Kelechi Iheanacho's Redemption Season is not going according to plan
Kelechi Iheanacho's preseason form for Leicester City was top notch, so why has the Nigeria striker not seen any minutes for the Foxes this season?
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
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Can Nigeria's Victor Osimhen cauterise Lille's Pepe-shaped wound?
It took Victor Osimhen all of 19 minutes to not only announce his arrival to Ligue 1, with a brace for Lille against Nantes. Pepe... who?
Alex Iwobi's Everton move is a step down, but ensures his Nigeria place
At £40 million, Alex Iwobi's Deadline Day move from boyhood club Arsenal to Everton has made him the most expensive Nigerian transfer ever.
Nigeria footballers must learn from Chukwueze's Roc Nation deal
Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze's deal with music mogul Jay-Z's Roc Nation management company catapulted the Nigeria player into the spotlight.
Nigeria is distinctly absent from Europe's transfer windows
Europe's big leagues appear to have little interest in African football's biggest team, and chances are growing slimmer as the window closes.
The next Mikel or Ighalo isn't going to come from Nigeria's league
While Aiteo Cup final weekend is upon Nigerian football, the talk is still on the Super Eagles' Afcon campaign and where the next stars are hiding.
Rohr debate misses the point about Nigerian shortcomings
Nigeria must reset its entire football ecosystem in a manner that begins to develop talent deliberately and consistently, Colin Udoh writes.
Nigeria's Odion Ighalo, John Obi Mikel retire from international football
Ighalo retired after telling coach Gernot Rohr that constant abuse on social media was taking a toll on his young family.
Nigeria claim AFCON bronze over Tunisia as Rohr makes Super Eagles history
Nigeria earned their eighth Africa Cup of Nations bronze medal in their 1-0 win over Tunisia, as Gernot Rohr wrote his name in Super Eagles history.
Nigeria beat Tunisia for eighth AFCON bronze
Odion Ighalo's early goal gave Nigeria a 1-0 win over Tunisia in their third-place playoff at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.
Nigeria exit Africa Cup of Nations due to a slow start and late inexperience
The Super Eagles fought back well after halftime, but they ultimately paid the price for giving Riyad Mahrez a late chance to beat them.
Mahrez sends Algeria to final in stoppage time
Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez curled in a free kick in stoppage time to give Algeria a 2-1 win over Nigeria in a tense Africa Cup of Nations semi.
Africa Cup of Nations down to the final four: Who will reach the final?
Senegal, Tunisia, Algeria and Nigeria are the final four of the Africa Cup of Nations. We assess the matchups and reveal who will meet in the final.
Dare Super Eagles fans start dreaming beyond an Afcon title?
Nigeria have reached the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations, which was the lowest bar the NFF set. Should fans still fear impending doom?
Chukwueze's goal, Rohr's tactics guide Nigeria into AFCON semis
Nigeria showed a lot of positives in their 2-1 quarterfinal win over South Africa, but as Colin Udoh writes, there are still areas to improve.
Late winner sends Nigeria into AFCON semis
Nigeria sneaked into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals when William Troost Ekong scored late to down South Africa 2-1 on Wednesday.
Rohr heaps praise on Ighalo in Nigeria win (0:59)
Nigeria's show of character and Ighalo's goals secure AFCON progress
Super Eagles teams of yesteryear were known for standing up to adversity. On Saturday, Gernot Rohr's men showed similar qualities.
Clarence Seedorf's future uncertain after Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations exit
The holders are out after losing a five-goal thriller to Nigeria. The question is: What happens next for Cameroon and Clarence Seedorf?
Nigeria knock out Cameroon in AFCON thriller
Nigeria ousted holders and bitter rivals Cameroon from the Africa Cup of Nations as they scored twice in three minutes to come from behind and win.
Mikel-less Nigeria must cut out errors - Rohr
Cutting out individual errors will be a priority for Nigeria when they take on holders Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations in Alexandria.
Afcon last 16: Nigeria vs. Cameroon, this early? Definitely not the plan...
A round-of-16 tie between Nigeria and Cameroon looked like a very remote possibility at the start of the Africa Cup of Nations. Oh how plans change.
Mikel joins Trabzonspor on free transfer
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has joined Turkish club Trabzonspor on a two year deal with an option for another year, the club announced on Sunday.
Madagascar outwit limp Nigeria as changes come back to bite Rohr
Nigeria were outwitted by Madagascar in their Africa Cup of Nations group-stage finale, falling 2-0 in a limp performance from the Super Eagles.
Madagascar shock Nigeria to win AFCON group
Madagascar pulled off one of the great shocks of the Africa Cup of Nations finals when they upset Nigeria 2-0 on Sunday to finish top of Group B.
2019 ANC Ladder
| GROUP A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 9 |
| Uganda | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
| GROUP B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Madagascar | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Guinea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Burundi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| GROUP C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Senegal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Kenya | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| GROUP D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Morocco | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Namibia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| GROUP E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Mali | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Mauritania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| GROUP F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ghana | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Cameroon | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Benin | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
2019 Team LeadersAfrica Cup of Nations
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAfrica Cup of Nations
Goal Difference2Tied-7th
Goals Scored92nd
Assists63rd
Goals Conceded7Tied-21st