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From all indications, Wednesday’s game inside the 70,000-capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium will turn out to be the sternest test that the Atlas Lions have faced since their semi-final accomplishment at the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals, and comes against a team that has every reason to win this year’s AFCON, including failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.

“I see these Eagles soaring over the Atlas Mountains and writing another glorious chapter,” Odegbami said

“The only adv.antage that Morocco has at this Africa Cup is playing in front of 65,000 spectators. The rest is on the field, we speak on the field”

Omar Abdulkadir Artan The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has appointed Somalia Omar Artan as the centre referee of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nation quarter final game between the Nigeria Super Eagles and the Desert Foxes of Algeria. This was after earlier reports of his removal by the Africa Football governing body for alleged commercial regulation breaches. Sponsorship rules regarding footwear. He was said to had put on non-approved boots. However, CAF appointment of Artan highlights his respected status on the continent and selection for the 2026 FIFA World...

Let's keep the momentum going, Super Eagles!

Now, with the Super Eagles set to face Algeria on Saturday, January 10, the NFF will be hoping Ndidi’s leadership and the promised payments prevent a damaging distraction as Eric Chelle’s side chases AFCON glory.

• Beats Tunisia 3-2   From our Sports desk, Benin The Nigeria Super Eagles have qualified for the round of 16; knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, after beating Tunisia 3–2 on Saturday night. The Nigeria team was purposeful from the blast of the whistle dominating play through sustained possession and quick ball circulation. In their sustained push, several opportunities were created early in the game, repeatedly testing the Tunisian defence through crosses and set pieces. But the opening goal did not come until the...

The Nigeria team lines up during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Rwanda's Amavubi, which Nigeria wins 1-0, at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, on September 6, 2025. (Photo by Adekunle Ajayi/NurPhoto via Getty Images) • Ends World cup dream Football World governing body FIFA has rejected Nigeria's petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo alleging the fielding of ineligible players in the playoff game held in Rabat. The decision which filtered into town weekend, has officially quashed Nigeria’s hope...