(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senegalese Football Federation has filed an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip the country of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. CAS confirmed on Wednesday that it had registered the appeal. The decision by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – FIFA fines Nigeria Football Federation, Congolese Association Football Federation over fans’ misconduct at World Cup playoff FIFA has sanctioned Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) following incidents involving supporters during their 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff match in November. In its latest disciplinary overview, FIFA said both football […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Daniel Daga, a Nigerian under-20 football player, has been sentenced to six months in prison in Norway after being found guilty of sexual assault. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday by the Romsdal District Court, according to Norwegian broadcaster TV 2 Norway. The 19-year-old midfielder, who plays for Norwegian club Molde FK, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s first indigenous coach of the Super Eagles, Chief Festus Onigbinde, is dead. He died on Monday at the age of 88. The family announced his passing in a statement issued by Mrs Bolade Adesuyi on Monday. “With gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of High […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester City will host Liverpool in the standout fixture of the FA Cup quarterfinals following the draw conducted at the London Stadium on Monday. Sky Bet League One strugglers Port Vale will travel to Chelsea in another quarterfinal clash of the competition. Port Vale reached the stage after a shock victory over […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – FIFA has officially ended Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after confirming DR Congo as Africa’s representative for the upcoming inter-confederation play-off tournament. The announcement was made in an accreditation notice circulated to media organisations on Wednesday by FIFA. In the notice, FIFA outlined the format of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Football Federation of Iran says the country’s men’s national team will face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in an international friendly on March 27. According to Tehran Times, a state-controlled local news platform, Amirmahdi Alavai, the Iranian FA’s spokesperson, confirmed the fixture on Tuesday. The venue and kickoff time for the match are […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed that his long-term ambition is to become the first African to manage Spanish football giants Real Madrid. The Malian-born coach shared his dream while speaking about his future plans in a televised interview on RMC Sport’s After Afrique podcast, which was posted on X […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Eagles and Fulham forward Samuel Chukwueze is mourning the death of his mother, Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, after what reports describe as a brief illness. The sad news was shared on Thursday, January 29, 2026, by his brother, David Chukwueze, through a series of emotional posts on Instagram. In his messages, David […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced several suspensions and fines following the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco. The match, played on January 18, 2026, in Rabat, Morocco, was marred by controversy after Senegal briefly walked off the pitch in protest when a late penalty […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kingsley Ughelumba, father of Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey, has renewed his public appeal to reconnect with his children, saying he has been separated from them for more than 18 years. Ughelumba, who hails from Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, spoke in an emotional interview circulating on social media, where […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has expressed deep sorrow over the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi. Sunday Ndidi reportedly died following a fatal road accident in Umunede, near Agbor in Delta State, on Tuesday. Ndidi’s Turkish Super Lig club, Beşiktaş, confirmed the sad news in a statement shared on their official […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has described his team’s third-place playoff match against Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a formality. Hassan said he was pleased with Egypt’s performance, even though they failed to win the bronze medal. Nigeria rested key players such as Wilfred Ndidi, Victor Osimhen and Frank […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the behaviour of Senegal’s players and fans during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, calling it “unacceptable.” The incident happened during Senegal’s 1-0 victory over Morocco, the tournament’s host. Senegal’s players walked off the pitch to protest a penalty awarded to Morocco after a VAR […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Egypt 4–2 on penalties on Saturday to win the third-place match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca. The game ended 0–0 after 90 minutes and was decided by a penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the hero for Nigeria, saving two penalties from Mohamed Salah […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has described Calvin Bassey as the best centre-back at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Bassey featured in all of Nigeria’s matches at the tournament in Morocco and has been one of the team’s standout performers. The 26-year-old has led the Super Eagles’ defence, which […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Unified Supporters Club of Nigeria, Vincent Okumagba, has alleged that Nigerian fans were subjected to harassment and poor treatment by Moroccan police during Wednesday night’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final between Nigeria and host nation Morocco in Rabat. The Super Eagles were eliminated after losing 4–2 on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has commended the Super Eagles for their performance and resilience at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), despite their semi-final defeat to hosts Morocco. The Atlas Lions edged Nigeria 4–2 on penalties on Wednesday in Rabat to secure a place in the final, ending the Super Eagles’ quest […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senegal have reached the final of this tournament for the fourth time, seeking their second title. They broke through in 2021, beating Egypt on penalties. That came after losses to Cameroon and Algeria in 2002 and 2019, respectively. Sadio Mane has always thrived on the big stage at AFCON. He has been […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea to officiate the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match between Nigeria and Morocco. CAF released the list of match officials on Tuesday. The Super Eagles will face Morocco’s Atlas Lions at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on […]
