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Federal Government Praises Super Eagles After AFCON 2025 Semi-Final Exit

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The Federal Government has lauded the Super Eagles following Nigeria’s exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria was eliminated on Wednesday night after a goalless semi-final against Morocco, losing 4-2 in a penalty shootout at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Morocco’s goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou, saved penalties from Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi, while Youssef En-Nesyri converted the winning kick to send the Atlas Lions to the final. Morocco will face Senegal on Sunday, who defeated Egypt 1-0 in the other semi-final. In a statement on Thursday, Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris praised the team for demonstrating discipline, unity, and resilience throughout the tournament. “Even in defeat, you showed character, teamwork, and resilience, and those qualities matter deeply to the nation you represent,” Idris said. He noted that football has both victories and setbacks, but the Super Eagles’ commitment and performance earned respect from Nigerians at home and abroad. “Your effort, commitment, and fighting spirit throughout this tournament have earned the respect and gratitude of Nigerians at home and abroad,” the statement added. Idris encouraged the players to learn from the experience, remain united, and return stronger, emphasizing that wearing the national colours represents courage and unity. “Nigeria remains proud of you and grateful for the joy and hope you gave us during this competition. Well done, Super Eagles. The nation stands with you, always,” he concluded.

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Bovi Slams Samuel Chukwueze, Super Eagles Over AFCON Exit, Blames Social Media and Distractions

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Bovi has criticized Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze and the Nigerian national team following their exit from the Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria was eliminated after losing 4-2 on penalties to Morocco in the semifinals. The comedian singled out the players’ mindset, particularly during the penalty shootout, claiming they lacked focus and full commitment. He also suggested that distractions from social media, fan adulation, and unpaid bonuses negatively affected their performance. Bovi urged players to decline national team call-ups if they are not prepared to give their all, emphasizing that unpaid bonuses should never be an excuse. “Football is the only thing that unites Nigeria. So dear Super Eagles and aspiring Super Eagles, know this: if you are playing for Nigeria, no matter how the NFF treats you, understand that you hold the power to unite the nation,” Bovi said. “I forgive Samuel Chukwueze for missing a penalty. But you need to grasp that the weight of a nation rests on your shoulders. Chasing glory before victory often turns you into the victim. “Don’t join the Super Eagles if you’re not ready to give your everything for the country. If the NFF delays your payment, let it go. Social media has distracted you, and praise has gone to your head. This isn’t just about this tournament—this has been happening before. Fans don’t love you—they love what you do.”   View this post on Instagram  

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Morocco Beat Super Eagles On Penalties To Reach AFCON Final

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Morocco, popularly known as the Atlas Lions, have sealed a place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after overcoming Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Wednesday night. The North Africans claimed the decisive victory in a fiercely contested semi-final played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The result brought an end to Nigeria’s hopes of lifting the AFCON trophy this year, as Morocco held firm to secure their passage to the final. Morocco will now battle Senegal for the title. Senegal booked their own spot earlier after seeing off Egypt in the other semi-final clash.

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AFCON 2025: Chelle Unleashes Osimhen, Lookman, Akor on Morocco

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Super Eagles’ head coach, Eric Sekou Chelle has named a crack team for tonight’s semi final showdown against host Morocco at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025). In the absence of Wilfred Ndidi, Super Eagles’ vice captain, Victor Osimhen will lead the former African Champions attack along with Adams Akor and Ademola Lookman. South Africa based Stanley Nwabali retained his place between the sticks and would be provided with cover by Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semilogo Ajayi, Calvin Bassey and Bruno Onyemaechi while Frank Onyedika, Francis Onyeka and Alex Iwobi are asssigned the midfield role. Winner of the second semi fimal will face off with the Teranga Lions of Senegal in the final on Sunday. The Nigeria versus Morocco clash is slated to kick off at 9pm Nigeria time.

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Senegal Defeat Egypt 1-0 To Reach 2025 AFCON Final

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Senegal advanced to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final with a 1-0 victory over Egypt in Wednesday’s first semi-final at Tangier’s Ibn Batouta Stadium. The winning goal came in the 78th minute from Saudi Al Nasr forward Sadio Mane, who broke the deadlock and sent the Senegalese squad into celebration. Following their narrow 1-0 quarterfinal win against Mali, Senegal demonstrated a strong balance of disciplined defending and sharp attacking play. The triumph secures the Lions of Teranga a spot in their second AFCON final in recent tournaments, highlighting their consistency throughout the competition. In the quarterfinal, Iliman Ndiaye scored the decisive goal in the 27th minute against Mali. Senegal’s defense remained organized under pressure, while Mane’s creativity and speed fueled key offensive moves. Senegal has maintained one of the tournament’s stingiest defenses, conceding very few goals, while their midfield efficiently controlled the pace of games. The team will face the winner of the Morocco–Nigeria semi-final in Sunday’s final at Rabat’s Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

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Manchester City Beat Newcastle 2-0 As Antoine Semenyo Continues Scoring Streak

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Antoine Semenyo continued his impressive start at Manchester City, scoring for the second consecutive game as City defeated Newcastle 2-0 in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final at St James’ Park. Semenyo opened the scoring in the 53rd minute and later had another effort disallowed, before substitute Rayan Cherki sealed the win in stoppage time, giving Pep Guardiola’s side a strong advantage over the defending champions. The Ghana international had marked his City debut with a goal in the 10-1 FA Cup thrashing of Exeter City just days earlier. The first half offered few clear chances. Newcastle’s best opportunity came in the opening five minutes when Anthony Gordon’s cross found Yoane Wissa, whose hurried shot flew over the bar. Both goalkeepers, James Trafford for City and Nick Pope for Newcastle, were largely untroubled. Newcastle were hit by injury on the verge of halftime, with Jacob Murphy replaced by the in-form Harvey Barnes. Early in the second half, Wissa nearly made amends for his earlier miss, seeing a header tipped onto the woodwork by Trafford. Bruno Guimaraes also rattled the post as the Magpies searched for the opener. City broke the deadlock moments later. Jeremy Doku’s low cross took a slight deflection off Bernardo Silva and fell to Semenyo, who tapped in from close range to score his second goal in as many games. Semenyo later appeared to double his tally with a clever flick from a corner, but after a VAR review, referee Chris Kavanagh ruled it out due to Erling Haaland being offside. The decision briefly lifted Newcastle’s players and fans, with Sandro Tonali narrowly missing a chance late in the game. Cherki then forced a save from Pope before ultimately scoring in stoppage time, ensuring City took a two-goal cushion back to the Etihad Stadium ahead of the second leg.

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Morocco 2025: Eagles Remain Confident as Gusau Quashes Fears of Manipulative Officiating

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President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) has dismissed fears of possible biased officiating when the Super Eagles lock horns with hosts Atlas Lions of Morocco in Wednesday night’s Africa Cup of Nations second semi-final in Rabat.   “I do not have the same fears of the match officials being biased as some people have. I believe that the grass is always green and that the playing pitch is level. I do not see a situation in which the match officials will be working against any team’s interest.   “Last summer, we were here in Morocco, for the Women Africa Cup of Nations, and we played the host nation in the Final, even coming from two goals behind to achieve victory. There is nothing to fear. This is the highest level of football on the African continent, and the officials know that CAF as well as the whole world is watching, and will not do anything untoward.”   The NFF supremo and President of WAFU B spoke against the backdrop of widespread fears among Nigerian ball fans that the match officials could blatantly or surreptitiously work in favour of the host nation, which is looking for a second AFCON title after its maiden gong 50 years ago.   The Super Eagles camp continues to radiate confidence and self-belief ahead of the encounter, as the players keep strictly and professionally to their daily schedule at the Hotel Rihab and at the training ground – Complexe Sportif Mohamed VI.   Feelers from the Atlas Lions camp reveal that the players are in trepidation of the impact that Nigerian midfielder Alexander Iwobi can have on Wednesday night’s game.   Iwobi supplied 22 line-breaking passes in the quarter-final game against Mozambique (which Nigeria won 4-0) and 14 against Algeria’s Desert Foxes in Saturday’s quarter final duel in Marrakech. Nigeria won both games, scoring six goals and conceding none.   The 29-year-old, who debuted for Nigeria against the Democratic Republic of Congo in a friendly in Belgium on 8th October 2015, also supplied the assists for Nigeria’s first two goals of the competition, in the 2-1 win over Tanzania in Fés on 23rd December.   He will earn his 96th cap for the Super Eagles on Wednesday night.

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AFCON 2025: CAF Appoints Ghanaian Referee for Nigeria, Morocco Semi final Clash

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Ghanian referee, Daniel Laryea has been appointed as the center referee for Nigeria’s semifinal game against Morocco while Abongile Tomfrom South Africa is on Video Assistant Referee (VAR) duties. Laryea, 38, is a listed international referee for FIFA since 2014. He is also one of the referees for the Ghana Premier League. In 2021, Laryea was officially selected as a referee for the delayed 2020 African Nations Championship in Cameroon. He officiated the 2021 Ghanaian FA Cup final between Hearts of Oak and the Ashanti Gold. Laryea was also one of the appointed referees of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Gabonese referee Pierre Atcho will also take charge of Senegal verse Egypt tie, just as Kenyan Pierre Atcho take charge of VAR.

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