Super Eagles Outclass Desert Foxes of Algeria to Secure AFCON Semi-Final Spot. As fans celebrate By Setemi Adeyinka The Super Eagles of Nigeria delivered a composed and commanding performance to defeat Algeria 2–0, sealing qualification for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations and reinforcing their status as one of the tournament’s strongest sides. From the opening whistle, Nigeria showed clear intent, pressing high and limiting Algeria’s attacking options. The Super Eagles maintained a compact defensive shape, frustrating the North Africans and forcing them into long-range efforts that posed little threat. Although the first half ended goalless, Nigeria created…
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Abdulgafar Oladimeji
Abdulgafar Oladimeji is a sports writer with over two decades experience in the industry. As a reporter , he has worked with top major Nigerian newspapers, freelancer with newspaper and broadcast media organizations in Africa, Europe and America. He is a well travelled sports journalists reporting major sports events across the globe.
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Morocco 2025 semi final clash: Super Eagles vows to cage Atlas Lions of Morocco in the battle of Rabat There is every reason for Morocco’s Atlas Lions to enter into panic mode as they countenance confrontation with the very efficient Nigeria machine in the last-four of the ongoing 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals. Three-time champions Nigeria have done enough to convince those who have seen them play here that they are not in the North African Kingdom for a picnic. They have shown class, character and charisma, and more than half of their 16 goals in the five matches…
War in Morocco – An Afcon with a special Spin Kasali D. Obanoyen . The Super Eagles of Nigeria produced a commanding display to dismiss the Desert Foxes of Algeria, storming into one of the semi-final berths at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Next comes the ultimate test: a do-or-die semi-final against the hosts, Morocco. Home advantage belongs to the Atlas Lions, but Nigeria arrive with renewed focus, rhythm, and momentum—hallmarks of a team rebuilt on discipline and skill rather than mind games. In a tournament where stakes are unforgiving and odds often tilt against them, the Eagles…
Poland 2026: Falconets begin preparations for clash with Senegal Nigeria’s U20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, have resumed camping in Abuja ahead of their forthcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against their Senegalese counterparts. The team opened camp on Saturday, January 4, 2026, at the Westpoint Hotel, marking the start of an intensive preparation programme. A total of 17 players are currently in camp, with additional invited players expected to arrive in the coming days to complete the roster. Training activities have commenced in earnest, focusing on team cohesion, tactical organization, and physical conditioning, as the technical crew works to ensure optimal readiness.…
Morocco 2025: Chelle, Petković express confidence ahead of clash of titans in Marrakech Coach Eric Chelle has insisted that the Super Eagles have put behind them everything else and will focus hard on achieving victory in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations duel with Algeria’s Fennecs, which will set alight the Grand Stade de Marrakech, in Morocco’s fourth largest city, from 5pm. “It’s crucial for me to maintain focus on the pitch. While energy matters, the mindset is paramount. Our group will remain united. “This match is critical against a formidable opponent. We are in the process of determining our game-plan. I…
Katsina FA appoints Kabiru Falalu as new scribe The executive committee of Katsina State Football Association has appointed Kabiru Falalu as its new scribe. Falalu who served as Deputy Secretary has been mandated to proceed to take office with immediate effect. He replaces the out gone State F.A Secretary, Abubakar Galadima Kaita, who has proceeded on retirement from service. The appointment notice is contained in a letter signed by Sanusi Dalha Wali on the behalf of the Board Members. According to the missive , the decision by the board is pursuant to Article no. 20 (5c) & 40 (1)/(2) of…
Non payment of Super Eagles Wages : Team Captain, Wilfred Ndidi, rescues Nigerian government By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Incumbent Super Eagles captain , Wilfred Ndidi has pledged to upset the Afcon 2025 accumulated wages been owed his team mates by Nigerian authorities. Nigerian sports authorities have confirmed that the Super Eagles currently representing the country at the AFCON 2025 in far away Morocco were been owed backlog of their entitled wages. The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, had said that Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu have approved the Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 budget in November 2025, though the…
Non payment of Super Eagles Wages : National Sports Commission faults finance ministry and Central Bank of Nigeria By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Nigerian sports authorities have confirmed that the Super Eagles currently representing the country at the AFCON 2025 in far away Morocco were been owed backlog of their entitled wages. The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, however said that the concerned authorities have surmounted issues surrounding the payment of the entitlements of the Super Eagles players and their officials . Impeccable news outlets domicile in Nigeria have quoted News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) saying that…
TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 , actions returns Friday Jan 9., Mali VS Senegal, Morocco vs Cameroon The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 will continue on Friday, 9 January with the first two fixtures in the Quarter-finals. CAF stated. To assist with coverage of the tournament, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) is providing statistics packs to the media which take an in-depth look at the history of the competing sides at the tournament, fascinating facts around the teams and match officials information. CAF said on Friday, 9 January , quarter final at 16:00 GMT will…
Ahead AFCON quarter final clash against Algeria, Super Eagles players, coaches go on strike over unpaid wages Super Eagles players and technical officials , Wednesday reached the resolve to shun training sessions in protest over the alleged non payment of their wages by Nigerian sports authorities . The players alleged that they were been owed accumulated wages starting from their first win against Tanzania . The owed waged they claimed to include their entitlements for their won matches against Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda and Mozambique. Impeccable sources revealed that the players have reached the resolution not to travel to Marrekech to…
