Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is set to undergo surgery in the coming days after sustaining a right wrist injury. The Serie A club announced on Saturday that Okoye, 25, has torn the scapholunate ligament in his wrist following an incident in training. As a result, he will miss Monday’s match against Monza. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and key wingback Ola Aina have been ruled out, while Ademola Lookman remains a major doubt for Monday’s crucial 2025 AFCON qualifying Group D fixture against Rwanda’s Amavubi. The match will take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State. Nwabali was … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles settled for a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Abidjan on Thursday. Gernot Rohr’s team took an early lead through Mohamed Tijani and controlled much of the first half. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured their place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after Rwanda fell 1-0 to Libya on Thursday. The deciding goal was netted by Fahd Saad Mohamed in the 84th minute at Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium, quieting the home crowd and confirming Nigeria’s AFCON berth. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has affirmed that his team has arrived in Abidjan with the goal of defeating the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. While a single point would be sufficient to secure Nigeria’s spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, Eguavoen stated that the team is focused on taking … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled in favor of Nigeria’s Super Eagles after the team was detained for over 20 hours at Al-Abraq Airport in eastern Libya, leading them to miss a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. The CAF Disciplinary Committee awarded Nigeria three points and three goals for the … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set Monday, November 18, for Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. This Matchday 6 fixture will close out the race for Group D slots in the 35th AFCON finals, scheduled to take place in Morocco … Read more
The Libyan Football Federation has filed an appeal challenging the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) recent decision to award Nigeria three points and three goals after an interrupted Africa Cup of Nations qualifier scheduled for October 15 in Benina, Libya. CAF’s verdict also imposed a $50,000 fine on Libya for breaching regulations in handling Nigeria’s … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Saturday that three points and three goals have been awarded to Nigeria’s Super Eagles after the canceled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency In … Read more
The v, has addressed the situation surrounding the Libya vs Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier for the first time. During a press conference, Motsepe expressed his disapproval of the incident that occurred at the Libya airport, involving Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of their AFCON 2025 qualifying match. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Ibrahim Gusau, the president of the Nigeria Football Federation, has pledged to take strong action to uphold the dignity of the nation and safeguard the welfare of the players. This commitment follows the mistreatment of Nigeria’s senior men’s national team by Libyan authorities during their recent trip for the second leg of the 2025 Africa … Read more
The pilot of the chartered plane that flew the Super Eagles to Libya has disclosed that Libyan authorities forced him to divert the flight to the substandard Al-Abraq Airport. According to reports, the diversion to Al-Abraq, a remote airport, instead of their intended destination of Benghazi, has sparked a diplomatic dispute between Nigeria and Libya. … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has described the team’s ordeal in Libya as a traumatic experience. Eguavoen and the players were left stranded for hours at Al Abraq Airport upon their arrival in Libya for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award the Super Eagles full points in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, following the alleged mistreatment of the Nigerian team. Kalu’s call comes after the Super Eagles, along with their coach and technical crew, were reportedly stranded for … Read more
The President of the Libyan Football Federation, Abdelhakim Al-Shalmani, announced his resignation during a routine meeting of the Federation’s General Assembly. According to The Libya Observer, an online newspaper based in Tripoli, the resignation was confirmed in a post on its website on Monday, following a decision made the previous day. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports, John Enoh, has condemned the treatment of the Super Eagles by Libyan authorities ahead of their AFCON qualifier second-leg match scheduled for Tuesday. The Nigerian team, en route to Benghazi for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, was unexpectedly diverted to Al Abraq airport, primarily used for hajj operations. … Read more
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has called the Libyan authorities’ decision to hold the team for hours at Al-Abraq Airport “very embarrassing.” The Super Eagles were scheduled to face Libya in Benghazi, aiming to secure their qualification for the AFCON finals in Morocco next year. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game … Read more
Samuel Chukwueze has returned to Italy for treatment after suffering a hamstring injury during Nigeria’s third qualifying match against Libya for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Chukwueze came on as a substitute for Frank Onyeka in the 61st minute of the match. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are preparing for the second leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights. The Super Eagles head into this match in excellent form, remaining unbeaten in their first three group encounters. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby … Read more
The Super Eagles have departed Nigeria for their matchday four 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The team, along with officials, boarded a chartered flight on Sunday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency … Read more