4 hours ago · Former Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo is confident the stars are aligned for the Super Eagles to become African champions for the fourth time, but warns they must make a good start to the Africa Cup of Nations if they want to go all the way.. Yobo, who led the 2013 team to Nigeria's most recent continental triumph, believes the current crop are not only due a title after 12 years, but have the ...

3 days ago · The Super Eagles will kick off their AFCON journey on December 23, 2025, against Tanzania. This match marks the start of their quest for continental glory and will be held two days after the tournament officially begins in Rabat. The Fez Stadium is expected to come alive as Nigerian fans cheer their team on in this crucial opener.

4 days ago · Super Eagles in Pot 1. As three-time AFCON champions, Nigeria has been seeded in Pot 1 alongside African heavyweights like hosts Morocco, record seven-time champions Egypt, defending champions ...

4 hours ago · “The Super Eagles should not underrate any team. They should stick to their game plan and approach every match as if it were a final.” Also Read: 2026 WCQ: Eric Chelle Must Focus On Rwanda Clash, Not AFCON 2025 –Okpala Iroha also analysed Nigeria’s group-stage opponents, highlighting Uganda and Tanzania’s physicality, while describing Tunisia as a technically gifted and tricky side ...

2 days ago · Exciting year ahead , and I’m very happy with the AFCON draw.” The Super Eagles will open their campaign at the competition against Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, Fès on Tuesday, December 23. Eric Chelle’s side will take on Tunisia in their second group game at the same venue four days later.

1 day ago · The Super Eagles of Nigeria before their AFCON 2023 final loss to Ivory Coast. Photo from @thenff. Source: Twitter. His major responsibility will be to turn around the team's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign and guide the team to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

4 hours ago · Former Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo is confident the stars are aligned for the Super Eagles to become African champions for the fourth time, but warns they must make a good start to the Africa Cup ...

2 days ago · Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has made it clear that Nigeria’s mission at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be driven by personal and collective thirst for revenge, Soccernet.ng reports. Chelle, who was appointed as Nigeria’s head coach earlier this month, outlined his team’s determination to secure the continental title after a painful defeat to Cote d’Ivoire in the 2023 ...

2 days ago · The Al Kholood of Saudi Arabia defender also posited that Super Eagles have the quality to win the title after finishing second the last time in Cote d’Ivoire. “AFCON 2025 draw is now over ...

3 days ago · Tunisia, making a record 17th consecutive AFCON appearance, and East African contenders Uganda and Tanzania complete Group C. Amad Diallo, scorer of a recent hat-trick for Manchester United ...