Nicolas Jackson has scored twice and Senegal has started its Africa Cup of Nations title bid with a 3-0 win over Botswana ...

While all eyes were on stars like Sadio Mané, Victor Osimhen and others to shine, it was ultimately two of the less-expected names who lit up this opening day of CAN 2025. Nicolas Jackson and Elias ...

Nigeria showed all the qualities that could lead them to AFCON triumph; and all the frailties that could lead to an early exit.

Over in Group C, Nigeria began their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania in rainy Fes, although the Super Eagles didn't have things entirely their own way despite dominating the early stages of ...

Victor Osimhen cut a visibly frustrated figure after being substituted late on during Nigeria’s tense 2-1 win over Tanzania ...

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was visibly frustrated on the touchline after he substituted by Eric Chelle in Nigeria’s ...

Victor Osimhen has been appointed assistant captain of the Super Eagles, working under the new team captain, Wilfred Ndidi.

As widely expected, the Super Eagles got off their campaign at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON, Morocco 2025, on a winning ...

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Ademola Lookman struck the winning goal as Nigeria started their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania. Nigeria did not have it all their own way in Fes, with Charles ...

Despite Nigerian keeper Stanley Nwabali’s comical appeal for offside, there was M’Mombwa on the edge of the six-yard box. His glorious right-foot finish beat Nwabali’s outstretched right leg and ...