Yassine Bounou delivered another heroic performance, saving two penalties, before Youssef En-Nesyri calmly converted the decisive spot kick to lift hosts Morocco to a 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Nigeria after a tense 0–0 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations semifinal in Rabat on Wednesday. Chasing their first continental crown in 50 years, Morocco will face Senegal, the 2021 champions, in Sunday’s final in Rabat. Nigeria, meanwhile, will meet Egypt in the third-place playoff a day earlier.
Showing posts with label Afcon2025. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Afcon2025. Show all posts
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Morocco beats Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON final against Senegal
Yassine Bounou delivered another heroic performance, saving two penalties, before Youssef En-Nesyri calmly converted the decisive spot kick to lift hosts Morocco to a 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Nigeria after a tense 0–0 draw in their Africa Cup of Nations semifinal in Rabat on Wednesday. Chasing their first continental crown in 50 years, Morocco will face Senegal, the 2021 champions, in Sunday’s final in Rabat. Nigeria, meanwhile, will meet Egypt in the third-place playoff a day earlier.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Super Eagles lose Wilfred Ndidi ahead of Morocco clash
For the highly anticipated CAN 2025 semi-final showdown between Morocco and Nigeria, the Super Eagles will have to do without their captain, Wilfred Ndidi. The midfielder picked up his second yellow card of the tournament during Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Algeria yesterday. As a result, he is suspended for one match.
The midfielder had already been booked during the group stage win over Mozambique, leaving him just one yellow card away from suspension. Ndidi will therefore miss the semi-final against Morocco.
The Nigerian captain should be available for either the final or the third-place playoff, depending on the Super Eagles’ result in the semi-final against Morocco.
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Video - Algeria vs Nigeria | Victor Osimhen was UNSTOPPABLE in the AFCON quarterfinals
The difference made by Victor Osimhen—with one goal and one assist—ultimately defined Nigeria national football team’s clear superiority over Algeria national football team. Nigeria won with authority and merit, creating more chances and finishing better, and returned to the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations, where they will face Morocco—the host nation—on Wednesday in Rabat.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 to head into AFCON last 16 with perfect record
Raphael Onyedika has scored twice, and Paul Onuachu has netted his first international goal in four years as already-qualified Nigeria overcame 10-man Uganda 3-1 to maintain a 100 percent record after the group stage and send the East African side home.
Nigeria finished top of Group C on Tuesday with nine points, followed by Tunisia in second with four and Tanzania, who reached the round of 16 as one of the four best third-placed sides after their 1-1 draw with Tunisia, also on Tuesday.
It was a dominant performance from Nigeria despite resting several regulars, having already been assured of the top spot in the group.
After Onuachu missed a simple chance midway through the first half, he found the back of the net after 28 minutes.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru showed quick feet on the left, and his pass in to Onuachu was perfect for the big forward to finish. The goal was the striker’s first for Nigeria since 2021.
Uganda were reduced to 10 men in the 56th minute when substitute goalkeeper Salim Jamal Magoola used his hands about 9 metres (10 yards) outside his area to stop a Victor Osimhen shot.
Magoola had been a halftime replacement for injured starter Denis Onyango, so Uganda had to use their third goalkeeper in the game as Nafian Alionzi was brought on for midfielder Baba Alhassan.
Nigeria scored their second goal in the 62nd minute when Onyedika took Samuel Chukwueze’s pass and drilled his shot low through the legs of Alionzi.
Onyedika netted his second five minutes later with a side-footed finish, Chukwueze again the provider with a pass from the right.
Uganda got a consolation goal with 15 minutes left as the Nigerian defence momentarily went to sleep and Rogers Mato had time and space from Allan Okello’s pass to lift the ball over the keeper and into the net.
Nevertheless, Nigeria have impressed in the group stage, having been losing finalists two years ago and following the shock of missing out on 2026 World Cup qualification.
Meanwhile, Tanzania reached the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time, 45 years after their maiden appearance, by coming from behind to draw 1-1 with fellow qualifiers Tunisia in Rabat.
Feisal Salum’s powerful shot three minutes into the second half was enough to secure the draw after Tunisia had been ahead with a 43rd-minute penalty converted by Ismael Gharbi.
It was only Tanzania’s second point of the tournament but proved enough for them to advance as one of the four best third-placed finishers.
Tanzania have been trying since 1980 to advance beyond the group stage and have still to win a match in four appearances.
Nigeria finished top of Group C on Tuesday with nine points, followed by Tunisia in second with four and Tanzania, who reached the round of 16 as one of the four best third-placed sides after their 1-1 draw with Tunisia, also on Tuesday.
It was a dominant performance from Nigeria despite resting several regulars, having already been assured of the top spot in the group.
After Onuachu missed a simple chance midway through the first half, he found the back of the net after 28 minutes.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru showed quick feet on the left, and his pass in to Onuachu was perfect for the big forward to finish. The goal was the striker’s first for Nigeria since 2021.
Uganda were reduced to 10 men in the 56th minute when substitute goalkeeper Salim Jamal Magoola used his hands about 9 metres (10 yards) outside his area to stop a Victor Osimhen shot.
Magoola had been a halftime replacement for injured starter Denis Onyango, so Uganda had to use their third goalkeeper in the game as Nafian Alionzi was brought on for midfielder Baba Alhassan.
Nigeria scored their second goal in the 62nd minute when Onyedika took Samuel Chukwueze’s pass and drilled his shot low through the legs of Alionzi.
Onyedika netted his second five minutes later with a side-footed finish, Chukwueze again the provider with a pass from the right.
Uganda got a consolation goal with 15 minutes left as the Nigerian defence momentarily went to sleep and Rogers Mato had time and space from Allan Okello’s pass to lift the ball over the keeper and into the net.
Nevertheless, Nigeria have impressed in the group stage, having been losing finalists two years ago and following the shock of missing out on 2026 World Cup qualification.
Meanwhile, Tanzania reached the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time, 45 years after their maiden appearance, by coming from behind to draw 1-1 with fellow qualifiers Tunisia in Rabat.
Feisal Salum’s powerful shot three minutes into the second half was enough to secure the draw after Tunisia had been ahead with a 43rd-minute penalty converted by Ismael Gharbi.
It was only Tanzania’s second point of the tournament but proved enough for them to advance as one of the four best third-placed finishers.
Tanzania have been trying since 1980 to advance beyond the group stage and have still to win a match in four appearances.
Monday, December 29, 2025
AFCON 2025: Nigeria beat Tunisia 3-2 win to seal knockout spot
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Saturday defeated the Tunisian national team 3-2 in the second match in Group C at the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
In the thrilling encounter, held at the Complexe Sportif de Fes, Morocco, Nigerian leading striker, Victor Osimhen opened scoring on the stroke of half-time, heading home Ademola Lookman’s perfect cross after the Super Eagles missed several scoring chances earlier in the game.
Captain Wilfred Ndidi doubled Nigeria’s lead five minutes into the second half, when he nodded home Lookman’s in swinging corner to score his team’s second goal.
With two assists in the game, Lookman capped his brilliant display with Nigeria’s 3rd goal in the 67th minute after an assist from Osimhen to put the Super Eagles firmly in control of the game.
Tunisia pulled one goal back in the 74th minute through Montassar Talbi’s header, before Ali Abdi converted a late penalty to set up a tense finish.
The Super Eagles, however, held on for their second consecutive win of the tournament, confirming their place in the AFCON 2025 round of 16.
The Super Eagles had in their first match of the tournament defeated Tanzania 2-1. The Nigerian team has 6 points from two matches and will play with Uganda on Tuesday for the third match in the knockout stage of the tournament.
In the thrilling encounter, held at the Complexe Sportif de Fes, Morocco, Nigerian leading striker, Victor Osimhen opened scoring on the stroke of half-time, heading home Ademola Lookman’s perfect cross after the Super Eagles missed several scoring chances earlier in the game.
Captain Wilfred Ndidi doubled Nigeria’s lead five minutes into the second half, when he nodded home Lookman’s in swinging corner to score his team’s second goal.
With two assists in the game, Lookman capped his brilliant display with Nigeria’s 3rd goal in the 67th minute after an assist from Osimhen to put the Super Eagles firmly in control of the game.
Tunisia pulled one goal back in the 74th minute through Montassar Talbi’s header, before Ali Abdi converted a late penalty to set up a tense finish.
The Super Eagles, however, held on for their second consecutive win of the tournament, confirming their place in the AFCON 2025 round of 16.
The Super Eagles had in their first match of the tournament defeated Tanzania 2-1. The Nigerian team has 6 points from two matches and will play with Uganda on Tuesday for the third match in the knockout stage of the tournament.
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