Osimhen to Captain Nigeria Against Morocco as Super Eagles Eye AFCON Final
Victor Osimhen will lead Nigeria for one of the most important matches of their Africa Cup of Nations campaign after being handed the captain’s armband for the semi-final showdown against hosts Morocco. The Super Eagles striker steps into the role following the suspension of regular captain Wilfred Ndidi, who is sidelined after accumulating two yellow […]
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 […]
Ndidi Reveals Why He Recreated Kanu’s Iconic Celebration After Scoring for Nigeria
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has opened up on the emotional motivation behind his memorable throwback celebration after scoring in Nigeria’s victory over Tunisia, revealing that the moment was a tribute to his father. Ndidi found the net for Nigeria’s second goal shortly after Victor Osimhen had given the Super Eagles the lead in the […]
Why Victor Osimhen is the Right Choice as Nigeria Captain – Ighalo Speaks Out
Former Super Eagles striker Jude Odion Ighalo has thrown his weight behind Victor Osimhen as the ideal candidate to captain Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, following the retirement of William Troost-Ekong from international football. Troost-Ekong’s unexpected decision to step down—despite being named in Nigeria’s provisional squad—has left a leadership […]
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 […]
Osimhen Under Fire in Turkey Over Alleged Tactical Yellow Card Ahead of 2025 AFCON
Victor Osimhen has found himself at the heart of a growing storm in Turkey, with accusations that the Super Eagles striker may have deliberately picked up a suspension to clear the way for his participation at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigerian forward became a major talking point following his club’s Turkish Super […]