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AFCON 2025 Babangida Ikpeba back Super Eagles to restore pride

Atlanta 1996 Olympic gold medallists Tijani Babangida and Victor Ikpeba say the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco is a crucial chance for the Super Eagles to repair Nigeria’s football image after failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They noted that missing the World Cup for a second straight time still hurts players, officials and fans, making AFCON the key opportunity to restore national pride.​ Babangida told Tribalfootball he was disappointed with the Super Eagles’ display in the playoff defeat to DR Congo, saying the Congolese looked better organised and more determined on the day. He believes winning AFCON would help heal the emotional wounds of supporters who were left devastated by that loss.​ He is confident Nigeria can reach the final and possibly end their 12 year wait for a fourth continental crown. However, he […]

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Rwanda accuses DR Congo, Burundi of breaking new peace deal

Rwanda has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi of deliberately violating a ceasefire in eastern DR Congo just days after the three countries signed a US brokered peace agreement. Kigali’s foreign ministry said recent attacks in South Kivu “cannot be placed on Rwanda” and instead blamed the Congolese and Burundian armies for renewed violence near its border.​ In a statement, Rwanda alleged that DR Congo’s army FARDC and Burundi’s army FDNB have been systematically bombing civilian villages close to the Rwandan border using fighter jets and armed drones. It said M23 and allied AFC rebels had been “forced to counter” these operations, calling them deliberate violations of the Washington Accords signed on December 4.​ The renewed clashes come after Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi accused Rwanda earlier in the week of violating the same peace deal by shelling areas […]

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Chippa United worried over Nwabali’s fitness for AFCON

Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is a major doubt for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after fresh concerns over his fitness. Chippa United head coach Vusimuzi Vilakazi revealed that the 28 year old is nursing both an ankle problem and a more serious hand injury that may require surgery.​ Vilakazi said the injuries were made worse during Nwabali’s recent outing with the Super Eagles. He warned that the keeper “could miss out” on the tournament, describing his availability as a huge doubt for Nigeria.​ Nwabali has not played for Chippa United since Nigeria’s AFCON playoff defeat to DR Congo on penalties last month. His continued absence from club duty and medical reports pointing to a possible operation have increased fears that he will not be ready before the competition kicks off in Rabat on December […]

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AFCON 2025: Five must watch group stage clashes

The group stage of AFCON 2025 in Morocco will feature several high-profile clashes, with at least five fixtures already standing out for their star power, history and potential impact on the tournament.​ One of the biggest games is Nigeria vs Tunisia in Group C, a meeting between two continental heavyweights with recent knockout history, strong tactical setups and squads packed with Europe-based stars.​ Another headline fixture is Ivory Coast vs Cameroon in Group F, where the reigning African champions face the five-time winners in what many see as the toughest group of the competition, with both sides under pressure to secure top spot early.​ In Group A, hosts Morocco’s opener against Comoros will attract major attention as the Atlas Lions look to make a statement start at home, with packed stadium support and expectations of a title challenge.​ Group D […]

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Stakeholders Demand Probe After Nigeria’s World Cup Bid Fails

Football stakeholders in Nigeria are demanding an urgent investigation into the failings of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) after the Super Eagles’ campaign to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in defeat to DR Congo. Allegations of corruption and poor management have surfaced, with ex-internationals Harrison Jalla and Adegoke Adelabu insisting the sport needs a complete overhaul. Nigeria missed the 2022 and now 2026 tournaments despite the government allocating N1 billion for the recent playoff, and players reportedly went on strike over unpaid allowances. Critics say the NFF lacks transparency and accountability, running “like a cult.” They urge President Tinubu to dissolve the current board, probe the failed campaign, and initiate serious reforms. Adelabu called for a panel to evaluate the failures and recommend fixes, while Theodore Chukwuemeka bemoaned Nigeria’s absence from the World Cup, calling it a […]

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Tinubu to Super Eagles: Put Your Loss to DRC Behind, Prepare for AFCON

President Bola Tinubu has encouraged Nigeria’s Super Eagles to move beyond their painful World Cup play-off loss to DR Congo and prepare for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for January–February 2026 in Morocco. Despite their elimination after a dramatic penalty shootout (1-1, 4-3 penalties) in Morocco, Tinubu praised the team’s efforts and perseverance throughout the qualifiers. He emphasized the need for collective support, urging football administrators, players, and all stakeholders to focus on rebuilding and addressing gaps ahead of AFCON. “Notwithstanding the unfortunate loss, we must commend the players for their efforts and continue to support them. Now is the time to focus all efforts on the Cup of Nations. Our Super Eagles must recover the lost glory,” Tinubu said in a statement by spokesman Bayo Onanuga. He called for renewed determination to bring back Nigeria’s football pride […]

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2026 WC Playoff: Moroccan Referee Appointed for Nigeria vs DR Congo Match

FIFA has appointed Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed to officiate the crucial 2026 World Cup CAF playoff final between Nigeria and DR Congo, scheduled for Sunday. Jayed will be assisted by fellow Moroccans Mustapha Akarkad and Zakaria Bernissi as the assistant referees, while Tunisia’s Mahrez El Malki serves as fourth official. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) team for the match comprises Lahlou Benbraham from Algeria and Haitham Guirat from Tunisia, ensuring full video review coverage. The playoff determines which team advances to the FIFA World Cup 2026 intercontinental playoffs, adding high stakes to the Nigeria vs DR Congo showdown.

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Osimhen Eyes More Goals as Nigeria Targets World Cup Qualification

Prolific Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen remains the key figure for the Super Eagles as they clash with DR Congo in a decisive World Cup qualification playoff on Sunday in Rabat. The high-stakes match will determine which team advances to the six-nation intercontinental tournament in Mexico next March, keeping their hopes alive for a place at the expanded 2026 World Cup in North America. Osimhen, 2023 African Player of the Year, continues to impress—scoring a hat-trick in the recent demolition of Benin, and adding two more in Nigeria’s 4-1 extra-time win over Gabon in Thursday’s semi-final. Although the Super Eagles are favourites and rank 19 places higher than DR Congo, coach Eric Chelle said the team must deliver another passionate, collective performance to prevail. For Osimhen and Nigeria, missing consecutive World Cups is unthinkable, with the striker pledging to make amends […]

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Chukwueze: “Time to Give Everything” as Nigeria Face DR Congo in World Cup Playoff

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has called on his teammates to “give everything” as Nigeria take on DR Congo in a decisive World Cup qualifying playoff final in Rabat. Chukwueze, one of Nigeria’s standout performers in the thrilling 4-1 extra-time win over Gabon, said the squad’s togetherness and “family bond” will be key to overcoming this final hurdle. “This team is a family. We stay together, fight for each other, and push each other. That is why we won against Gabon. We know what the World Cup means to Nigerians—we must qualify, it’s not negotiable. We want to give our people back home joy,” Chukwueze said. He praised Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams, and Chidera Ejuke for their contributions and also saluted the defensive efforts of William Troost-Ekong and young defender Benjamin Frederick. Looking ahead, Chukwueze insisted, “We’ll fight from the […]

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Osimhen Seeks More Goals as Nigeria Chase World Cup Qualification

Nigeria’s prolific striker Victor Osimhen is aiming for more goals as the Super Eagles prepare to face DR Congo in a decisive World Cup qualifying play-off in Rabat on Sunday. Having scored twice in extra time against Gabon for a 4-1 win in the semi-finals, Osimhen stands as a key figure as Nigeria fights for survival in the qualification race. The winner of this play-off advances to a six-nation intercontinental tournament in Mexico next March, keeping hopes alive for the 2026 World Cup. Osimhen, the 2023 African Player of the Year, has led Nigeria with a recent hat-trick against Benin and numerous crucial goals throughout the campaign. Nigeria have appeared in six of the past eight World Cups since 1994, and are determined not to miss back-to-back tournaments after failing to qualify for Qatar. Osimhen admitted disappointment over missed chances […]

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