Odion Ighalo’s early strike earned Nigeria third spot at the Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-0 win over Tunisia.
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Nigeria can learn from mistakes – Iwobi
Alex Iwobi believes Nigeria can learn from the heartbreak of their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final defeat to go on and secure third place in the tournament.
Last-gasp Riyad Mahrez free-kick sends Algeria into Africa Cup of Nations final
Riyad Mahrez curled in an injury-time free-kick to send Algeria through to the Africa Cup of Nations final in a 2-1 victory against Nigeria.
Iwobi talks up golden generation as Nigeria bid to reach final
Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi believes Africa Cup of Nations semi-finalists Nigeria are standing on the brink of a golden future.
Nigeria leave it late to reach Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals
William Troost-Ekong’s late strike sent Nigeria into the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations at the expense of South Africa.
Nigeria fight back to see off Cameroon
Nigeria produced a second-half comeback to beat Cameroon 3-2 and book their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Seedorf confident Cameroon can handle pressure ahead of Nigeria clash
Cameroon coach Clarence Seedorf insists neither he nor his players are feeling the pressure of defending their Africa Cup of Nations title.
Madagascar stun Nigeria in Africa Cup of Nations
Africa Cup of Nations debutants Madagascar stunned Nigeria by beating the three-time champions 2-0 to confirm their place in the last-16 by surprisingly topping Group B.
Super Eagles soar into last 16 with victory over Guinea
Nigeria became the first team to reach the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations by beating Guinea 1-0 in Alexandria.
Samuel Kalu passed fit to face Guinea following health scare
Samuel Kalu has been declared fit for Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations clash with Guinea on Wednesday.
Ighalo believes Nigeria’s Super Eagles can soar in Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo says his country can win the Africa Cup of Nations as they prepare to kick-off their campaign against Burundi.
Victor Moses calls an end to his Nigeria career
Chelsea and Nigeria wide man Victor Moses has announced his retirement from international football aged 27.
From Russia with love – the World Cup crackers
The 2018 World Cup has been widely regarded as one of the most exciting international…
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel thanks police following father’s kidnap ordeal
21Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has offered his thanks to police and all those involved…
I am fine, says Maradona after health scare during Argentina thriller
Diego Maradona has declared “I am fine” after fears were raised for his health following…
Maradona criticised for celebrations after Argentina win amid health concerns
Diego Maradona was condemned for a crude celebration of Argentina’s winner against Nigeria and later…
‘Huge relief’ for Lionel Messi as Argentina advance
Lionel Messi expressed his “huge relief” at seeing Argentina advance to the World Cup’s last…
Maradona’s unsavoury celebrations mar Argentina’s dramatic win
Diego Maradona caught the eye at the World Cup again – this time with a…
Marcos Rojo hits late winner as Argentina reach last 16 with win over Nigeria
Marcos Rojo was Argentina’s unlikely saviour as the South Americans beat Nigeria 2-1 to advance…
Gernot Rohr thinks Nigeria are ahead of schedule in team’s development
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr believes his team will not peak for another four years despite his…