In 2025,sporting activity in Nigeria was filled with unforgettable moments and challenging seasons. From the Super Falcons’ historic WAFCON victory to the Super Eagles’ heartbreaking World Cup exit, the year remains the most defining year that captivated the nation’s sports world. Bettingvoice takes a closer look at these victories and struggles of sport men, exploring the events that shaped Nigerian sports throughout the year 2025.
As 2025 falls it curtains today, Nigerian sports witnessed a year of contrasts moments of victory that projected the country into the global spotlight alongside events of setbacks that left fans and bettors heartbroken.
THE HIGHS MOMENTS
Super Falcons’ perfect Victory in Morocco
The Super Falcons reaffirmed their power as the queen of the continent by holding onto their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco, leading Africa’s most successful female national team.
coach Justine Madugu on July 26, Led the Falcons to a dramatic comeback from two goals behind to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in a final at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
Esther Okoronkwo,Folashade Ijamilusi,Folashade Ijamilusi showcase their resilience by giving Nigeria a leading goal to win against Morocco.
In appreciation to the team President Bola Tinubu showered national honours, landed properties, and a whopping $100,000 cash gift on each of the players and technical crew upon their return for q work well done.
Cricket’s golden girls
Nigeria’s female U-19 cricket team,rewrote the country’s cricket history by finishing sixth at the 2025 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia.
The team ended their campaign by beating New Zealand Ireland in their second Super 6 game.
Although they lost only to South Africa during the group stage. The run qualified Nigeria automatically for the next tournament in Nepal and Bangladesh in 2027.
Green Falcons’ historic run
Nigeria’s women’s national rugby league team, the Green Falcons, made their way from local pitches to the 2025 IRL Women’s World Series Final in Canada.
On October 21, 2025, they made their World Series victory, defeating Ireland 10-0 to secure a place in the final against Fiji.
Despite losing 62-4 to Fiji, they became the first African team to qualify for the 2026 Women’s Rugby World Cup, they returned with invaluable experience for the journey ahead.
THE LOWS MOMENTS
Super Eagles’ World Cup disaster
Heartbreaking started when the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the second consecutive time Nigeria has missed football’s biggest tournament.
After losing the automatic ticket in Group C to South Africa, Nigeria played against Benin winning 4-0 in the final group game in Uyo.
Later won the match between Gabon 4-1 in the play-off semi-final but lost to DR Congo 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final in November, cashing all the hopes of a seventh World Cup appearance.
The failure brought the number of times Nigeria has missed the global tournament to a total of three since 1994. Since 2006.
Joshua’s fatal crash
British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua who was involved in a fatal road accident in Makun, Ogun State, on December 29 that claimed two lives instantly.
The former two-time heavyweight champion who sustained minor injuries when the Lexus SUV carrying him collided with a stationary truck along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway due to overspeeding.
Joshua,who knocked out Jake Paul in Miami, is hospitalized alongside another survivor but confirmed to be in stable condition.
Condolences and prayers were sent by President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other prominent Nigerians praying for quick recovery over the loss of his friends sina and latz.
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Ofili dumps Nigeria
Another setback came as Favour Ofili switched her nationality from Nigeria to Turkey.
The decision by the 150m world record holder came as she missed the opportunity to compete at the Paris Olympics in her favourite event due to the failure of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria and the Nigerian Olympic Committee to register her for the 100m event.
Ofili who won six gold, two silver and two bronze medals in the championship before switching allegiance.