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‘He made us better people’ – Akor Adams credits Chelle for AFCON success
Akor Adams has described Nigeria as the standout team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), even after settling…
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Nigeria beat Egypt on penalties to secure AFCON 2025 bronze
The Super Eagles claimed third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Egypt via a penalty shootout…
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La Liga: Real Madrid ease Bernabeu anger with 2-0 win over Levante
On a day of tension and discontent at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid returned to winning ways with a controlled…
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2025 AFCON third-place playoff: Egypt vs Nigeria preview
Egypt and Nigeria face off on Saturday at Stade Mohamed V, Casablanca, with both sides targeting the bronze medal after…
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‘Come home with something’ – Onazi makes demands ahead of Super Eagles third place clash
Former Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has challenged Nigeria’s players to secure a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup…
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Super Eagles: Ndidi urges NFF to retain Eric Chelle
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has advised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to retain head coach Eric Chelle beyond the…
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AFCON 2025 final: Morocco move to end 50-year curse against Senegal
Morocco will face Senegal in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final knowing history, expectation and pressure are firmly on their…
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Morocco knock Nigeria out on penalties to reach AFCON final
Morocco booked their place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after edging Nigeria’s Super Eagles on…
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Mane leads Senegal to AFCON 2025 final after beating Egypt
Senegal booked their place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a narrow 1-0 victory over…
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NFF allays referee concerns ahead of Nigeria–Morocco semi-final
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has played down fears over match officiating following CAF’s appointment of Ghanaian and South African…
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AFCON: Troost-Ekong rallies Super Eagles ahead of Morocco clash
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has urged Nigeria to go all out for victory when they face hosts Morocco…
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Fans in agony as Nigeria vs Morocco, Chelsea vs Arsenal semis collide
Football fans in Nigeria are facing a scheduling headache as two major semi-final fixtures – AFCON 2025 and the EFL…
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‘It’s difficult to win in Morocco’ – Atlas Lions head coach warns Super Eagles ahead of clash
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has issued a pointed warning to the Super Eagles ahead of Wednesday night’s AFCON 2025…
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‘Ghana jollof is superior’ – Nigerians go diplomatic to win over Ghanaians ahead of Morocco clash
The social media space has been set agog as Nigerians engage in what has been dubbed “jollof diplomacy,” humorously conceding…
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Confirmed: Leipzig tie down U20 Nigerian prospect Sani until 2031
RB Leipzig have officially completed the signing of Flying Eagles winger Suleiman Sani from Slovak top-flight side AS Trenčín, securing…
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Carabao Cup: Semenyo on target as Manchester City beat Newcastle
Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki were on target as Manchester City took control of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie with…
