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Nigeria reached the quarter finals of the ongoing CAF U20 Championship in Egypt despite having to force Kenya’s Rising Stars to a 2-2 draw in the last match of group …
U20 AFCON: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles in 2-2 draw vs Kenya to reach quarter-final Read More
Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu has said his team will be gunning for all three points when they battle Kenya in their final Group B match in the 2025 U20 …
U-20 AFCON: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles must fight to beat Kenya – Coach Read MoreNigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, on Tuesday defeated their Egyptian counterparts, Young Pharaohs 2-1 in a pre-Africa U20 Cup of Nations friendly at the Cairo International Stadium. Kparobo Arierhi, who …
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles edge Young Pharaohs 2-1 in test game ahead of 2025 U20 AFCON Read MoreFlying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has said his team will be ready for every opposition at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The seven-time champions will face Tunisia, …
U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles ready for battle — Zubairu Read MoreNigeria will now have to contend with Morocco, Kenya and Tunisia in the group phase of the 24th Africa U20 Cup of Nations taking place in Egypt, 27th April – 18th May this …
U20 AFCON: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles to face Tunisia, Kenya, Morocco in fresh draw Read More
The Nigeria Football Federation has said it is ‘deeply saddened’ by the death on Saturday of another member of the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning Green Eagles squad, Charles Bassey. …
Charles Bassey: Another 1980 AFCON-winning Nigerian football legend d!es Read More
Seven-time champions Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have relocated back to the Federal Capital, Abuja as they intensify preparations for the 24th Africa U20 Cup of Nations starting later this month in …
U-20 AFCON: F/Eagles off to Egypt next week for final preparation Read More
Seven-time champions Nigeria have relocated back to the Federal Capital, Abuja as they intensify preparations for the 24th Africa U20 Cup of Nations starting later this month in Egypt. The …
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles back to Abuja, ahead of 2025 U20 AFCON preparations Read More
The Confederation of African Football, (CAF), has called on Egypt to host the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Initial hosts, Côte d’Ivoire, pulled out of staging the biennial competition …
CAF woos Egypt to host U-20 AFCON after Cote d’Ivoire’s withdrawal Read More
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Monday conducted the draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, (AFCON). The tournament is scheduled to run from December 21, 2025 until …
Breaking: CAF rolls out draws for 2025 AFCON, Nigeria’s Super Eagles to face Tunisia, 2 others Read More
The Draw Ceremony for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals will take place at the Mohamed V National Theatre in Rabat, Casablanca on Monday evening. Three-time African champions Nigeria …
Nigeria’s Super Eagles dodge heavyweights, Land in Pot 1 Ahead of 2025 AFCON draw Read More
All the 24 teams that will play at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have now been confirmed. This follows the completion of the qualifying series on Tuesday night. The …
Full list of 24 Nations for 2025 AFCON Read More19 countries have booked their places at 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to be held in Morocco, with only a few matches left in the qualifiers. Friday’s …
AFCON 2025: 19 countries secure tickets for Morocco *Full list Read More
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Monday October 14, 2024 resolved to boycott the return of Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. This followed obvious maltreatment by …
Breaking: After spending 12 hours at Libya airport, Nigeria’s Super Eagles boycott AFCON qualifier Read More
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn with two teams, Benin Republic, and Rwanda paired in same group of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in the race for the 2025 …
[Breaking] AFCON 2025: Again, Nigeria drawn with Benin Republic, Rwanda *Full pairings Read More
The Confederation of African Football on Friday scheduled the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, (AFCON), for December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026. The Confederation of African Football, (CAF), took …
Breaking: At last, CAF fixes date for AFCON 2025 Read More
With the position of the head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria still vacant, reports indicate that the NFF have started considering the option of hiring a World Cup …
NFF turns to 2-time AFCON winner for Super Eagles’ job Read More
Despite the African soccer governing body yet to open the bidding process for the 2029 African Cup of Nations, DR Congo have declared interest in staging the events. The president …
DR Congo move to bid for AFCON 2029 Read More
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reached an agreement in principle for the 2025 Cup of Nations to be played in July and August next year in Morocco. Earlier …
At last, CAF confirms AFCON 2025 schedule Read More
After sealing an agreement with the World soccer ruling body, the Local Organising Committee of the 2025 African Cup of Nations has submitted a proposed date to the Confederation of …
Host nation proposes kick-off for AFCON 2025 Read More
The Equatorial Guinea Football Federation excludes Emilio Nsue from the national team along with Edu Salvador. This decision follows several episodes of serious indiscipline and an unpleasant incident during the …
AFCON 2023 highest goalscorer incurs suspension Read More
Following their home victory in the final against Nigeria and their trophy parade on the streets of Abidjan, the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire were received by the President of the …
Ivorians celebrate victorious Cote d’ivoire team as President doles out cash, other gifts Read More
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, rewarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria with a national award (Member of the Order of the Niger, MON), flats and land in the Federal Capital …
Breaking: Super Eagles bag national MON award, get plots of land, flats Read MorePresident Bola Tinubu is set to host the Super Eagles team later on Tuesday February 13, 2024 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The reception will take place after the team …
Breaking: Super Eagles return to Nigeria, await Tinubu’s reception Read More
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has deleted all the pictures he put up on his official Instagram page. A quick check by Blueprint on Monday afternoon confirmed that only one …
Amidst criticism, Iwobi takes surprise action, fuels likely Super Eagles’ retirement call after AFCON 2023 final loss Read More