Tag: soccer
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AFCON 2025: Nigeria’s Chelle and Algeria’s Petković sure of victory ahead of clash in Marrakech
By Editor Coach Eric Chelle has insisted that the Super Eagles have put behind them everything else and will focus hard on achieving victory in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations duel with Algeria’s Fennecs, which will set alight the Grand Stade de Marrakech, in Morocco’s fourth largest city, from 5pm. “It’s crucial for me to…
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AFCON 2025: Senegal, Mali renew rivalry in tough quarter-final fixture
By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Senegal and Mali will reignite a storied rivalry when history and grit collide in a high-stakes AFCON 2025 quarter-final at the Grande Stade de Tangier on Friday, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm (Nigerian time). Senegal has made Tangier their fortress, playing all four tournament matches there, while…
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NFF swears it’s only love in Super Eagles camp
By Editor The Nigeria Football Federation has sworn that the camp of Nigeria’s Super Eagles is not witnessing any intra-team squabbles following Monday night’s 4-0 thrashing of Mozambique’s Mambas, which propelled the three-time champions to the last-8 of the ongoing 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. Striker Victor Osimhen was seen making what…
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Liam Rosenior appointed new Chelsea head coach
Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a six-and-a-half-year deal. Rosenior arrives from Strasbourg on a contract that runs until 2032. He said: “I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed head coach of Chelsea Football Club. This is a club with a unique spirit and a…
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Manchester United sack Amorim
By Editor Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim, with the club planning to appoint a caretaker manager for the remainder of the season. Former midfielder Darren Fletcher will take charge for Wednesday’s Premier League game against Burnley. The Scot will remain in place until a caretaker is appointed for the rest of the campaign,…
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Senegal beat Sudan 3-1 to reach AFCON quarter final
By Editor The Senegalese were tipped to beat their Sudanese counterparts in their African Cup of Nations fixture on Saturday, and they did just that. Teenager Ibrahim Mbaye scored four minutes after coming off the bench to clinch a 3-1 victory for Senegal over Sudan in Tangiers in the first Africa Cup of Nations last-16…
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SuperSport weekend: Man City host Chelsea amid Maresca fallout
The Premier League starts 2026 with high-stakes fixtures across the table, highlighted by Manchester City’s clash with Chelsea at the Etihad, following the abrupt departure of Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca. Maresca was reported to be a candidate to succeed Pep Guardiola at Man City, but he was dismissed by Chelsea on New Year’s Day.…
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We are ready – Osimhen confident ahead of Super Eagles’ game against Mozambique
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has assured fans that the Super Eagles are ready to take on Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the AFCON 2025 tournament in Morocco. Nigeria, the three-time AFCON champions, have been drawn against Mozambique, and their confidence is sky-high. Osimhen mentioned the Super Eagles are one of the biggest…
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Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1, fly into AFCON last 16 with perfect record
By Editor It was a game of comfort and confidence for Nigeria. Raphael Onyedika has scored twice, and Paul Onuachu has netted his first international goal in four years as already-qualified Nigeria overcame 10-man Uganda 3-1 to maintain a 100 percent record after the group stage. The Ugandans should be on their way back home…
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AFCON 2025: Uganda will bring their A-Game as Nigeria, Tunisia match exposed Super Eagles’ weaknesses – Paul Okoku
Written by Paul Lucky Okoku ●Football doesn’t forgive lapses and missed chances; sooner or later, they always come back to haunt you ●Dominance without conversion in front of the goal invites trouble Let’s know this first. AFCON is not decided by possession statistics or territory. It is agreed by precision, discipline, and execution under pressure…
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