By Joke Kujenya STATISTICAL TRENDS IS SHAPING the build-up to tonight’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal as Nigeria face Morocco at 9.00pm on Monday, January 14 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Nigeria reached the semifinals after a 2 0 quarterfinal victory over Algeria. The Super Eagles have scored at least two goals [&...
By Joke Kujenya ATTENTION HAS turned to key individual battles ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal as Morocco coach Walid Regragui highlighted three Nigeria players while addressing the absence of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi. Regragui singled out Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi for praise ahead of Wedne...
By Joke Kujenya MAKING A decisive appointment for the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the officials for Nigeria’s clash with Morocco at the 2025 tournament. CAF has confirmed the appointment of Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea to officiate Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations semifinal c...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter FOOTBALL LEADERSHIP of Libya has been plunged into disarray after the abrupt resignation of the country’s Football Federation President, Abdul Hakim Al-Shalmani. His departure comes amidst intense scrutiny and public outcry following a string of poor performances by the national team, including...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier against Libya following a grueling 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport. The team’s chartered flight was unexpectedly diverted mid-flight, leading to a standoff that left players and officia...
