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
Championship club West Bromwich Albion has extended its congratulations to Semi Ajayi for his contribution to Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ victory over Libya in Friday’s AFCON 2025 qualifiers in Uyo. After facing frustration for much of the match, substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed relief following his team’s narrow 1-0 victory over the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Speaking during the post-match briefing at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, a visibly excited Eguavoen admitted that he had expected his side to score more … Read more
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has commended Super Eagles players Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Moses Simon for their outstanding performances in Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Libya in Friday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. In a post on his X account, Enoh also congratulated Austin Eguavoen and the entire team for securing the … Read more
Substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru netted the decisive goal as the Super Eagles secured a 1-0 victory over Libya in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday in Uyo. Nigeria started the match with confidence, dominating possession but struggling to create clear scoring opportunities. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has opted for a 4-3-3 formation for tonight’s crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. Stanley Nwabali from Chippa United is set to start between the posts as expected. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has called on the Nigerian Super Eagles to aim for victory in their upcoming match against Libya. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Diana-Mary Nsan, on Thursday, Enoh also cautioned the team against complacency as they prepare to face the Mediterranean Knights in the 2025 Africa … Read more
The much-anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights is scheduled to take place at Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo. This match is a pivotal event in Group D, heralding the return of international football for fans across the continent. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has emphasized that the team will give their all to secure maximum points in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Libya. Two victories would guarantee the Super Eagles a spot in the AFCON 2025 finals, set to be hosted by Morocco. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen now has all the invited players available to him ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Libya. Kelechi Iheanacho, Chidera Ejuke, and Bright Osayi-Samuel joined their teammates in camp on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to … Read more
Super Eagles interim manager, Austin Eguavoen, has advised winger Samuel Chukwueze to be mindful of where he attempts to dribble ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya. In his remarks ahead of Friday’s match, Eguavoen specifically addressed Chukwueze, urging the AC Milan star to make smart decisions on the … Read more
Libya head coach, Nasser Al-Hadiri, has expressed dissatisfaction with his team’s preparation ahead of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria. The Mediterranean Knights will be missing several key players due to injuries and suspensions, while some top stars have reportedly decided to boycott the matches. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has named a 22-man squad, including Captain William Ekong, rising star Ademola Lookman, and in-form winger Moses Simon, for Nigeria’s home-and-away 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights this month. The squad features wing-backs Olaoluwa Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi, goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Maduka Okoye, defenders Oluwasemilogo … Read more
Libya’s head coach, Nasser Al-Hadiri, has announced a 28-man squad for their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Al-Hadiri, recently appointed to lead the Mediterranean Knights following the dismissal of Serbian coach Milutin Sredojevic, has retained several key players from the squad. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt … Read more
Libya has chosen the Martyrs of Benina Stadium as the venue to host Group D leaders, Nigeria, for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Tuesday, October 15. Nigeria will play the first leg of the fixture at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, September 11. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly … Read more
Ahead of the 2025 AFCON Matchday 3 and 4 qualifiers between Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights, the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has dismissed Serbian coach Milutin Sredojević, known as Micho. The decision comes after Libya’s disappointing start to the AFCON qualifiers, where they drew 1-1 with Rwanda in Tripoli and lost their last match against … Read more
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Austin Eguavoen, has refuted claims that he will step down as interim coach of the Super Eagles after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Eguavoen was appointed by the NFF to oversee the Super Eagles for these crucial matches due to … Read more
Tensions rise in Cameroon as Samuel Eto’o rejects the appointment of Belgian coach Marc Brys. The dispute underscores power struggles between the government and the football association. Nevertheless, Brys remains hopeful of resolving the conflict and preparing the team for the WC qualifiers. Eko Hot Blog reports that Tensions are rising in Cameroon as Samuel … Read more