NIGERIA

Nigeria attacker Ademola Lookman

Ademola Lookman puts emphasis on unity as Nigeria book AFCON last eight

After scoring twice to help Nigeria beat Cameroon 2-0 on Saturday night to seal a place in the quarterfinals of the AFCON, attacker Ademola Lookman put a strong emphasis on team unity.

Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili

‘A year ago, I didn’t think I’d be here’ – Nigeria shot stopper Stanley Nwabili

When Nigeria national team coach Jose Peseiro landed in South Africa last month to get a closer look at goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili playing for Premier Soccer League side Chippa United, something was cooking.

Alex Iwobi of Nigeria in possession during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations group stage match between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny on January 22, 2024

Alex Iwobi and Chidozie Awaziem relieved to get over the AFCON group stage hurdle

The Super Eagles needed an own goal to get victory in their final group stage match at the AFCON against minnows Guinea-Bissau, but in the end, they all count with Nigeria now through to the round of 16.

William Troost-Ekong

William Troost-Ekong blown away by Nigeria's strength

William Troost-Ekong says the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations team is the strongest national side he has played in.

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Nigeria through to Round of 16 at Africa Cup of Nations

An own goal from Opa Sangante saw Nigeria earn a 1-0 over Guinea-Bissau in their Africa Cup of Nations clash on Monday night in Abidjan.

Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo

Nigeria capable of winning AFCON says defender Kenneth Omeruo

Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo has said there remains no doubt The Super Eagles can replicate their 2013 success and win the AFCON.

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