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CAF has unveiled the official AFCON 2025 Team of the Tournament, led by champions Senegal. Nigeria also feature strongly, with Osimhen, Lookman and Bassey named in the Best XI.

Nigeria have reached their highest FIFA ranking in 15 years after AFCON 2025, leading Africa’s surge as Senegal and Morocco also hit historic highs.

AFCON 2025 ended with drama, delays, and decisive moments as Senegal edged Morocco in extra time to lift the trophy, while Nigeria continued their flawless third-place tradition with another bronze finish.

Morocco held their nerve under pressure, defeating Nigeria 4–2 on penalties after 120 goalless minutes to reach the AFCON 2025 final in Rabat.

RB Leipzig signs 19-year-old Nigerian winger Sani Suleman from AS Trenčín for €5M. NPFL prodigy now joins Bundesliga’s long-term plan for elite talent.

Brentford have secured 18-year-old striker Kaye Furo from Club Brugge. Born in Belgium to Nigerian international Iyenemi Furo, he’s a forward with huge Premier League potential.

Antoine Semenyo becomes the first Ghanaian to join Manchester City in a £64m deal, capping a remarkable journey from rejection to Premier League elite.

AFCON 2025 is heating up! From Senegal to DR Congo, meet the top young stars bringing energy, skill, and flair to the tournament as it nears the quarter-finals.

Nigeria closed out Group C at AFCON 2025 in style, defeating Uganda 3–1 to record three wins from three matches. Paul Onuachu opened the scoring before Raphael Onyedika struck twice to underline the Super Eagles’ dominance and send a strong message to the rest of the tournament.

Nike has reissued Nigeria’s iconic 1996 home jersey just as AFCON 2025 begins, reviving one of African football’s most influential designs. First worn during the Super Eagles’ historic Olympic gold medal run in Atlanta, the bold green-and-white shirt quickly became bigger than football, crossing into music, fashion, and street culture.