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Coach highlights Lookman’s role ahead of Union SG vs Atalanta clash

Union Saint-Gilloise head coach, David Hubert, has spoken about Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman ahead of his side’s UEFA Champions League encounter with Atalanta. Hubert said Lookman’s ability to move between the lines and create chances makes him a key attacking threat The coach noted that his team would need to remain disciplined while exploiting

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Carrick praises Manchester United players’ mentality

Manchester United interim coach Michael Carrick has praised his players for demonstrating a strong mentality and determination during recent matches. Carrick said the team has shown resilience and a winning mindset, which he believes is essential for turning around the club’s form this season. He highlighted the players’ ability to stay focused under pressure and

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Arokodare features as Wolves, Newcastle play out draw

Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare featured for Wolverhampton Wanderers in their recent Premier League clash against Newcastle United, which ended in a 0-0 draw. The match, played on Sunday, saw both teams create several scoring opportunities but fail to convert, leaving the points shared. Arokodare was active in Wolves’ attack, showing pace and movement, but was

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Senegal Crowned 2025 AFCON Champions

Senegal have emerged champions of the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating their opponents in a thrilling final to lift the continental trophy. The Teranga Lions put up a disciplined and determined performance, showing tactical organisation and resilience throughout the match. After regulation time ended without a winner, Senegal secured victory in a tense penalty

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Lookman proud of Super Eagles’ AFCON performance

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has expressed pride in the Super Eagles following their performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking after Nigeria secured a third-place finish in the tournament, Lookman praised the team for their determination, discipline, and resilience throughout the competition. According to him, the Super Eagles showed that they are capable

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Super Falcons to Discover WAFCON 2026 Group Opponents Today

Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to learn their group stage opponents for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) later this week. The official draw is scheduled for Thursday, 15 January 2026, and will determine the teams the defending champions will face in Morocco. The 2026 WAFCON tournament will feature 16 national teams from

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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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