Tag: #SuperEagles
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ODEGBAMI CHEERS EAGLES’ 4-0 ROUT: MOROCCO’S PERFECT PITCHES UNLOCK GREATNESS
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.…
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KNOCKOUT FEVER GRIPS AFCON 2025: SENEGAL, NIGERIA, STARS PUNCH QUARTER-FINAL TICKETS
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…
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OSIMHEN’S DOUBLE BLASTS NIGERIA PAST MOZAMBIQUE: JUST 3 GOALS FROM YEKINI RECORD
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…
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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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AFCON 2025 ROUND OF 16 LOCKED: MOROCCO vs TANZANIA KICKS OFF GIANT-KILLERS GALORE
Group stage fireworks set the table—now knockout chaos awaits as AFCON Morocco 2025 Round of 16 drops Jan. 3-6 (4pm/7pm daily), quarterfinals Jan. 9/10, final Jan. 18 in Rabat. Hosts Morocco chase first title in 50 years vs debut-knockout Tanzania (Rabat Sun). Hugo Broos’ Bafana Bafana face his ex-lions Cameroon (Rabat Sun). 2021 champs Senegal…
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AFCON 2025: CALM CHELLE EYES KNOCKOUT GLORY AS EAGLES TOP GROUP
Super Eagles flying high imagine your coach staying ice-cool under knockout pressure while Paul Onuachu and Raphael Onyedika fire blanks to crush Uganda 3-1. Nigeria’s topping Group C with max points, and Eric Chelle can’t wait for the Round of 16 fireworks. The Malian gaffer made bold swaps, starting Onuachu over Akor Adams, and it…
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AFCON 2025: AJAYI CELEBRATES OPENER AS NDIDI DEMANDS EAGLES’ A-GAME!
Fresh off that tense 2-1 grind vs Tanzania, Man-of-the-Match Semi Ajayi is buzzing—his towering header (1-0, 36′) gave Nigeria the perfect AFCON launch, but he’s hungry for polish before Tunisia Saturday! “Scoring for Naija at AFCON? Pure magic—fuels belief, rewards our discipline,” Ajayi beamed. “Attack clicked, chances flowed, but defensive tweaks needed. First step down—analyze,…
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SUPER EAGLES GRIND OUT 2-1 WIN OVER TANZANIA IN AFCON OPENER.
Naija fans, what a nail-biter! Super Eagles kicked off the 35th AFCON in Morocco with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tanzania’s Taifa Stars at Complexe Sportif de Fes Tuesday—three vital points in Group C. Semi Ajayi broke the deadlock in the 36th minute, rising high to head in Alex Iwobi’s pinpoint cross for a 1-0…
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TINUBU PRAISES SUPER EAGLES’ FIGHTING SPIRIT DESPITE WORLD CUP SETBACK
President Bola Tinubu has applauded the Super Eagles for their valiant effort in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs, despite Sunday’s heartbreaking loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Morocco. The President’s message, shared by his spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, encourages the team to move past the defeat and gear up for the upcoming…
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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…
