By Ada Nkong Nigeria maintained their perfect record in Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff matches as the Super Eagles defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca. The two sides were unable to find a breakthrough, with only two shots on… Continue reading Nigeria Beats Egypt to Win AFCON Bronze
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Morocco Edges Nigeria 4-2 on Penalties to Reach AFCON 2025 Final
By Ada Nkong Hosts Morocco survived a tense night in Rabat to edge past Nigeria 4-2 on penalties and reach the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after normal and extra time ended in a goalless draw. Youssef En-Nesyri calmly struck the winning spot-kick into the bottom-left corner after goalkeeper Yassine Bounou had… Continue reading Morocco Edges Nigeria 4-2 on Penalties to Reach AFCON 2025 Final
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Treatment of Super Eagles Players in Libya Despicable- Dabiri-Erewa
By Ada Nkong Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has condemned the treatment meted out to Super Eagles team by Libya authorities ahead of its second leg match slated for Tuesday in the country. A statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit NiDCOM says she noted… Continue reading AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Treatment of Super Eagles Players in Libya Despicable- Dabiri-Erewa
