Nigeria

We have two big international tournament finals this weekend as the Asian Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations wrap up.

Jose Peseiro’s star-studded Nigeria eventually managed to defeat South Africa on penalties after a thrilling and dramatic semi-final encounter in Bouake.

A goal from former Everton forward Ademola Lookman helped Nigeria book their place in the last four of the Africa Cup of Nations, as they beat Angola 1-0 in Abidjan.  

Nigeria are in the last eight of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a brace from Ademola Lookman earned them a 2-0 win over Cameroon in Abidjan.   

Injuries, personal reasons, or simply not selected? The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) starts this Sunday, but there are several star names who won't feature in ...

Leicester City loanee Ademola Lookman has been named in Nigeria's 25-man squad for their upcoming 2022 World Cup play-off against Ghana - and could potentially make his debut against the Black ...

FIFA has finally approved Ademola Lookman’s international allegiance switch from England to Nigeria.

The African Cup of Nations in Cameroon kicks off this weekend with the reigning champions Algeria looking to defender their crown. Playmaker had a closer a look at the tournament favourites to ...

Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez scored a fabulous free-kick in the dying seconds as Algeria beat Nigeria to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final.    

A dramatic late winner from Udinese defender William Troost-Ekong snatched victory for Nigeria in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against South Africa.    

Madagascar produced the shock of the Africa Cup of Nations so far as they beat three-time winners Nigeria 2-0.  

Javier Mascherano is officially up there as a master of the World Cup booking. In Tuesday's match against Nigeria, the midfielder picked up a yellow card and joined Brazil's Cafu at ...