Category: Sports
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Nigeria End Algeria’s AFCON Hopes, With 2–0 Victory
Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semi-finals on Saturday with a solid 2–0 victory over Algeria’s Desert Foxes in a quarter-final clash at the Grand Stade de Marrakech. The win sets up a mouth-watering last-four tie against hosts Morocco on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. After an intense…
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Super Eagles Beat Algeria 2-0 to Reach AFCON Semi-Final
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco after a convincing 2-0 victory over Algeria on Saturday evening. The quarter-final match, played before a lively crowd, saw Nigeria put up one of their best performances of the tournament so far. The Super Eagles showed discipline,…
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‘Warrior Spirit’ – Mikel Backs Osimhen Following AFCON Showdown
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has spoken in defence of Victor Osimhen following the striker’s heated on-pitch confrontation with teammate Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign. Mikel described Osimhen’s reaction as a sign of a “warrior spirit” that is often required to succeed at the highest level of…
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AFCON 2025: Nigeria, Algeria Set for Blockbuster Quarter-Final
Algeria have been confirmed as Nigeria’s opponents in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), setting up another high-profile clash between two of Africa’s football giants. The North African side secured their place in the last eight on Tuesday night after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR…
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Chelsea Names Former Player Liam Rosenior as Men’s Team Coach
Chelsea Football Club has officially appointed Liam Rosenior as the new head coach of the men’s team, the London-based Premier League club announced on Monday. The appointment comes after a period of transition for the club, which has been seeking stability following recent managerial changes. Rosenior, a former Premier League player with experience as both…
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Lookman Dismisses Rift With Osimhen, Focuses on Nigeria’s AFCON Quest
Ademola Lookman, the Nigerian international and Atalanta forward, has dismissed claims of a rift with his Super Eagles teammate, Victor Osimhen, following a brief on-field exchange during Nigeria’s 4–0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The incident, which occurred in the 63rd minute…
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Osimhen, Lookman Shine as Nigeria Crush Mozambique 4–0 in Round of 16
Nigeria’s Super Eagles confirmed their status as one of the favourites at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a resounding 4–0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16 on Monday, 5 January. The win, delivered in Fes, Morocco, saw star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman combine brilliantly to ensure Nigeria’s smooth…
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After Defeat to Nigeria, Uganda Striker Ikpeazu Backs Super Eagles to Win AFCON
Uganda striker Uche Ikpeazu has declared that he will be supporting Nigeria to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following his team’s 3-1 defeat to the Super Eagles in Morocco on Tuesday. Ikpeazu, 30, who plays for Scottish club St. Johnstone, holds dual heritage, with his father from Nigeria and mother from Uganda.…
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European Clubs Praise Super Eagles After 3-1 AFCON Win Over Uganda
Three European football clubs have reacted to Nigeria’s 3-1 victory over Uganda at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The clubs are Sevilla of Spain, Club Brugge of Belgium, and Trabzonspor of Turkey. All three clubs have Nigerian players in their squads who featured in the match. The Super Eagles defeated Uganda on…
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Super Eagles Earn $25,000 Goal Bonus After Tunisia Victory
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have received a financial boost at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after earning a total of $25,000 as goal bonus following their strong performance so far in the tournament. The bonus comes from an incentive package announced by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) before the start of the competition. According…