FIFA released its current world rankings on Monday, showing a significant improvement for Nigeria as the Super Eagles climbed to 26th place on FIFA’s official website, up from their previous 38th position.
Senegal were crowned Africa Cup of Nations champions after Pape Gueye’s extra-time strike sealed a dramatic 1–0 victory over hosts Morocco in a chaotic final that saw tempers flare and controversy dominate the closing stages. Morocco appeared to have been handed a golden chance to decide the match deep into stoppage time when Brahim Diaz stepped up to take a penalty in the 24th minute of added time at the end of normal play. The award, which followed a lengthy VAR review, sparked immediate dispute on the pitch and in the stands.
BUA Group Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu has promised to fulfil his $500,000 pledge to the Super Eagles as a thank you for their performance, even though the team was eliminated from the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after losing to host Morocco in a penalty shootout. Morocco defeated Nigeria 4-2 on penalties in a close home semi-final match to advance to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. "You left everything on the pitch, and that is worthy of celebration," Rabiu said, praising the players for their unwavering efforts.
Michael Carrick has been appointed as the interim manager of Manchester United Football Club to manage the club through to the end of the season, with an official club announcement expected soon.
The Super Eagle’s Media Officer, Promise Efoghe, on Monday, disclosed that the team’s captain, Wilfred Ndidi, who picked up a hamstring injury during the AFCON 2025 quarter-final, is reportedly walking now without pain, stating that Ndidi’s condition looks positive, stressing that additional medical assessments would still be conducted on him.
The Federal Government says all group-stage bonuses owed to Super Eagles players at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations have been released and should reflect in the players' domiciliary accounts within hours. The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this on Thursday amid reports that the national team was considering a boycott of training sessions and might refuse to travel to Marrakesh for their quarter-final encounter against Algeria.
