AFCON Brilliance Lifts Super Eagles To 26th In FIFA Ranking
Monday January 19, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria’s Super Eagles have surged to 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on...
Senegal Win AFCON 2025 In Dramatic Final
Monday January 19, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 after extra-time to win the AFCON 2025 title at the Prince Moulay...
Tinubu To Super Eagles: ‘Thank You, Your Bronze Feels Like Gold’
Saturday January 17, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for winning the bronze medal at the...
Nigeria Edge Egypt On Penalties To Claim AFCON Bronze
Saturday January 17, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Saturday defeated Egypt’s Pharaohs via a penalty shootout to secure third place...
AFCON 2025: Morocco Coach Praises Super Eagles, Hails Chelle’s Impressive Job
Thursday January 15, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Morocco Head Coach, Walid Regragui, has praised his players and fans after the Atlas Lions defeated...
Host Morocco Beat Gallant Super Eagles On Penalties To Reach AFCON Final
Thursday January 15, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat...
Mane Scores As Senegal Beat Egypt To Reach Africa Cup Of Nations Final
Wednesday January 14, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday,...
2025 AFCON: CAF Appoints Ghanaian Referee For Nigeria Vs Morocco Showdown
Tuesday January 13, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named a Ghanaian referee, Daniel Nii Laryea, to officiate...
AFCON: CAF Opens Investigation Into Incident After Nigeria-Algeria Quarterfinal
Monday January 12, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has condemned the “inappropriate behaviour” of players and officials following...
AFCON: President Tinubu Hails Super Eagles Semi-final Ticket
Sunday January 11, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for their victory over Algeria and qualification...