for Ivory Coast’s football team continued on Tuesday as the country marked its victory in the Africa Cup of Nations. Players, coaches,...
‘I Must Go Back’, Stanley Nwabali Insists Despite Threats From South Africans
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has confirmed that he would return to his South African club, Chippa United, despite the raging threats...
The elephants :From being showered with insults to cash and villas
(BBC) Cash, houses and honours are being bestowed on footballers from Ivory Coast and Nigeria, after Sunday’s riveting Africa Cup of Nations final....
Look at his mental health – Osimhen begs Nigerians to stop cyberbullying Iwobi
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has urged Nigerians to stop cyberbullying teammate, Alex Iwobi following Nigeria’s defeat to Ivory Coast at...
AFCON Team of the Tournament: Williams, Troost-Ekong, Haller star; Osimhen omitted
We name our Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament, with finalists Ivory Coast and Nigeria prominently represented in the Dream XI.
Coaching Crew To Blame For Super Eagles AFCON Final Defeat —Taribo
Legendary Nigeria defender, Taribo West, has blamed Jose Peseiro-led coaching crew for the Super Eagles’ loss to Côte d’Ivoire in the AFCON 2023...
Super Eagles deserve accolades
For those who have been fervently following football, it is apparent that the Super Eagles team which participated in the recently concluded AFCON...
Chikotesha in thunderous welcome
HISTORY-MAKING FIFA referee Diana Chikotesha got a surprise show of support from her family, fellow referees, sports administrators, and football...
AFCON: Super Eagles Get MON Awards, Houses, Lands
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours on each member of the senior national football team, the Super Eagles, which clinched...
Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali remains unfazed amid threats after stellar AFCON performance
In a remarkable display of talent and resilience, Stanley Nwabali, the goalkeeper for both the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, and Chippa...
Key stats 2023 AFCON: Top three dirtiest players from Nigeria; Onyeka top tackler and interceptorÂ
Statistics have shown that the Super Eagles played negative football at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations despite narrowly missing out on the trophy...
Chelsea-reared fullback among three Super Eagles stars in CAF Best XI for 2023 AFCONÂ
The Confederation of African Football Technical Study Group has released the Best XI for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, with three Super Eagles...
Mohamed Salah returns to Liverpool training sessions
Mohamed Salah has returned to Liverpool training for the first time since picking up a hamstring injury at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Egypt...
Orlando Pirates to bring in TWO new strikers?
Orlando Pirates are reportedly monitoring Ivorian striker Freddy Michael Kouablan aswell as Andy Boyeli from the DRC.
AFCON 2023: President Tinubu Hails Super Eagles, Confers National Honours
In the aftermath of the AFCON 2023 Finals which ended in favor of the Ivorians, President Tinubu has received the Silver Medalists in high spirits....
Chelsea legend sends nine-word message to Nottingham Forest star after AFCON triumph
Latest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive as Ibrahim Sangare and Willy Boly help Ivory Coast win the Africa Cup of Nations
“This is Football” – Stanley Nwabali set for Chippa United return despite South African threats
Jose Peseiro included Stanley Nwabali in his 25-man AFCON 2023 squadlist and the goalkeeper kept four clean sheets in seven outings in Ivory Coast....
Super Eagles Coach, Peseiro Speaks After Meeting Tinubu At Aso Villa
The head coach for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Jose Peseiro, has expressed his delight after being hosted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Naija...
‘We Will Be Back’ – Kelechi Iheanacho Insists After Super Eagles Failed To Win 2023 AFCON
Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, is confident that the Super Eagles will return to Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to win the...
VIDEO: FIFA ASSISTANT REFEREE DIANA CHIKOTESHA RETURNS HOME TO CHEERING CROWD
FIFA ASSISTANT REFEREE DIANA CHIKOTESHA RETURNS HOME TO CHEERING CROWD History-making FIFA referee Diana Chikotesha got a surprise show of support...
We Take Full Responsibility — Nwabali Reacts To AFCON Defeat
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali says the Super Eagles have accepted responsibility for the AFCON final defeat to Cote d’Ivoire. Super Eagles were far...
Ivory Coast players given bonuses, villas for AFCON triumph
Ivory Coast players and their coach Emerse Fae were given bonus payments and villas during a presidential ceremony on Tuesday to celebrate their...
View: West Brom star return desperately needed after what Carlos Corberan said
Semi Ajayi will now return to The Hawthorns following the 2-1 defeat for Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast, and the...
More Than A Game
The Premier League is today launching the ‘More Than A Game’ campaign to showcase how its wide-ranging investment into all levels of football...
Orlando Pirates target sensational Simba striker
Orlando Pirates target Ivorian striker to bolster their attacking lineup for the new season. His impressive goal record has caught Pirates.
Mohamed Salah Returns to Team Training Ahead of Brentford Match
Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesLiverpool's superstar forward could be involved on the weekend after he rejoined his teammates in...
Sport | Low key Valentine's Day welcome expected for Bafana Bafana at OR Tambo
A muted welcome for the third-best team in Africa, Bafana Bafana, is expected when they touch down on South African soil the Ivory Coast, with...
Amuneke Explains Why Osimhen Struggled At 2023 AFCON As He Confirms Readiness To Coach Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles of Nigeria assistant coach, Emmanuel Amuneke has explained that Victor Osimhen struggled at the 2023 AFCON because he was made...
AFCON 2023: Tinubu awards Super Eagles national title, landed properties
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday awarded each member of the Super Eagles squad to the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast with...
AC Milan Winger Chukwueze Loses In AFCON Final As Nigeria Are Beaten 2-1 By Ivory Coast
Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesThe winger is having a really difficult year and this will not be good for his confidence. AC...
AFCON: We are sad we lost – Peseiro on Nigeria’s failure to win trophy
Jose Peseiro has expressed sadness at Nigeria’s failure to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Ivory Coast. Peseiro beat all odds,...
Erik ten Hag reached out to Ivory Coast star Sebastien Haller after ‘super emotional’ AFCON glory
'I tried to support him as much as possible.'
Ex International Praises Iwobi’s Effort
Former Nigerian International, Duke Udi has commended Alex Iwobi’s passion for Nigeria. This comes after the Fulham man received multiple negative...
Alex Iwobi: ‘You are a bully’ – Asisat Oshoala blasts Tunde Ednut
Super Falcons Striker, Asisat Oshoala has hit out at blogger Tunde Ednut over his disparaging comments towards Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi....
AFCON: Kogi govt to honour Super Eagle Goalkeeper, Ojo Olorunleke, others
Following their outing in the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, the Kogi State Government is set to honour Kogi-born Super...
Sore losers: Nigerian fans destroy TV after Afcon defeat [video]
'Sour grapes': In their frustration, some Nigerian soccer fans destroyed a TV after Ivory Coast defeated the Super Eagles in the Afcon final.
WATCH | Bafana players speak: ‘brotherhood’ took SA far, says Williams
Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams said the team’s “brotherhood” was the biggest factor in their bronze medal and first Africa Cup of Nations...
AFCON: ‘You did your best. Nigeria is proud of you’, Sports minister tells Iwobi to ignore cyberbullies
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has encouraged Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi to keep his head up despite facing heavy...
Amuneke explains why Osimhen did not perform well at AFCON
Former Nigeria international, Emmanuel Amuneke has explained why Victor Osimhen did not perform really well at the recent 2023 Africa Cup of...
#AFCON23: Ahmed Musa Speaks Out Against Cyberbullying Directed At Alex Iwobi Following Nigeria’s AFCON Final Loss
Captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, demonstrated true leadership and sportsmanship by addressing the issue of cyberbullying directed at his...
I’ve Taken Myself Off Social Media – Says Iwobi
Nigeria’s Super Eagles player, Alex Iwobi, has disclosed that he has taken himself off social media after the match between the Super Eagles and...
Ecstatic Ivory Coast fans celebrate with team during Afcon victory parade – video
Thousands of jubilant Ivory Coast supporters took to Abidjan's city streets on Monday to celebrate the country's Africa Cup of Nations victory....
Fans urged to stop trolling Iwobi after AFCON loss
13 ViewsThe captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles football team has led calls to end online bullying against midfielder Alex Iwobi. Some football fans...
Erik ten Hag sends emotional message to striker after touching African Cup of Nations moment
Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller scored the winner in the AFCON final against Nigeria just hours after Erik ten Hag had guided Manchester...
FG Hosts Super Eagles To Welcome Breakfast In Abuja (Photos)
The Federal Government has hosted the Super Eagles of Nigeria to a welcome breakfast at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
The government hosted the team...
Orlando Pirates eye Ivorian striker!
Orlando Pirates are set to revamp their striking department next season, with some foreign strikers lined up for a move to the club.
‘Keep going, God is good’ – Okocha tells nephew, Alex Iwobi amid cyberbullying
Nigerian legend, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, has urged his nephew, Alex Iwobi, who suffered cyberbullying following Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of...
Rangers leader launches staunch defence of teammate as politician steps in amid abuse
Rangers defender Leon Balogun has leapt to the defence of Nigeria star Alex Iwobi following the AFCON Final defeat to Ivory Coast. Veteran Rangers...
Nwabali Expresses AFCON Disappointment, Commends Teammates and Reveals Next Move
Super Eagles number one goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has expressed his disappointment at losing the AFCON title to hosts Ivory Coast. The Chippa...
BREAKING: Tinubu Meets Super Eagles At Aso Villa
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the Super Eagles at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Recall that the Super Eagles lost 2-1 to the...
Alex Iwobi: ‘You Were Part Of Those Shouting Justice For Mohbad’ – Prince Eke Tackles Nigerians
Nollywood actor, Prince Eke has slammed some Nigerians over the hateful comments and attack on Super Eagles player, Alex Iwobi.
Naija News reports...
Okocha, Falz, Osimhen, Sports Minister, Other Nigerian Celebrities ‘Fight’ For Alex Iwobi
Alex Iwobi has received a series of support from Nigerian celebrities and other well-meaning Nigerians since he became a target for cyberbullying...
‘Alex Iwobi Considering International Retirement Due To Cyberbullying’
Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Alex Iwobi is reportedly considering retiring from the national team due to the cyberbullying he has been a...
Will NFF Extend Jose Peseiro’s Contract, What Next For Super Eagles Of Nigeria?
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have finally returned to Abuja from Abidjan, Ivory Coast, where they almost won their fourth AFCON title, with a bag of...
JayJay Okocha, Ahmed Musa, Victor Osimhen, Others Defend Alex Iwobi Against Critics
In the wake of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations loss to Ivory Coast, Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has received a lot of criticism online from...
Super Eagles Striker Musa condemns online abuse of Iwobi, calls for unity
Following Nigeria’s heartbreaking loss to Ivory Coast in the AFCON final, Super Eagles striker Ahmed Musa has taken to social media to condemn the...
‘Super Eagles will be back after AFCON final defeat’ – Kelechi Iheanacho assures Nigerians
Super Eagles star, Kelechi Iheanacho has assured that the Super Eagles will be back after their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final defeat to...
Didier Drogba sends nine word message to Ibrahim Sangare after AFCON final
Nottingham Forest star Ibrahim Sangare received a congratulatory message from Didier Drogba after Ivory Coast won the African Cup of Nations. The...
AFCON: Iwobi deletes Instagram pictures amid online troll
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has deleted all pictures on his Instagram page. This comes after Nigeria’s loss to Ivory Coast in the final of...
Sikazwe salutes Chikotesha for AFCON performance
EX-FIFA match official Janny Sikazwe has hailed referee Diana Chikotesha on her performance at the just-ended 2023 Africa Cup of Nations....
Nwabali: I am sorry
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has tendered a personal apology after the Super Eagles failed to win a fourth AFCON title. Nwabali conceded twice for...
AFCON 2023: Peseiro out of contract after Super Eagles’ defeat to Ivory Coast
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, is out of contract following the completion of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Peseiro signed a new...
Omeruo Criticizes Coach Peseiro’s Tactics Following Super Eagles’ Loss in AFCON Final
Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo didn’t hold back his frustration following final defeat to Ivory Coast. The defender was not pleased with...
Jose Peseiro Defends His Defensive Tactics Gor AFCON Final
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro has defended his tactics against Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of nations final. The Portuguese...
AFCON: Not news to me – Nwabali reacts after losing Golden Glove to Williams
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has reacted to losing the Golden Glove of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to South Africa captain, Ronwen...
HH salutes exemplary referee Chikotesha
By RONALD CHAWE –PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has congratulated Zambian referee Diana Chikotesha for becoming the first woman assistant referee to...
Forget AFCON 2023, Focus On 2026 World Cup Qualifiers –Amun Advises Super Eagles
Former Golden Eaglets coach, Fanny Amun has advised the Super Eagles to forget about the 2023 Africa Cup of Nation and focus attention on...
Peseiro Should Be Sacked Despite Leading Eagles To AFCON 2023 Final –Idah
Former Nigerian international Peterside Idah, has called for the sack of Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro despite leading the team to the final of...
Beyond the Scoreline: Reflecting On Super Eagles’ Lackluster Performance In AFCON Final
PAUL OKOKU In the aftermath of the AFCON finals match between the Super Eagles and Ivory Coast, the disappointment felt by fans transcended the...
AFCON 2023: Nigerians Should Stop Bullying Iwobi –Falz
Nigerian singer, Falz has urged Nigerians to stop the act of bullying Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi after he was criticised for his...
Zambian official Chikotesha makes history
Zambian assistant referee Diana Chikotesha made history when she became the first female match official to feature in a men's Africa Cup of Nations...
Nigerians censured for trolling Iwobi after Afcon loss
The captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles football team has led calls to end online bullying against midfielder Alex Iwobi. Some football fans have...
Alex Iwobi Deletes Instagram Photos Amid Cyberbullying Concerns After AFCON Loss
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has taken the drastic step of deleting all pictures from his Instagram page following Nigeria’s defeat to...
Musa, Chukwueze, Osimhen and others rally round Alex Iwobi after harsh social media criticism
Alex Iwobi featured in all of Nigeria’s seven games at the AFCON 2023 tournament in Ivory Coast, playing in central midfield. Several members of...
AFCON 2023: How Nigerians faced intimidation, ticket hoarding, threats in Ivory Coast
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations may have come and gone, but some of the stories that happened behind the scenes are beginning to emerge. The...
South Africa: Broos Proud of Bafana Bafana After Bronze Medal
[Cosafa] South Africa coach Hugo Broos said he was proud of his players after they edged Democratic Republic of Congo on penalties to claim the...
Nigerians Blame Iwobi for Loss to Ivory Coast
(BBC) The captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles football team has led calls to end online bullying against midfielder Alex Iwobi. Some football fans...
Super Eagles stars back Alex Iwobi following Post-AFCON cyber-bullying
Alex Iwobi was one of the regulars in Jose Peseiro’s 2023 AFCON silver-medal winning Nigeria Super Eagles team, featuring in all seven games and...
AFCON: Sports Minister Enoh Condemns Iwobi Cyberbullying After Final Loss
February 13, (THEWILL) – Senator John Owan Enoh, Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, has strongly condemned the cyberbullying targeted at...
Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag makes contact with Sebastien Haller after emotional AFCON win
Sebastien Haller scored the winning goal as Ivory Coast won the Africa Cup of Nations and his former manager Erik ten Hag reached out to...
Iwobi And Nigeria’s Wider Cyberbullying Problem
February 13, (THEWILL) – Alex Iwobi has been subjected to a torrent of online abuse and criticism from Nigerians following the Super Eagles’ loss...
AFCON: Fire him – Ex-Super Eagles star wants Peseiro sacked immediately
Former Super goalkeeper, Idah Peterside has told the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, to sack José Peseiro immediately. This is following...
Sport | Ivory Coast parade through Abidjan as champions of Africa
Tens of thousands of jubilant fans crammed the streets of Abidjan on Monday for the Ivory Coast's victory parade after the hosts' remarkable Africa...
Comeback kid Haller 'showed incredible mental strength' at AFCON
Less than two years after a cancer diagnosis, and a serious ankle injury in December, Ivory Coast's Sebastien Haller led his side to AFCON glory....