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Legends hail Sadio Mane for saving African football in AFCON final

Former Super Eagles stars Sunday Oliseh, Daniel Amokachi and Odion Ighalo have praised Sadio Mane for his key role in calming chaos during the ill tempered AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and hosts Morocco. They said his actions on the night helped save the image of African football.​ The match in Rabat almost broke down when several Senegal players, encouraged by coach Pape Thiaw, walked off in protest after VAR awarded Morocco a late penalty for a tug on Brahim Diaz’s shoulder. The game was halted for about 15 minutes before Mane persuaded his teammates to return to the pitch.​ Diaz later missed the penalty and Pape Gueye scored in extra time to seal Senegal’s second AFCON title. Many observers still described Mane, a former Liverpool and Bayern Munich star, as the true hero of the night for putting the […]

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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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AFCON 2025 Super Eagles chase redemption in Morocco​

The Super Eagles head to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco caught between harsh recent realities and a powerful desire for redemption. Back to back World Cup qualification failures, administrative problems and questions over preparation have lowered expectations, even as Nigeria still boasts one of Africa’s most gifted squads.​ Nigeria’s AFCON record remains imposing, with three titles, seven final appearances and a long history of producing elite talent. AFCON 2025 is seen as a chance to reset the country’s football story and restore belief after years of frustration.​ Former captain John Obi Mikel has strongly criticised Nigeria’s build up, describing reports of unpaid wages to head coach Eric Chelle as unacceptable and embarrassing. He warned that public disputes over salaries damage trust and affect coaches, players and fans, even as he urged the team to rise above the […]

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