Tag: #AFCON2025

Imagine defending champs Côte d’Ivoire turning on the style, dismantling Burkina Faso with pure flair—goals flying in, posts rattling, and a blockbuster Egypt showdown looming. In a dominant display in Marrakesh, the Elephants powered to a 3-0 win, completing the quarterfinal lineup after Algeria’s earlier thriller against DR Congo. Amad Diallo lit up the pitch…

EX-EAGLES SHOWER PRAISE ON SUPERSTARS AFTER 4-0 MOZAMBIQUE ROUT: ‘WIN IT ALL’

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Nigeria’s demolition crew strikes former Super Eagles legends hailed the 4-0 Round 16 whitewash of Mozambique, crediting flair, unity, and hunger for a fourth AFCON crown. Osimhen’s brace (19′, post-Lookman/Adams assist; later Lookman feed), Lookman’s stunner (his third), Adams’ rocket sealed it at Fès after early offside flag. “Headmaster” Mutiu Adepoju (’94 legend): “Early intent,…

ODEGBAMI CHEERS EAGLES’ 4-0 ROUT: MOROCCO’S PERFECT PITCHES UNLOCK GREATNESS

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Nigeria’s back in the groove—Segun Odegbami hailed the Super Eagles’ demolition of Mozambique as a “return to football royalty,” spotlighting slick passing, flair, and swagger unseen lately. Chatting in Fès post-Round 16 at Complexe Sportif: Morocco’s flawless pitches are the “silent hero,” letting stars shine without turf woes. “Green perfection frees expression—artistic footy,” he gushed.…

KNOCKOUT FEVER GRIPS AFCON 2025: SENEGAL, NIGERIA, STARS PUNCH QUARTER-FINAL TICKETS

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One slip and you’re out, Round of 16’s ruthless win-or-go-home vibe has lit up AFCON 2025 in Morocco, with six powerhouses already marching to quarters amid nail-biting drama. Senegal kicked it off, staying unbeaten with a Sudan stroll, proving their champ chops. Ten-man Mali grinded past Tunisia on pens pure grit. Hosts Morocco controlled Tanzania…

OSIMHEN’S DOUBLE BLASTS NIGERIA PAST MOZAMBIQUE: JUST 3 GOALS FROM YEKINI RECORD

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Super Eagles soar, Victor Osimhen’s 25th/47th-min brace powered a 4-0 Round 16 demolition of Mozambique at Fès’ Complexe Sportif, edging him to 34 int’l goals (3 shy of Rashidi Yekini’s 37-record from ’98). Lookman and Akor Adams rounded it off; Osimhen’s 50th cap cemented legacy (tapped Adams assist first, Lookman pass second). Subbed 63rd after…

ELEPHANTS VS STALLIONS: DEFENDING CHAMPS MEET HUNGRY NEIGHBORS IN AFCON LAST 16 FIREWORKS

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Border rivals collide, defending champs Côte d’Ivoire tackle ambitious Burkina Faso in AFCON 2025’s final Round of 16 Tuesday, 8pm Nigerian time at Marrakech’s Grand Stade. Quarters and pride on the line, 545km apart but first-ever knockout clash. Elephants dominate history: 8 wins, 9 draws, 3 losses in 20 meetings; clean sheets in 2010/2012 group…

MOROCCO EDGES TANZANIA 1-0: DIAZ DELIVERS QUARTER-FINAL TICKET

Jan 5, 2026

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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…

CÔTE D’IVOIRE VS BURKINA FASO: ELEPHANTS STAMPEDE INTO AFCON CLASH

Jan 5, 2026

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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…

AFCON 2025 R16: ALL-CAMEROONIAN REF CREW READY FOR NIGERIA-MOZAMBIQUE BATTLE

Jan 5, 2026

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