AFCON Drama: Chelle Breaks Silence on Osimhen–Lookman Confrontation
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has hinted that Victor Osimhen could face internal disciplinary action following a touchline dispute with teammate Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s dominant 4–0 victory over Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The incident occurred in the second half of Monday night’s Round of 16 clash, despite the Super […]
Chelle Demands Improvement as Super Eagles Beat Tanzania at AFCON
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has sounded an early warning to his squad, insisting Nigeria must raise their standards quickly at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite opening their campaign with a 2–1 victory over Tanzania in Fez. Nigeria kicked off their Group C campaign with all three points at the Complexe Sportif […]
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: Nwabali, Uzoho Among Early Arrivals as Super Eagles Camp Opens in Cairo
Several Super Eagles players have begun reporting for duty in Egypt as Nigeria steps up preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who plies his trade in South Africa, was one of the earliest arrivals at the team’s base in Cairo. He was soon joined by Francis Uzoho, along with Italy-based […]
Mikel Obi Confident Super Eagles Can Clinch 2025 AFCON Title
Former Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has expressed strong belief in the Super Eagles’ ability to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy. His comments came shortly after head coach Eric Chelle unveiled the final 28-man squad for the tournament in Morocco. Taking to Instagram, Mikel Obi, who played a key role in […]