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Chelle hails Eagles’ grit after Algeria win, eyes Morocco test
By Victor Okoye Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle on Saturday praised his players’ discipline and belief after Nigeria’s deserved 2–0 victory over Algeria at…
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AFCON 2025: Osimhen downplays records as Eagles soar into AFCON semis
By Victor Okoye Victor Osimhen on Saturday expressed delight after helping Nigeria defeat Algeria 2–0 to reach the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup…
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AFCON 2025: Osimhen, Akor fire Eagles into semis
By Victor Okoye Victor Osimhen scored and assisted as Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-0 on Saturday, securing a semi-final place at the ongoing 2025 Africa…
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles storm Marrakech for Algeria quarter-final
By Victor Okoye The Super Eagles have arrived in Marrakech ahead of their high-profile 2025 AFCON quarter-final clash against Algeria’s Desert Foxes. The Super…
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AFCON 2025: History, pride, destiny collide as two lions clash in Rabat
By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and hosts Morocco’s Atlas Lions rekindle one of Africa’s most storied…
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AFCON 2025: Senegal, Mali renew rivalry as history, grit collide in quarter-final
By Victor Okoye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Senegal and Mali will reignite a storied rivalry when history and grit collide in a high-stakes…
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AFCON 2025: Osimhen acted out of patriotism, Lookman cleared him – NOA DG
By Victor Okoye Lanre Onilu, the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), has defended Victor Osimhen, following his on-pitch altercation with teammate Ademola…
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AFCON: Super Eagles beat Tanzania 2-1
Super Eagles on Tuesday beat Tanzania 2-1 in their first match of the 35th African Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Complexe Sportif de…
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AFCON now to hold every 4 years – CAF
Patrice Motsepe, President, Confederation of African Football (CAF), has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held every four years, after the 2027 edition to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
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Eagles in high spirit as Osimhen arrives team’s AFCON camp in Cairo
The Super Eagles’ camp in Cairo became a full house on Wednesday night with the arrival of Victor Osimhen, as Nigeria stepped up preparations for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.