Tag: soccer
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AFCON 2025: Nigeria was the standout team – Yaya Touré
By Editor Super Eagles of Nigeria did not win the 2025 African Cup of Nations, but they did win the hearts. What else can we say when one of African football’s greatest players lists them as the best team of the tournament? Former Manchester City and Barcelona midfielder Yaya Touré made a review of the…
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NFF boss Gusau sees a great Super Eagles future under Chelle
By Editor Nigeria’s Super Eagles are close to running on autopilot and will definitely achieve a lot of success under Coach Éric Chelle, says the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau. Gusau believes that with what the Super Eagles have done at the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the three-time…
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Nigeria vs Egypt: From semifinal heartbreak to test of character
By Paul Lucky Okoku ●Beyond the disappointment lies a silver lining: an opportunity to close the tournament with pride, purpose, and renewed belief. When a team goes toe-to-toe with a host nation for 120 minutes, the result may be a loss – but the performance is a statement. This was not the end of a…
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Nigeria vs Morocco: Referee was appalling – Osayi-Samuel
By Editor Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has condemned the quality of officiating in their match against Morocco in the semifinal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria lost the encounter via the penalty shootout after it ended goalless. After the game, the Birmingham City player was very disappointed but satisfied that the Super…
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Diaz on target again as Morocco beat Cameroon 2-0 into semi-finals
By Reuters Brahim Diaz scored for the fifth game in a row at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as hosts Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 in their quarter-final clash on Friday to keep alive their hopes of a first continental title in 50 years. Ismael Saibari was also on target in another workmanlike display in…
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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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