Tag: #AfricanFootball
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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…
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NIGERIA DROPS OUT OF 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS AFTER PENALTY SHOOTOUT LOSS TO DR CONGO
Nigeria’s hopes to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in heartbreak on Sunday after a tense 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) culminated in a 4-3 defeat on penalties. Despite fielding a star-studded squad, the Super Eagles were edged out by the Leopards in the final qualifying playoff held…
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FALCONETS CRUSH GHANA 3-0 TO CLAIM WAFU-B U20 GIRLS CUP TITLE WITH A GAME TO SPARE
Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s national team, the Falconets, completed a dominant run in the 2025 WAFU-B U20 Girls Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Ghana’s Black Princesses at Stade Omnisports d’Adjohoun, Benin. This win gave Nigeria a rare double over Ghana after a 3-1 triumph in the tournament opener. Janet Akekoromowei opened the scoring with…
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SUPER EAGLES CAMP OPENS IN RABAT WITH KEY PLAYERS ARRIVING FOR 2026 WORLD CUP PLAYOFFS
The Nigerian Super Eagles officially kicked off their camp in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday, with 10 players arriving early to prepare for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoffs. Early arrivals include stars like Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, and captain William Troost-Ekong. Coach Eric Chelle has…
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CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2025/26 SET FOR THRILLING MATCHUPS INCLUDING NIGERIA’S RIVERS UNITED
The official draw for the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League group stage, held at CAF Broadcast Partner SuperSport studios in Johannesburg, revealed an exciting lineup of continental football giants. Nigerian club Rivers United joins Zambia’s Power Dynamos in a compelling Group A that features reigning champions Pyramids FC of Egypt and Moroccan giants RS Berkane. This…
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SUNDOWNS DOMINATE REMO STARS WITH A 5-1 THRASHING IN CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIRST LEG
Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa put on a masterclass performance on Sunday, sweeping past Nigeria’s Remo Stars 5-1 in the CAF Champions League second-round first leg at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta. The South Africans took control early with Tashreeq Matthews and Peter Shalulile putting Sundowns 2-0 up by halftime. The dominance continued…
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TROOST-EKONG PRAISES BELIEF AND RESILIENCE AFTER SUPER EAGLES’ 4-0 WIN
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong hailed Nigeria’s 4-0 victory over Benin Republic as a true testament to belief and resilience, securing the team’s spot in the African playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “I’m proud to be part of this team, part of this family,” Troost-Ekong said, praising coach Eric Chelle and forward Victor…
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SUPER EAGLES DOMINATE BENIN, COACH CHELLE PRAISES PLAYERS’ CHAMPION SPIRIT
Nigeria’s Super Eagles crushed Benin Republic’s Cheetahs 4-0 in a thrilling World Cup qualifier at Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Coach Eric Chelle hailed his players as champions for their energy and focus, with an early goal from Victor Osimhen setting the tone. Chelle applauded Osimhen, calling him the best striker in the world, but reminded…
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ASANTE KOTOKO ENDS KWARA UNITED’S CAF CONFEDERATION CUP RUN
Ghanaian giants hold firm with a 1-0 win, sealing a 5-3 aggregate victory over Kwara United. Asante Kotoko defeated Kwara United 1-0 at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta, ending the Nigerian side’s continental hopes. After a thrilling 4-3 win in Accra last week, Kotoko’s Hubert Gyau scored the decisive goal early in the…
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NIGERIA’S WORLD CUP QUALIFYING HOPES DIM AFTER DRAW WITH SOUTH AFRICA
Disappointing 1-1 draw puts Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualification on a knife-edge. Fans and analysts are concerned after Nigeria’s stalemate against South Africa, severely weakening their chances for Qatar 2026. Experts say Nigeria must win upcoming matches against Lesotho and Benin with strong goal differences while hoping for South Africa’s slip. A possible point…
