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Goalkeeper Nwabali Laments Super Eagles’ Loss

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali expressed deep frustration after Nigeria’s semi-final defeat to Morocco. In post-match comments, Nwabali described the outcome as a bitter disappointment, noting that the team had worked hard but fell short in the shootout. He lamented that Nigeria has once again come close to an AFCON final without success and vowed

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Coach Chelle Admits Morocco Deserved Victory

Following Nigeria’s elimination, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle admitted that Morocco deserved to win and progress to the AFCON final. Speaking after the match, Chelle praised Morocco for their tactical discipline and composure during the penalty shootout. Chelle acknowledged that while Nigeria showed commitment and effort throughout the 120 minutes of play, Morocco’s ability

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Knocked Out by Morocco on Penalties

Nigeria’s Super Eagles were eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a tense semi-final clash against host nation Morocco ended in a 0-0 draw and went to a penalty shootout. Morocco prevailed 4-2, ending Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the final. The match, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, was tightly

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AFCON 2027 Preliminary Round Draw to Hold Tuesday

The preliminary draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will take place on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, in Cairo, Egypt. The draw will involve the 12 lowest-ranked African national teams, who will play two-legged ties to qualify for the group stage. The teams in the preliminary round are Lesotho, Burundi, Ethiopia, Eswatini, South

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Flying Eagles Winger Set to Join RB Leipzig

Flying Eagles winger Sani Suleiman is set to join Bundesliga club RB Leipzig. Reports say RB Leipzig and Slovakian side AS Trencin have agreed on the transfer, with Suleiman expected to undergo medical checks in Germany this week. The deal is reportedly worth €7 million. The 19-year-old featured for Nigeria at the 2025 FIFA U-20

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Real Madrid Sack Xabi Alonso After El Clásico Loss

Real Madrid have sacked head coach Xabi Alonso following their 3–2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. The decision was confirmed on 12 January 2026 and comes just seven months after Alonso took charge of the team. The club thanked him and his staff for their efforts during his tenure. Alonso’s time

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CAF Opens Investigation into AFCON Morocco 2025 Quarter-Final Incidents

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the opening of an investigation into incidents that occurred during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 quarter-final matches involving Cameroon vs Morocco and Algeria vs Nigeria. In a statement, CAF said it has gathered recent match reports and reviewed video evidence pointing to potentially unacceptable

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Victor Boniface Begins Rehab After Knee Surgery

Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has begun a rehabilitation programme after undergoing successful knee surgery in Austria, dealing a major blow to both his club and Nigeria’s national team. The surgery was carried out to address a knee injury that had troubled the striker in recent weeks, and medical officials have confirmed that the procedure

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Nigerian Midfielder Joins Colorado Rapids in MLS

A Nigerian midfielder has completed a transfer to Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids. The move strengthens the club’s squad ahead of the new season and adds another Nigerian talent to the growing list of players making their mark internationally. The player is expected to contribute significantly to the team’s midfield and overall performance as

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Midfield Battle Will Decide Nigeria vs Algeria Match — Unuanel

Former Kwara United coach Samson Unuanel has predicted that the midfield contest will be crucial in determining the outcome of Nigeria’s quarter-final game against Algeria. He explained that the team that dominates possession and controls the flow of the match in midfield is likely to gain the upper hand. Unuanel urged the Super Eagles to

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