Nigeria ended the 2025 sports year with a 3–1 Africa Cup of Nations win over Uganda on Tuesday, 30 December. It was a positive note, but it did little to hide the bigger problems that shaped Nigerian sports throughout the year.
Even with increased government spending, old issues persisted.
From football failures to athletics controversies and athletes switching nationality, 2025 again showed that deep-rooted problems remain.
However, in all of these, there were moments of pride, led largely by women’s teams who carried Nigeria’s flag with distinction.
PREMIUM TIMES highlights the key moments that defined Nigerian sports in 2025.
“Mission X” Accomplished
The Super Falcons were the country’s biggest success story. In July, they completed their “Mission X” by winning a record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. The Falcons defeated hosts Morocco 3–2 in a thrilling final in Rabat, confirming their long-standing dominance of African women’s football.
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