Tag: #AFCON2025
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MOROCCO CELEBRATES TEAM SPIRIT AS ATLAS LIONS ROAR INTO AFCON FINAL
Unity, grit, and a hero in goal — Morocco’s Atlas Lions are back in the AFCON 2025 final after a nail-biting 4-2 penalty win over Nigeria in Rabat. Head Coach Walid Regragui lauded his players and fans, calling the victory a collective achievement built on teamwork and sacrifice. “We received very touching messages, and they…
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CHELLE HAILS SUPER EAGLES’ FIGHT AFTER HEARTBREAK AGAINST MOROCCO
Even in defeat, Nigeria’s Super Eagles showed true grit After a tense 4-2 penalty shootout loss to Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semi-final, Head Coach Eric Chelle praised his team for their mental strength and fighting spirit in Rabat. “The match was never easy, but the players showed strong mentality and fought for every ball,”…
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HEAD HELD HIGH: FG PATS SUPER EAGLES ON AFCON EFFORTS
Even in heartbreak, Nigeria is proud of its Super Eagles The Federal Government has hailed the Super Eagles for their valiant effort in the AFCON 2025 semi-final, despite losing 4–2 on penalties to hosts Morocco in Rabat. In a statement, Minister of Information Alhaji Mohammed Idris praised the team for their character, teamwork, and resilience,…
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MANÉ’S LATE HEROICS SEND SENEGAL INTO AFCON FINAL
When the pressure was at its highest, Sadio Mané stepped up with a moment of class. Senegal booked their place in the AFCON 2025 final after Mané’s 78th-minute goal secured a 1–0 victory over Egypt in a tense semi-final clash on Wednesday at the Stade de Tanger in Tangier. The first half was cagey, with…
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PENALTY PAIN IN RABAT: SUPER EAGLES BOW OUT AS MOROCCO REACH AFCON FINAL
So close, yet so far — Nigeria’s AFCON dream ended the hardest way possible The Super Eagles have crashed out of AFCON 2025 after losing 4–2 on penalties to hosts Morocco in a tense, drama-filled semi-final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Tipped as a “final before the final,” the heavyweight clash lived…
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SUPER EAGLES TOUCHDOWN IN MARRAKECH FOR AFCON 2025 QUARTER-FINAL SHOWDOWN VS ALGERIA
Imagine the Super Eagles jetting into enemy territory, hearts pounding for a massive AFCON clash—well, they just landed safely at Marrakech-Menara Airport Thursday, fresh off a quick 1-hour-14-minute hop from Fès! Media Officer Promise Efoghe confirmed the squad’s now hunkered down at Savoy Le Grand Hotel, laser-focused on recovery after the tight schedule—no media chats…
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SUPER EAGLES BONUSES CLEARED: NO BOYCOTT, FULL STEAM TO ALGERIA CLASH!
Boycott threats rocking the Super Eagles camp before their huge AFCON quarter final? Relax—National Sports Commission boss Shehu Dikko just confirmed all player payments are sorted, killing rumors and firing up the squad for Saturday’s Marrakech showdown! President Tinubu greenlit the full AFCON 2025 budget back on November 14, with NSC assuring funds flow despite…
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OSIMHEN’S AFCON CLASH? PURE PATRIOTISM, SAYS NOA—LOOKMAN CLEARS AIR
Ever seen teammates bicker on the pitch over a missed pass? That’s the Super Eagles drama in Fès, but NOA DG Lanre Onilu just defended Victor Osimhen’s 63rd-minute flare-up with Ademola Lookman as fiery passion for Nigeria’s glory—not indiscipline. Onilu, cheering from Morocco with a Federal Government crew, insists Osimhen’s outburst stemmed from “deep patriotism…
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MOZAMBIQUE COACH CONCEDES: NIGERIA’S SUPER EAGLES WERE SIMPLY SUPERIOR IN 4-0 rout
Imagine facing Africa’s powerhouse and getting schooled from whistle to whistle—that’s Mozambique coach Chiquinho Conde’s honest take after his team’s crushing AFCON 2025 last-16 demolition by Nigeria in Fès. Conde called it one of his toughest coaching nights ever, admitting the Super Eagles’ masterclass overwhelmed them with purpose, urgency, clinical finishing, and tactical steel—propelling Nigeria…
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AFCON 2025 QUARTERFINALS: TITANS COLLIDE IN MOROCCO MADNESS
Picture this: Africa’s football giants locked in epic showdowns—defending champs vs record kings, hosts vs legends, with Super Eagles roaring into the fray. The stage is set for pure fireworks. The 2025 AFCON quarterfinal lineup is locked after a thrilling Round of 16, featuring Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Senegal, Cameroon, Nigeria, Algeria, Mali, and hosts Morocco…
