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Morocco 2025: AFCON’s most feared rivalry returns
Saturday’s third quarter-final of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations is expected to be the most exciting of the last-eight…
Memory Lane: Nigeria–Algeria’s most unforgettable AFCON encounters
The referee gave both teams a yellow card after they made no real effort to score. Fans believed Nigeria and…
AFCON 2025: Meet Omar Artan, Referee Appointed to Officiate Nigeria vs Algeria
Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to take charge of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final clash…
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles pocket $80,000 in goal bonuses
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have earned $80,000 for scoring goals at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
AFCON 2025: What Lookman posted about Osimhen that has fans talking
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has dismissed reports of a rift within the Nigerian national team after sharing photos of…
AFCON Golden Boot Race: Díaz leads, Osimhen, Lookman in hot pursuit
Nigeria’s attacking duo of Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen remain firmly in the hunt, alongside Egypt talisman Mohamed Salah
Perception, passion and Osimhen’s moment of reflection
In football, as in life, perception often becomes reality. When a player is repeatedly associated with a particular attitude especially…
AFCON 2025: Heavyweights lined up for Q- Final showdowns (Full Fixtures)
Egypt will battle Ivory Coast in a clash between two former champions. The Pharaohs, record winners of the competition, progressed…
Breaking: Algeria to face Nigeria in AFCON Quarter-Final after extra-time win over DR Congo
Algeria have booked a quarter-final clash with Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after narrowly defeating DR Congo…
AFCON 2025: Rumours doused as Super Eagles hold firm in Morocco
statement made available to journalists, Efoghe clarified that forward Akor Adams did not leave the camp on a long-term basis,…
Osimhen driven by deep patriotism, Lookman cleared him – NOA DG
Onilu however said Osimhen’s reaction was driven by deep patriotism and the desire to see Nigeria succeed, stressing that it…
1XBET AFCON 2025: Chelle speaks on Osimhen drama after Mozambique clash
AFCON 2025: Chelle breaks silence on Osimhen drama after Mozambique clash
1xbet AFCON 2025: Lookman reacts to squabble with Osimhen
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has brushed aside reports of a disagreement with Victor Osimhen, insisting that Nigeria’s victory mattered…
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LIVE: Nigeria 4–0 Mozambique – Akor Adams fires superb strike
The Super Eagles’ early dominance paid off in the 20th minute when Ademola Lookman broke the deadlock, finishing calmly from…
AFCON 2025: How Super Eagles must play to avoid shock against Mozambique – Oliseh
Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh, has advised Nigeria’s coach, Eric Chelle, on how the team should approach their AFCON…
I prefer to die with my philosophy: Eric Chelle talks tough ahead of Mozambique clash
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made it clear that Nigeria will stay true to its attacking identity at…
AFCON 2025: Mozambican fans talk tough, unfazed by Super Eagles reputation
Fans of Mozambique’s national team, the Mambas, have played down fears ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations second-round showdown…
History, youths, nerves converge as Algeria, DR Congo renew AFCON rivalry
The Desert Foxes have kept clean sheets in both AFCON meetings and remain unbeaten against DR Congo in seven encounters…
AFCON 2025: Tunisia sack Sami Trabelsi after early exit
Tunisia have parted ways with head coach Sami Trabelsi following the Carthage Eagles’ elimination from the 2025 1xBet CAF Africa…
AFCON 2025: Inside Super Eagles’ training as Chelle fine-tunes tactics for Mozambique clash
The Super Eagles trained on Sunday evening as they prepared for their Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match.…
AFCON: Diaz fires Morocco into quarter-finals with win over Tanzania
Brahim Díaz continued his impressive Africa Cup of Nations debut as Morocco edged Tanzania 1-0 to book a place in…
AFCON 2025: Dylan Kerr warns Super Eagles of difficult test against Mozambique
Former Leeds United defender, Dylan Kerr, has predicted a tough and unpredictable encounter when Nigeria take on Mozambique in the…
Morocco 2025: Super Eagles in ferocious charge for 18th AFCON quarter-final berth
Morocco 2025: Super Eagles in ferocious charge for 18th AFCON quarter-final berth
No Media Access: Chelle holds closed training as Super Eagles prepare for Mozambique
The Super Eagles have continued their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match against Mozambique…
AFCON 2025: Amokachi hails rising underdogs, backs local coaches’ growing influence
He tipped Morocco, Egypt, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria to advance, while acknowledging the possibility of surprises.
Morocco 2025: Youngest referee at AFCON to handle Nigeria vs Mozambique clash
CAF has selected an all-Cameroonian team of match officials to oversee the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 encounter between Nigeria’s…
AFCON 2025: Atlas Lions chase history as Tanzania dare to dream
Overall, the teams have met eight times across competitions, with Morocco winning seven, scoring in all matches and keeping five…
1xBet AFCON 2025: History, numbers collide as South Africa face Cameroon in Rabat
Interestingly, current Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos once led Cameroon, adding intrigue to this knockout showdown.
1XBet AFCON 2025: Lookman emerges as Nigeria’s lone representative in Group Stage Best XI
Nigeria’s Super Eagles received individual recognition at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after winger Ademola Lookman was named…
“The match will be very difficult for us” – Rohr admits as Benin prepare for Egypt test
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that his side faces a very difficult task against seven-time champions Egypt…