Nigeria news

Nigeria's national team claims it has been stranded for hours in an abandoned Libyan airport after their flight was diverted, leading to outrage.

Herve Renard's successor as head coach of the France women's team has been revealed, meaning the 55-year-old could now take his fifth job in Africa.

Man City star Julian Alvarez and PSG's Achraf Hakimi are among those going for gold at Paris 2024, looking to follow in the steps of some superstars

Manchester United coach Steve McClaren has been linked with the Nigeria job amid a backroom staff shakeup at Old Trafford.

Lionel Messi and Argentina have scheduled a pair of friendlies in the USA this March against Nigeria and the El Salvador national team.

Fans have savaged the Confederation of African Football for omitting both Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali from their AFCON team of the tournament.

The hosts pulled off one of the great tournament victories after some early setbacks, but others weren't so lucky

The two African heavyweights go head to head in Sunday's showpiece, and a host of players with dual nationality will be cheering on from overseas

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrated Nigeria advancing to the Africa Cup of Nations final - and it turns out he could have represented the Super Eagles.

Sebastien Haller emerged as the hero for Ivory Coast who edged out DR Congo to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final meeting with Nigeria.

Everything you need to know about the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final, including when it is, kick-off time and where to watch.

Nigeria star Victor Osimhen has been declared fit and available for his team's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against South Africa.

Nigeria face a nervous wait on the fitness of star striker Victor Osimhen, after he missed the team's flight due to reported "abdominal discomfort".