Nigerian football fans have criticised Victor Boniface’s underwhelming display in the Super Eagles’ shock 2-1 defeat to Rwanda in their final Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Despite Nigeria’s qualification for the AFCON 2025 already secured supporters expressed their frustration with the Bayern Leverkusen striker’s performance as the Read More
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali have both been named in the final five-man shortlist for the CAF player and keeper of the year awards but defender William Troost-Ekong missed out on the final list, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Three weeks after releasing the initial long list, CAF has officially unveiled the Read More
Nigeria failed to protect their unbeaten record in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier as they concluded the series with a shocking 2-1 loss to Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Super Eagles had already booked their ticket to the tournament in Morocco before the Read More
Nigeria’s Super Eagles concluded their Africa Cup of Nations Group D qualifiers with a shocking 2-1 loss to Rwanda. The match, held on Monday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, showcased the underdog’s resilience as the Rwandan side came from behind to secure victory. However, Nigeria had already qualified for AFCON 2025 in Morocco, finishing top Read More
The Super Eagles have announced their starting XI for Monday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda, with notable absentees in the lineup. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, initially called up for the match, is unavailable following the tragic loss of his father. Similarly, star forward Victor Osimhen will not feature in the encounter, as the team Read More
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are poised to take on Rwanda’s Amavubi on Monday in the final Group D encounter of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. While the three-time African champions have already secured a ticket to Morocco 2025 and the top spot in the group, Head Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has assured fans that the Read More
Despite having secured their 2025 AFCON ticket and Group D top spot before the last round of qualifying matches, the Super Eagles will go all out for victory against Rwanda on Monday (today), says head coach Augustine Eguavoen. Nigeria sealed their place in Morocco 2025 before their penultimate qualifying match against the Benin Republic in Read More
New Super Eagles defender Gabriel Osho says he had always wanted to play for the country at the age-grade level as the AJ Auxerre player opens up on his Nigeria connection before his latest invitation to the team for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osho was handed his first Super Eagles cap Read More
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has vehemently dismissed any talk of retirement amid rumours that the Al-Kholood defender may quit the national team after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Despite being just 31 years old, Troost-Ekong is the oldest player in the team, with Moses Simon (29) the Read More
Interim coach Austin Eguavoen is expected to field a much-changed side and give fringe and new players opportunities when Nigeria take on Rwanda in the final game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Monday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Super Eagles booked their place at the biennial showpiece in Morocco before Read More
President Bola Tinubu is set to revolutionise Nigerian football through a partnership with global sports broadcasting giants IMG, as part of his administration’s commitment to revitalise the Nigeria Premier Football League and elevate the country’s football to international standards. Following the Super Eagles’ AFCON 2023 final loss to Ivory Coast, Tinubu initiated consultations with football Read More
Super Eagles first choice Stanley Nwabali and reliable wingback Ola Aina have been ruled out, and Ademola Lookman remains a huge doubt for Monday’s 2025 AFCON qualifying final-day’s Group D fixture against Amavubi of Rwanda set for Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, Sunday PUNCH reports. Nwabali was the first Read More
All eyes will be on Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa and midfield maestro Rabiu Ali as Kano Pillars play at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano for the first time this season when they welcome Heartland in a matchday 12 game on Sunday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The four-time Nigerian champions have played their Read More
The Nigeria Football Federation and Super Eagles players have commiserated with first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following the death of his father on Friday morning, Saturday PUNCH reports. The Chippa United goalkeeper announced the sad news on his Instagram page with a heartfelt tribute, writing, “Rest in peace, dad.” NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, expressed Read More
