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Super Eagles Coach Focused on Algeria, Not AFCON Title

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has said that Nigeria is concentrating fully on its upcoming quarter-final match against Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He stressed that the team is not thinking about winning the tournament title at this stage, but is focusing on preparing well, staying disciplined, and executing their game

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AFCON 2026 Reaches Quarterfinals as Mali, Senegal, Cameroon, and Morocco Clash

The 2026 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has officially entered its highly anticipated quarterfinal stage, with four of Africa’s top footballing nations set to battle for a place in the semifinals. In today’s fixtures, Mali will take on Senegal at 5:00 pm in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter between two West African

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Super Eagles Still Work in Progress but Evolving — Akuneto

Nigeria-born coach Chuks Akuneto has described the Super Eagles as a “work in progress” despite their convincing win over Mozambique. Akuneto noted improvements in both the team’s attacking and defensive play, highlighting the squad’s growing cohesion and tactical maturity. He believes that with continued refinement, the Super Eagles can perform strongly against Algeria and other

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Côte d’Ivoire Head Coach Faé Relishes Win Over Burkina Faso

Côte d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Faé has expressed satisfaction following his team’s 3‑0 victory over Burkina Faso in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16. Faé praised the players for their discipline, coordination, and effective execution of the game plan. He said the team’s strong performance boosts their confidence as they prepare to face Egypt in

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WAFCON 2026 Draw Set for January 15 in Rabat

The Confederation of African Football has announced that the draw for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will take place in Rabat, Morocco, on 15th January 2026. The tournament will feature 16 teams from across Africa, including defending champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons. Officials said the draw will determine group placements, setting the stage

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Super Eagles Must Maintain Winning Formula Ahead of Algeria Clash

Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has urged the Super Eagles to stick to the winning strategy that secured their 4‑0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Adepoju praised the team’s attacking and defensive performances but warned that Algeria would present a significantly tougher challenge in the

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Mali Coach Says No Favourite Ahead of AFCON Round of 16

Mali coach Tom Saintfiet has said there is no clear favourite between Mali and Tunisia ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match. Saintfiet noted that both teams are evenly matched and warned that the game will be highly competitive. He added that Mali is fully prepared and focused on securing a

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Super Eagles Coach Addresses Osimhen-Lookman Incident

Super Eagles Coach Addresses Osimhen-Lookman IncidentFollowing Nigeria’s 4‑0 AFCON victory over Mozambique, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle addressed the on-field clash between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. Chelle described the incident as an internal matter that will be handled privately within the team. He reassured fans that the squad remains united and focused on upcoming

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FIFA to Launch New Global Football Awards in Dubai

FIFA has announced plans to host a new annual global football awards event in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council. The awards will celebrate outstanding achievements in football worldwide, recognizing players, coaches, and teams across all levels. The inaugural event will be held in Dubai later this year and aims to become one of the

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Ivory Coast and Cameroon Share the Spoils in 1–1 Draw

Defending champions Ivory Coast were held to a 1–1 draw by Cameroon in a competitive Group F match in Marrakech. Amad Diallo put the Elephants ahead with a quality strike, but Cameroon responded with a deflected goal to level the score. Both teams created chances in a tightly contested match but were unable to find

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