National Team News

The Super Eagles of Nigeria finished the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group C stage in style, cruising to a 3–1 victory over Uganda in their final group game at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco, completing a perfect group-stage campaign with three wins from three matches. Nigeria had already secured qualification for the […]

The Super Eagles booked their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 after a dramatic 3–2 win over Tunisia in their Group C clash at the Fez Stadium in Morocco on Saturday night. Nigeria raced into a commanding 3–0 lead, with Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman all finding the

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have finished the year ranked 38th in the world in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, according to the December 2025 update released by world football’s governing body. The ranking places Nigeria inside the global top 40, maintaining the same position they held in November. The Eagles also end the year fifth

The Federal Government of Nigeria has honoured its promise to provide houses and land to the Super Eagles squad that finished as runners-up at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations held in Côte d’Ivoire (played in early 2024). The fulfilment of this pledge came just before Nigeria’s opening match at AFCON 2025 in Morocco, with

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has expressed strong belief that Nigeria can lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy in Morocco, citing the team’s increased maturity and experience as key reasons for optimism ahead of the tournament. The Fulham centre-back who featured prominently during Nigeria’s run to the 2023 AFCON final told Fulham’s official

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have officially named Wilfred Ndidi as their new captain ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The announcement came on Friday, with the experienced midfielder succeeding William Troost-Ekong, who recently retired from international football. Ndidi, 28, who has already led the national team in recent fixtures such

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Fès, Morocco, marking the start of their final preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals. The squad and team officials touched down in the historic city on Thursday evening ahead of their Group C assignments at the competition. Head coach Éric Chelle’s men had spent

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has publicly backed Victor Osimhen to be the next captain of the Nigerian national team, preferring him over teammate Wilfred Ndidi following William Troost-Ekong’s retirement. Ighalo made his case amid ongoing discussions about the leadership role within the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, suggesting

The Super Eagles’ training camp in Cairo, Egypt has swelled to 24 players as preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations gather pace, with the arrival of more squad members in the build-up to their pre-tournament friendly against Egypt. Defenders Chidozie Awaziem and Salim Fago Lawal were the latest to join the group, linking

Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi has arrived in Cairo, Egypt, ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, joining his teammates as preparations intensify for the tournament in Morocco. His arrival brings the number of players assembled in camp to eleven, with more expected to join in the coming hours. Sanusi, who plays his club