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Ndidi: Super Eagles motivated by painful 2021 AFCON loss to Tunisia

Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi says the Super Eagles will use the memory of their shock defeat to Tunisia at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations as motivation when the two sides meet again in the group stage on Friday. Five years ago, Nigeria entered the round-of-16 clash as overwhelming favourites after a flawless group campaign that included a win over seven-time champions Egypt. Tunisia, by contrast, scraped through as one of the best third-placed teams. However, the Carthage Eagles stunned Nigeria with a 1-0 victory, capitalising on a defensive error and a red card shown to Alex Iwobi. Speaking ahead of Friday’s encounter, Ndidi described the defeat as a painful moment but insisted the current squad is focused on the present. “It was a painful loss in 2021,” Ndidi said at the pre-match press conference. “The guys were really prepared […]

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Mbokazi shines despite Bafana loss to Egypt

South Africa’s Bafana Bafana suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Egypt on Friday in Agadir, but the match also highlighted the emergence of a new defensive leader in Mbekezeli Mbokazi, who delivered an assured performance against elite opposition. The decisive moment came from a controversial first-half penalty, converted by Mohamed Salah, despite Egypt being reduced to 10 men before the break. While the result went against South Africa, the 20-year-old Mbokazi stood out with a display marked by composure, discipline and tactical awareness. Deployed at left centre-back, Mbokazi had a demanding task. With Aubrey Modiba pushing forward at left-back, the responsibility fell on him to cover wide spaces and neutralise Salah, who frequently drifted inside from the right wing. The young defender responded with maturity, timing his challenges well and maintaining positional discipline throughout the contest. In the opening exchanges, […]

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Nigeria, Tunisia clash in Fez for Group C top spot

Nigeria and Tunisia will face off tomorrow, December 27, in a high stakes Group C match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Fez, Morocco. Both teams won their opening games and are chasing early control of the group.​ The Super Eagles defeated Tanzania 2–1 on December 23, with goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman. The result confirmed Nigeria’s status as one of the tournament favourites and left them second in Group C on goal difference.​ Tunisia sit top of the group after a 3–1 victory over Uganda on the same day. The Eagles of Carthage looked sharp in attack and extended a run of strong recent performances, sending a clear warning to their rivals.​ Nigeria and Tunisia share a long history at the Africa Cup of Nations and beyond. In 17 meetings overall, Nigeria have eight wins, […]

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AFCON 2025 Nacional hero Osinachi backs Super Eagles for title

FIFA U 17 World Cup winner Christian Ebere Osinachi has backed the Super Eagles to win their fourth Africa Cup of Nations title at AFCON 2025 in Morocco. The 27 year old forward recently became a hero for Uruguay’s Club Nacional after scoring a 114th minute winner to secure the club’s 50th league title against rivals Atlético Peñarol.​ Nigeria have won AFCON three times in 1980, 1994 and 2013 and are chasing a first continental title in 12 years after finishing as runners up at the last edition in Cote d’Ivoire. Osinachi believes the team can respond to the disappointment of missing out on the 2026 World Cup inter continental play off ticket, which they lost to DR Congo in November.​ He admitted that the World Cup play off defeat was painful but insisted the Super Eagles have another chance […]

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Amorim says no Man Utd player will leave in January without replacement

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has said no player will be allowed to leave the club in the January transfer window unless suitable replacements are signed. He explained that the squad is already stretched and that letting players go without bringing new ones in would weaken the team.​ Amorim is facing uncertainty over the futures of some players seeking more game time, including young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo and forward Joshua Zirkzee. He insisted that, despite their desire for minutes, the needs of the team must come first during a busy part of the season.​ The coach noted that even when injured players and those returning from the Africa Cup of Nations rejoin the squad, United will still be short in some positions. He said this is why it will be difficult to approve any exits unless the club secures […]

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Oliseh defends AFCON commentary as fans disagree

Former Super Eagles captain and ex-head coach Sunday Oliseh has reacted to mixed reactions trailing his colour commentary during Nigeria’s 2–1 AFCON win over Tanzania. While the result gave Nigeria a positive start to the tournament, his analysis became a major talking point on social media.​ Some fans praised Oliseh for his blunt and detailed assessment of the Super Eagles’ performance. Others, however, accused him of being too harsh and suggested his comments showed a lack of support for the team despite the victory.​ Responding in an official statement, Oliseh said he was disappointed by the negative narrative being pushed online. He explained that his remarks were driven by professionalism and a strong desire to see Nigerian football grow, not by hostility toward the players or head coach Eric Chelle.​ Oliseh insisted that objective analysis should not be mistaken for […]

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Aiyegbeni tells Super Eagles to prepare for tougher AFCON tests

Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has urged Nigeria to prepare for tougher tests at the Africa Cup of Nations despite their 2–1 opening win over Tanzania.​ He praised Victor Osimhen’s hard work and movement but noted that the Galatasaray forward was unlucky not to score, even though he consistently found good positions in front of goal.​ Aiyegbeni highlighted the team’s attacking play in Fez, where Nigeria built moves through the flanks and quick combinations around the box. He said Alex Iwobi controlled key moments, linking well with Samuel Chukwueze and Ademola Lookman to create chances for Osimhen.​ He pointed to the number of opportunities created as proof that the system around the striker is working. However, he insisted that Nigeria must keep improving their creative midfield play if they want to go far at AFCON 2025.​ Quoting his comments […]

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Ndidi Ajayi seek improvement after tough AFCON win

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has praised the team’s resilience after a hard-fought 2–1 win over Tanzania in their opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, while admitting there is still room for improvement. Speaking after the game, Ndidi said starting the tournament with a victory was important for building momentum. He noted that securing the three points was the key outcome from the first match. The Besiktas midfielder admitted the team showed signs of fatigue in the second half but commended the players for reacting well and keeping their composure under pressure. He said the first half tempo was good but stressed that the squad can still raise its overall level. Ndidi played down worries about the team conceding again, expressing confidence that both players and coaches will fix any defensive lapses as the competition progresses. Defender […]

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Cameroon, Algeria and Ivory Coast start AFCON strong

Cameroon opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Gabon in Agadir, putting behind them a turbulent build-up to the tournament. Karl Etta Eyong’s early strike proved decisive, while Algeria, Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso also started their group-stage journeys with wins on Wednesday. The Indomitable Lions arrived at the competition amid confusion and controversy. After Belgian coach Marc Brys was dismissed in unclear circumstances, local coach David Pagou was appointed to lead the team. However, Brys publicly claimed he had not been formally informed of his removal and even announced his own squad for the tournament. Matters were further complicated when Pagou unveiled his selection, leaving out established stars such as André Onana, Vincent Aboubakar and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. The Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) eventually clarified the situation, but combined with the injury of […]

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Chelle urges Super Eagles to improve after Tanzania win

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has urged his players to raise their level despite Nigeria starting AFCON 2025 with a 2–1 win over Tanzania in Group C. The match at the Complexe Sportif de Fès saw Nigeria take the lead, surrender it early in the second half and then quickly restore their advantage.​ Semi Ajayi opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 36th minute, heading home from an Alex Iwobi delivery after sustained pressure. Tanzania hit back shortly after the restart through Charles M’Mombwa, but Ademola Lookman responded almost immediately with a low strike from the edge of the box to seal the victory.​ Speaking after the game, Chelle said the most important thing at AFCON is to improve with every match. He praised the team’s first half performance and chance creation but admitted they made avoidable errors that […]

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