February 11
Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Sebastian Haller Inspires Elephants to Glorious AFCON Triumph
Cote d'Ivoire sealed a magnificent TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations title triumph after coming from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday's gripping final. Read more »
February 05
Africa: Rivals Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire Collide in Blockbuster AFCON Final Showdown
A titanic clash awaits African football as Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire contest the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2023 final on Sunday. This heavyweight bout sees two bitter rivals collide… Read more »
January 19
Africa: Osimhen Delighted After Overcoming Cote d'Ivoire Challenge
Nigeria's forward, Victor Osimhen, emerged as the standout player in the thrilling encounter against hosts Cote d'Ivoire on Thursday night, securing a 1-0 victory for the Super… Read more »
Africa: "We used a strategy that worked" - coach Peseiro
Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro says they used a strategy that worked for them in their hard-fought 1-0 win over TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire hosts on… Read more »
January 06
Africa: Peseiro Targets Elusive Fourth TotalEnergies CAF Afcon Crown for Nigeria
Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro has set his sights on landing a fourth TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations title for the Super Eagles when the tournament kicks off on January 13th. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: We Are Always the Favourites - John Obi Mikel
Just like any international competition, the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire 2023 will have a number of teams carrying the heavy burden of being tournament… Read more »
December 21, 2023
Nigeria: Countdown to TotalEnergies Afcon - Nigeria Gears Up for Historic 20th Appearance
Nigeria will participate in its 20th TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations The Super Eagles are in Group A with Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea Bissau Quarter finalist… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Africa: Victor Osimhen Named African Footballer of the Year 2023
As everyone at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech rose to their feet to give Victor Osimhen a standing ovation after he was named the CAF African Footballer of the Year on… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Africa: Hosts Cote d'Ivoire Face Nigeria, Holders Senegal Clash With Cameroon
Hosts Cote d'Ivoire will play regional rivals Nigeria at the group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire 2023 as the Official Draw set up some… Read more »
September 10, 2023
Nigeria/São Tomé and Príncipe: Osimhen Hat-Trick Powers Nigeria to Thumping Win in AFCON Qualifier
Victor Osimhen grabbed a hat-trick as Nigeria signed off their TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a thumping 6-0 win over Sao Tome on Sunday. Read more »
August 02, 2023
Nigeria: Falcons s Seal Women's World Cup last 16 Place After Ireland Stalemate
Nigeria did just enough to book their spot in the Women's World Cup last 16 despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Ireland in their final Group B outing. Read more »
July 20, 2023
Africa: Women's World Cup - Nigeria Face Acid Test Against Olympic Champions Canada in Opener
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will face their toughest test yet at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup when they take on Olympic gold medalists Canada in their opening group match on… Read more »
June 16, 2023
Nigeria: Oshoala, Ebi Headline Nigeria Squad for Women's World Cup
Five-time African Women's Footballer of the Year Asisat Oshoala will headline a 23-strong Nigeria squad for next month's FIFA Women's World Cup to be played in Australia and New… Read more »
June 12, 2023
Nigeria: Enyimba Win Record Ninth Nigeria Premier League
Enyimba have secured their record ninth Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title following their 1-1 draw with defending champions Rivers United in their final match of… Read more »
June 04, 2023
Africa: Ghana Triumphs Over Nigeria to Win WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup
In an exhilarating clash at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, Ghana emerged triumphant over Nigeria, prevailining 3-1 in a penalty shootout to claim the coveted title of… Read more »
June 01, 2023
West Africa: Ghana and Nigeria Set for Thrilling WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup Final Showdown
The stage is set for an electrifying finale in the WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup of Nations as arch rivals Ghana and Nigeria emerged victorious in their respective semi-final encounters in… Read more »
Africa: U20 World Cup - Nigeria Stun Argentina With Remarkable Win to Secure Quarter-Final Spot
Nigeria delivered a shock to the host nation and tournament favorites, Argentina, with a sensational 2-0 victory on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 World… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Africa: FIFA U20 World Cup - African Representatives Discover Knock-Out Stage Opponents
Africa's representatives at the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup Gambia, Tunisia and Nigeria will face tricky opponents in the round of 16 following the conclusion of the group phase of the… Read more »
West Africa: WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup - Nigeria Dominates Group B With Convincing Win Over Burkina Faso
Nigeria asserted their dominance in Group B of the WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup of Nations with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday. Read more »
May 25, 2023
Africa: Flying Eagles Coach Bosso Wants More Despite Qualification to FIFA World Cup Round of 16
Nigeria have qualified for the round of 16 at the U20 FIFA World Cup in Argentina, after edging out Italy 2-0 in Mendoza, their second successive victory in Group D. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Africa: WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup - Burkina Faso Run Riot Against Niger, Nigeria Crush Togo
In a display of sheer dominance, Burkina Faso delivered a masterclass performance against Niger in the WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup of Nations, securing a resounding 8-0 victory at the… Read more »
May 21, 2023
Africa: Dominant Nigeria Crushes Niger 7-0 in Wafu B U-20 Girls Cup Opener
In a jaw-dropping showcase of attacking prowess, Nigeria's U-20 women's team kicked off their campaign at the WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup of Nations in Ghana with an emphatic 7-0 victory… Read more »
May 12, 2023
Africa: TotalEnergies U17 AFCON - Nigeria Coach Ugbade Modest in Defeat
Nigeria's coach Nduka Ugbade has said his players gave their all and does not fault them following their 2-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the quarter finals of the TotalEnergies U17… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Africa: TotalEnergies U17 AFCON - Burkina Faso Beat Nigeria to Make Semis, Qualify for World Cup
Burkina Faso edged out Nigeria 2-1 at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers on Thursday to progress to the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), and… Read more »
May 10, 2023
Africa: World Cup Ticket a Huge Motivation for Eaglets, Says Ugbade
Nigeria's head coach Nduka Ugbade says the team will be hugely motivated for their TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter final tie against Burkina Faso in Algiers… Read more »