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JUST IN: D'Tigress suffer woeful defeat to USA in FIBA Olympics Qualifier

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- Nigeria's D'Tigress faced a disappointing outcome on Friday as the USA defeated them 100-46. The Nigerian team struggled in all four quarters, with their closest moment to the Amer... Read More


AFCON 2024: Cote d'Ivoire will battle Nigeria in Sunday's final

Nigeria, Feb. 8 -- Cote d'Ivoire, the AFCON 2023 host, have booked their place in the final with a 1-0 win over DR Congo. Sebastien Haller scored the goal that took the Elephants into Sunday's final ... Read More


Super Eagles will be rewarded for AFCON victories, says VP

Nigeria, Feb. 8 -- After the nervy semifinal penalty shootout victory over South Africa on Wednesday, Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, told the Super Eagles players that the Federal Governme... Read More


Nigeria stuns South Africa; Super Eagles zoom into 2024AfCONfinal

Nigeria, Feb. 8 -- A cagey encounter between two past AFCON champions, Nigeria and South Africa, was settled on penalties after 90 minutes and extra time ended 1-1. William Troost Ekong scored for Ni... Read More


AFCON: Nigeria 1-1 [4-2 pens] South Africa Ratings: Nwabali gets cake as Peseiro proves mettle

Nigeria, Feb. 8 -- The tension was palpable, particularly as the game reached the penalty shootout, evoking memories of South Africa's goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, saving four out of five kicks agains... Read More


BREAKING: Nigeria defeat South Africa, qualify for AFCON final

Nigeria, Feb. 8 -- Nigeria's Super Eagles have qualified for the final of the African Cup of Nations after defeating South Africa in Wednesday's semi-final clash. The match was decided on penalties a... Read More


JUST IN: AFCON: Sanusi doubtful for South Africa clash

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- Coach Jose Peseiro might have to make a change to his starting lineup against South Africa, as credible reports from the Super Eagles camp in Cote d'Ivoire suggest that Zaidu Sanusi... Read More


AFCON: Nigeria vs South Africa: Four important must-win duels for the Eagles

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- Wednesday's 2023 AFCON semi-final clash between South Africa and Nigeria promises to be an intriguing encounter, given the distinct playing styles of both nations. Both teams have s... Read More


AFCON: Williams is hero as South Africa book semifinal place against Nigeria

Nigeria, Feb. 4 -- South Africa beat Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties on Saturday at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro to book a semifinal date with Nigeria. Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Wil... Read More


BREAKING: Nigeria 1-0 Angola: Eagles soar into 16th AFCON semifinal

Nigeria, Feb. 3 -- Nigeria's Super Eagles have qualified for the semi-final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON). A first half goal from Ademola Lookman was all the Super Eagles needed to bo... Read More