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Nigerian football teams are slated to thrill the fans with their skills in the year 2025 as they challenge for major trophies this year, Soccernet.ng reports.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria emerged as the table toppers of their group in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which sealed their place in the upcoming edition.
Not only them, but the women’s senior national team will also be flying the colours of Nigeria in the continental tournament as they eye their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title.
From national teams to club sides, the CHAN Eagles, Super Eagles, Super Falcons, Flying Eagles, and Enyimba will all be busy across a packed calendar. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect from this exciting year of African football.
Which Nigerian teams will be competing in CAF tournaments in 2025?
Nigeria’s football teams are set for a busy 2025 with several key CAF tournaments on the horizon. The Super Eagles will aim for their fourth AFCON title, while the Super Falcons will chase a record-extending 10th WAFCON trophy in Morocco to further cement their dominance in African football.
Naija, oh Naija, rise once more,
For the glory we’ve known before.
In ‘1980, ‘1994, and ‘2013 we stood tall,
Now let’s answer that victorious call.With hearts of green and white, we strive,
To bring that golden cup alive.
Naija 4 the Win, let’s do it again,
2025, we’ll… pic.twitter.com/3kaumJtukp— Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) January 2, 2025
The Flying Eagles will focus on securing a top-four finish at the AFCON U-20 tournament to qualify for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Meanwhile, the CHAN Eagles, representing home-based players, will compete in the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship to seal their first-ever title. Enyimba, one of Nigeria’s top club, and the only Nigerian team participating in the CAF Confederation Cup, will also target glory.
When are the key CAF tournaments happening in 2025?
The CHAN Eagles will start the year competing in the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) from February 1-28, aiming to showcase the best talents from Nigeria’s domestic league.
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In April, the Flying Eagles will feature in the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations from April 26 to May 18 to secure a top-four finish to qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Later, from July 5-26, the Super Falcons will chase their 10th title at the WAFCON in Morocco.
The year will close with the Super Eagles’ participation in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, where they’ll aim for a record-equalling fourth continental title.
Where will the major CAF tournaments be held in 2025?
The CHAN tournament, which features home-based players, will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania from February 1-28. Morocco will take centre stage as the host of WAFCON. Similarly, Côte d’Ivoire will host the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Happy New Year everyone. pic.twitter.com/qxAu3rg1Ws
— CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) December 31, 2024
The highly anticipated TotalEnergies CAF AFCON tournament, scheduled from December to January, is slated to be held in Morocco.
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