AFCON 2025: Super Eagles fails to cage Atlas Lions of Morocco , fell 4-2 on penalties For the second time in eight-and-half weeks, the Super Eagles fell at the hurdle of penalty kicks in a major contest, losing 2-4 to the Atlas Lions of Morocco in a tense Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday night. Hamza Igamane, Eliesse Ben Seghir, captain Achraf Hakimi and Youssef El-Nesyri found the net in the penalty shootout, while only Paul Onuachu and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru netted for Nigeria. Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi saw…
Author: Abdulgafar Oladimeji
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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AFCON 2025: Senegal to face hosts Morocco in final after dramatic semi-final night Hosts Morocco will meet Senegal in the final of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations after a gripping semi-final double-header delivered drama, tension and contrasting paths to qualification. Morocco sealed their place in Sunday’s showpiece in Rabat by edging Nigeria 4–2 on penalties after a goalless draw following extra time, as the hosts once again relied on composure and defensive resilience to survive a high-stakes knockout tie. In Tangier earlier on Wednesday, Senegal booked their return to the AFCON final with a narrow 1–0 victory…
Gara Gombe ask BUA to save Sani Abacha stadium, others, alleges Super Eagles players are not patriotic Football pundit has urged business tycoon and philanthropist, Abdul Samad Isiyaku Rabiu to salvage Sani Abacha stadium, Kano from its dilapidated state. The renown sports critic took to his social media handle saying “At the risk of being attacked by social media bandits, I wish to express an opinion about the dollarisation of motivation by my brother, Abdul Samad Isyaka Rabiu, the Chairman of BUA Group. “Yes, I called him my brother because two of his younger ones are my close friends, and…
Atlas Lions of Morocco crashes Super Eagles AFCON 25 trophy chase By Oluwasetemi Adeyinka The Super Eagles of Nigeria were on Wednesday defeated by host side, Lions of Morocco in the semi final stages of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigerians were sent out after a penalty shootout , following a goalless draw after regulation time stretching the encounter to extra time. The match was closely contested from start to finish, with both sides showing discipline, structure, and determination. Nigeria created promising chances, the Moroccans remained compact and relied on quick transitions. Despite the intensity and effort from both…
Afcon 25 Final Before Final: Ticket scarcity rocks Super Eagles vs Morocco semi final match Nigerians and Super Eagles fans in far away Morocco had to contend with ticket scarcity that has rocked the Afcon semi final match between the Super Eagles and the Atlas lions of Morocco. Hours after Nigeria sent Algeria packing from the Afcon to set up a semi final clash with the host lads , tickets for the match became a scarce commodity. Hundreds of football fans, who are interested in watching the epic game now dubbed as final before final have remained frustrated . The…
AFCON 2025: Rabat is our hunting ground , NFF tells Morocco The only time Nigeria and Mo rocco senior national teams have clashed in Morocco’s administrative capital, Rabat, Nigeria dug their feet into the ground to earn a scoreless draw, win the ensuing penalty shootout and secure qualification to the 14th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cote d’Ivoire. Date was Saturday, 28th August 1983. Two weeks earlier, in Benin City, both teams had ended the first leg match 0-0. The return leg took place in Rabat, with Coach Adegboye Onigbinde making a number of changes to the squad that featured in Benin…
Women’s football legend Asisat Oshoala warns Super Eagles ahead of today’s semi final clash African and Super Falcons hero, Asisat Oshoala has cautioned the Super Eagles to be weary of the revenge mission by their AFCON 25 semi final opponents, Atlas Lions of Morocco. The Super Eagles would be up against host, Atlas Lions of Morocco in the semi finals of the AFCON 2025 by 9pm Nigerian time. Recalling how she and her Super Falcons teammates submerge the Moroccan women’s national team to lift Nigeria’s WAFCON 10th title , she expressed the warnings that the Atlas Lions would come roaring…
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…
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…
