Swedish club IF Elfsborg have confirmed the signing of highly rated Nigerian midfielder Oladimeji “Muiz” Abdulmuiz, with the 17-year-old set to officially join the team this summer on a long-term contract running until 2029.
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has reportedly been shortlisted to succeed Roberto De Zerbi at Olympique Marseille following the Italian’s exit by mutual consent on Tuesday.
Head coach of Nigeria, Éric Sékou Chelle says his side met their objectives at the recently ended 2025 Africa Cup of Nations despite missing out on a place in the final.
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged the hero as hosts Morocco booked their place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in 21 years, edging Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a goalless semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday night.
Nigeria struck at exactly the right moment. Against a resilient Algeria side, the Super Eagles showcased their power and efficiency to secure a 2–0 victory and book their place in the semi-finals of AFCON 2025.
Nigeria confirmed their place at the top of Group C of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with an emphatic 3-1 victory over Uganda in their final group match played on Tuesday at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Fès, officially ending Uganda’s campaign in the competition.
