Wilfred Ndidi Named Captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles Following Troost-Ekong’s International Retirement
Wilfred Ndidi has officially been appointed captain of the Super Eagles, taking over the leadership mantle after William Troost-Ekong announced his retirement from international football. The Nigerian Football Federation confirmed the appointment on Friday, December 19, via the team’s official 𝕏 account, signaling the start of a new chapter for the national team. Ndidi, 28, […]
John Obi Mikel Slams NFF Over Poor AFCON 2025 Preparations
Former Super Eagles skipper John Obi Mikel has strongly criticised Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, accusing football authorities of repeating the same administrative failures that have plagued the national team in recent years. Speaking on his ObiOne podcast, the former Chelsea midfielder expressed frustration over what he described as a lack […]
CAF Unveils Davido, French Montana For AFCON 2025 Kick-Off Night
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled Nigerian Afrobeats heavyweight David Adeleke, better known as Davido, as one of the major attractions for the opening concert of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In an official announcement released on Thursday, CAF confirmed that the star-studded concert will herald the start of the continent’s […]
AFCON 2025: John Obi Mikel Slams Super Eagles Squad Choices
Former Super Eagles skipper John Obi Mikel has sparked debate over Nigeria’s preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, raising concerns about the squad selection made by head coach Eric Chelle. Chelle unveiled his final 28-man list for the tournament on Thursday, but the announcement quickly attracted attention due to the absence of several […]
Nigeria Begin AFCON 2025 Preparations in Cairo as 22 Super Eagles Train
Nigeria intensified its build-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday evening as the Super Eagles held their first full training session in Cairo, with 22 players taking part. Head coach Eric Chelle oversaw the workout, which marked a major step forward in preparations despite the absence of several high-profile attackers. Star forwards […]
AFCON 2025: CAF Lists Items Banned in Morocco Stadiums
With the countdown to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) underway, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has provided detailed guidance to fans on items that will be barred from stadiums during the tournament. AFCON 2025 is set to kick off on December 21 in Morocco, with matches scheduled across multiple host cities. CAF […]