AFCON 2025: Ghanaian Referee Appointed for Nigeria–Morocco Semi-final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea to officiate the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco. CAF announced the list of match officials on Tuesday ahead of the highly anticipated encounter, which will take place on Wednesday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium […]
FG Fulfils Housing, Land Pledge to Super Eagles
The Federal Government has fulfilled its promise to reward members of the Super Eagles with houses and plots of land following their performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed that players have received official certificates for the housing units and land allocated to them by President Bola […]
CAF Confirms Major Calendar Change for AFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be staged every four years after the 2028 tournament, marking a major change to the continent’s flagship football competition. CAF President Patrice Motsepe made the announcement at a press conference in Morocco following a meeting of the organisation’s executive […]
Flying Eagles Defeat Senegal on Penalties to Reach U-20 AFCON Semi-Finals, Qualify for World Cup
Toba Owojaiye reporting Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are through to the semi-finals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a dramatic 3-1 penalty shootout victory over Senegal on Monday night. The intense quarter-final clash at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia, Egypt, ended goalless after regulation and extra time, pushing the […]