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FIFA, CAF Condemn ‘Unacceptable Scenes’ In AFCON Final, To Take Appropriate Action
Football governing bodies FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have condemned the “unacceptable scenes” that marred Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, with CAF pledging to take “appropriate action” against those found guilty.
Senegal Edge Morocco to Win 2025 AFCON in Dramatic Final
Rabat, Morocco — Senegal claimed a dramatic 1–0 victory over hosts Morocco to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, securing their second continental title in five years after an absorbing and controversial final in Rabat.
Southern Governors hail Super Eagles’ grit after AFCON Bronze triumph
The Southern Governors’ Forum has commended the Super Eagles for what it described as a courageous and inspiring campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following Nigeria’s bronze-medal finish.
Nwabali’s Heroics Help Nigeria Beat Egypt To Win AFCON Bronze
Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the hero of the day, saving two penalties as the Super Eagles beat Egypt to win bronze at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
President Tinubu hails gallant Super Eagles after hard-fought AFCON bronze
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, following their bronze medal victory at the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
Nwabali the Hero as Super Eagles Clinch AFCON Bronze
Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged the hero on Sunday as the Super Eagles defeated Egypt 4–2 on penalties to claim the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Casablanca.
Ghanaian Referee Breaks Silence After AFCON Semifinal Backlash
Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea has reacted to the intense criticism that followed his officiating of the AFCON 2025 semifinal between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and hosts Morocco’s Atlas Lions.
Osimhen, Osayi-Samuel Slam Officiating After Super Eagles’ AFCON Semifinal Exit
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and defender Bright Osayi-Samuel have criticised the officiating following Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal defeat to host nation Morocco.
Hosts Morocco Set Up AFCON Final Showdown With Senegal
Hosts Morocco will play Sadio Mane’s Senegal in this weekend’s Africa Cup of Nations final after both emerged victorious in tense last-four ties on Wednesday as Mohamed Salah’s dreams of winning the title were again dashed.
Tinubu mourns Newswatch Co-founder Yusuf Mohammed
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Yakubu Mohammed, a veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, describing his passing as a profound loss to Nigerian journalism and nation-building.