Super Eagles Qualify For 2025 AFCON

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1 year ago

November 16, 2024

Super Eagles Qualify For 2025 AFCON

Nigeria has successfully qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

Ekwutosblog reports that the development was made possible by Libya’s narrow 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali, where Saad Mohamed scored the decisive goal in the 84th minute.

This outcome not only bolstered Libya’s chances of qualifying but also confirmed Nigeria’s spot in the upcoming tournament.

As three-time African champions, Nigeria will be making their 21st appearance in the AFCON, scheduled to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.

Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen scored in the second half to ensure a 1-1 draw against the Benin Republic during the AFCON qualification process.

With a total of 11 points in Group D, the Super Eagles have secured a top position in the standings.

They will conclude their qualification campaign with a match against Rwanda in Uyo on Monday.

2026 World Cup: Super Eagles waiting for FIFA’s decision – Iwobi

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1 day ago

February 6, 2026

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Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?

The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.

“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”

Politics

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER

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1 week ago

January 30, 2026

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President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences

to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.

The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.

President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.

I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)