FACT FILE: Who is Pape Thiaw, Youngest AFCON Winning Coach
Pape Thiaw becomes the first African coach to win two major international titles against host countries. Senegal defeat hosts Algeria (CHAN 2022) and hosts Morocco (AFCON 2025 Final) under Thiaw’s…
FACT FILE: Full List of AFCON Winners
Egypt lead AFCON history with a record seven titles, the most ever. Cameroon follow closely with five championships. Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire are joint fourth, winning three titles each. AFCON…
Chelle’s Masterstroke – How Eric Chelle Transformed the Super Eagles into AFCON Title Contenders
Chelle’s Masterstroke - How Eric Chelle Transformed the Super Eagles into AFCON Title Contenders - By Adebamiwa Olugbenga Michael Just one year after taking charge, Eric Chelle has overseen a…
Super Eagles beat Algeria to reach AFCON semi-finals
Super Eagles secure AFCON semi-final spot after hard-fought win over Algeria Oshimen and Akor score as Nigeria dominate second half Nigeria keep continental title hopes alive with solid defensive display…
Nigeria Defeat Mozambique 4-0 to Reach AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals
Nigeria dominate Mozambique from start to finish. Lookman and Osimhen shine in ruthless Super Eagles display. Osimhen nets twice as Nigeria cruise to last eight. Super Eagles set up quarter-final…
AFCON 2025: CAF Bans Equatorial Guinea Captain, Teammate Over Referee Abuse
CAF handed four-match bans to Carlos Akapo and Josete Miranda Sanctions followed referee abuse after loss to Sudan Two matches of each ban suspended for one year Equatorial Guinea FA…
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Beat Tunisia 3–2, Secure Round of 16
Super Eagles seal AFCON Round of 16 spot with a hard-fought 3–2 win over Tunisia Victor Osimhen shines again, scoring and providing an assist Nigeria dominate early, then survive late…
AFCON 2025: Nigeria Beat Tanzania 2–1 in Group C Opener
Nigeria defeated Tanzania 2–1 in their AFCON 2025 Group C opener Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman scored for the Super Eagles Tanzania briefly levelled before Nigeria regained control Victory extends…
AFCON 2025 Winner to Take Home $10m as CAF Raises Prize Money
AFCON 2025 prize money increased to $10 million for winners CAF prize money hike marks a 43% rise from last edition Runners-up to earn $4 million, semi-finalists $2.5 million each…
CAF Scraps Biennial AFCON, Switches Tournament to Four-Year Cycle After 2028
AFCON to hold every four years after the 2028 edition CAF introduces African Nations League to replace lost revenue Calendar clash with FIFA, UEFA forces major rethink Prize money rises…