Category: Sports
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MAN UTD FIRES AMORIM IN BOMBSHELL MOVE POST-LEEDS DRAW
Barely time to catch breath Manchester United stunned the world Monday by sacking Ruben Amorim, just 24 hours after a frustrating draw against bottom-feeder Leeds United. The Red Devils’ patience snapped. Official club statement hit their site: With United languishing in 6th, 17 points adrift of rampant Arsenal leaders, brass called it “reluctant but right”…
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MOROCCO EDGES TANZANIA 1-0: DIAZ DELIVERS QUARTER-FINAL TICKET
Hosts Morocco grinded out a 1-0 nail-biter over stubborn Tanzania in Rabat, sneaking into AFCON 2025 quarters—Brahim Diaz’s sly second-half strike sealed it after a possession fest turned frustrating. Atlas Lions bossed the ball early under Hakimi, but Tanzania parked the bus tight. Saibari’s 24th-min screamer? VAR offside buzzkill. Post-break urgency ramped up—Diaz and El…
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CÔTE D’IVOIRE VS BURKINA FASO: ELEPHANTS STAMPEDE INTO AFCON CLASH
Defending champs Côte d’Ivoire face gritty neighbors Burkina Faso in AFCON 2025’s final Round of 16 thriller—Tuesday 8pm Nigerian time at Grand Stade Marrakech. Quarter-final glory on the line—who claims West African bragging rights? First-ever knockout showdown between these border buddies (just 545km apart), but Côte d’Ivoire owns the head-to-head: 8 wins, 9 draws, 3…
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AFCON 2025 R16: ALL-CAMEROONIAN REF CREW READY FOR NIGERIA-MOZAMBIQUE BATTLE
CAF tapped a powerhouse all-Cameroonian match officials team for Monday’s Super Eagles vs Mozambique Mambas Round of 16 showdown at Fès’ Complexe Sportif—29-year-old center ref Abdou Abdel Mefire, the tournament’s youngest whistle, leads after nailing high-stakes Morocco-Mali with calm VAR calls. World Cup-tested Elvis Guy Noupue backs him as first assistant, while elite female official…
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AFCON 2025: AMOKACHI HAILS UNDERDOGS & LOCAL COACHES’ RISE
Super Eagles legend Daniel Amokachi, commentating for CAF TV in Fès, raved about AFCON Morocco 2025’s group stage fireworks balanced competition, quality play, and underdogs like Mozambique, Benin and Sudan stunning the field while DR Congo under Sebastien Desabre stole show with slick build-up, midfield steel, and compact defending. Amokachi crushed Gabon’s winless flop despite…
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AFCON 2025 GROUP STAGE: VETS vs NEWBLOODS BATTLE FOR GLORY
AFCON Morocco 2025’s group stage erupted with 87 goals across 24 matches, pitting African Footballer of the Year legends like Sadio Mané (Senegal ’19/’22), Riyad Mahrez (Algeria ’16), Mohamed Salah (Egypt ’17/’18), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon ’15), Achraf Hakimi (Morocco ’25), Ademola Lookman (’24) and Victor Osimhen (’23 Nigeria) against rising stars Amad Diallo (Côte d’Ivoire),…
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AFCON 2025 GROUP STAGE GOAL FRENZY: STARS OLD & NEW COLLIDE!
AFCON Morocco 2025’s group stage exploded with 87 goals across 24 matches, blending African Footballer of the Year legends like Sadio Mané (Senegal), Riyad Mahrez (Algeria), Mohamed Salah (Egypt), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon), Achraf Hakimi (Morocco), Ademola Lookman & Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) with rising firecrackers Amad Diallo (Côte d’Ivoire), Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon), and Raphael Onyedika (Nigeria).…
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SUPER EAGLES RAMP UP FOR AFCON R16 CLASH VS MOZAMBIQUE MAMBAS!
The Super Eagles hit Fès training grounds Friday with 25 players sharpening claws for Monday’s knockout showdown against Mozambique at Complexe Sportif de Fès, staying laser-focused despite bumps. Media officer Promise Efoghe shared defender Ryan Alebiosu watched drills but skipped action nursing a leg knock, while star striker Cyriel Dessers got sidelined for the tournament…
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OWAN MARATHON 5TH ED: PLATEAU ATHLETES FLOOD ROSTER WITH 500+ SIGNUPS
Over 500 athletes, led by a Plateau State invasion from Abia, Ondo, Imo, Lagos, and Delta, have locked in for Saturday’s 10km Owan Marathon in Sabongida-Ora, Edo—amped up with slicker organization eyeing international stars next year. Organizer Chris Ojo, backed by Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), hailed upgrades from modest roots to global ambitions, spotting…
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AFCON 2025 GROUP STAGE BEST XI: LOOKMAN & CHELLE LEAD NIGERIA’S SHINE
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman dazzled with creative flair and killer penetration, while Coach Eric Chelle masterminded defensive steel and slick transitions to land in the star-studded Group Stage Best XI after Morocco’s thrilling opener. Egypt’s Mohamed El Shenawy bossed goal with reflexes and leadership; defenders Noussair Mazraoui, Axel Tuanzebe, Edmond Tapsoba, and Maximilian El Abdi locked…
