Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo has backed Victor Osimhen to become captain of the team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that ...

Victor Osimhen, the second top scorer in this season’s Champions League with six goals, leads the line. In midfield, Carlos ...

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – April 21: Como linked Mauro Icardi of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during ...

From stars Salah and Hakimi to breakout talent Baleba, Al Jazeera picks 10 ‘must watch’ footballers heading into AFCON.

Odion Ighalo has picked Victor Osimhen as Nigeria’s next Super Eagles captain after William Troost-Ekong’s sudden retirement ...

The Africa Cup of Nations has always delivered excitement, tension and memorable moments. However, all indications suggest that AFCON 2025 in Morocco could be even more explosive in front of goal. At ...

Salomon Kalou has backed Victor Osimhen to shine at the 2025 AFCON, predicting a fast start for the striker in group games ...

Paul Onuachu has played down concerns following Nigeria’s 2-1 friendly defeat to Egypt, insisting confidence remains strong ...

A look at some of the key teams, players and potential plot lines from the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations which begins on ...

Egypt and Nigeria make their final AFCON preparations when they face one another in a pre-tournament friendly in Cairo.

Zizo got two assists as Egypt earned a 2-1 friendly win over Nigeria at Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday, in their final match ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. Both sides were without their ...

Victor Osimhen is “on another level” according to Nigeria team-mate Frank Onyeka, and believes their opponents at the Africa Cup of Nations will struggle against him. Nigeria suffered a 2-1 defeat to ...