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…
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: 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…
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…
