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AFCON 2025: Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt and Senegal set for blockbuster semi finals

The semi final line up for AFCON 2025 is complete, with hosts Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt and Senegal ready for two heavyweight clashes in Morocco. All four traditional giants came through intense quarter finals to keep their title ambitions alive.​ On Wednesday, January 14, Senegal will face seven time champions Egypt at the Grand Stade de Tanger in Tangier from 6 00 pm WAT. Later that night, hosts Morocco will take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with kickoff at 9 00 pm WAT.​ For the first time in AFCON history, all four semi final teams are led by African coaches, guaranteeing a fourth straight tournament won by a home grown manager. The last four features defending champions Senegal, record winners Egypt, host nation Morocco and a powerful Nigeria side spearheaded by in […]

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Nigeria have a good chance of winning AFCON, says Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez says Nigeria now have a strong chance of winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after knocking his team out in the quarterfinals. He was speaking after the Super Eagles beat Algeria 2 0 in Marrakech to reach a record 16th AFCON semifinal.​ Mahrez praised Nigeria’s attack, led by Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams, who both scored in the quarterfinal clash. He said the team’s balance, confidence and goal scoring form make them one of the favourites to lift the trophy in Morocco.​ Before the game, Mahrez had admitted that Nigeria’s forwards were among the most dangerous at the tournament, even though he insisted he was not afraid of facing them. Nigeria have scored more goals than any other side at this AFCON while also dominating possession in most of their matches.​ Despite his disappointment, Mahrez […]

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Nigeria beat Algeria to reach AFCON semi-final

Nigeria produced a commanding display to defeat Algeria 2-0 in Marrakesh, booking their place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals with an impressive and controlled performance. The Super Eagles, chasing a fourth continental title, took full control of the match and will now face tournament hosts Morocco in Rabat on Wednesday in what promises to be a high-stakes showdown. After a dominant first half in which Nigeria created several clear chances, the breakthrough arrived shortly after the restart. In the 47th minute, Bruno Onyemeachi delivered a precise cross from the left, and Victor Osimhen rose at the back post to power a header past Luca Zidane. Nigeria doubled their lead just 10 minutes later. Alex Iwobi split the Algerian defence with a perfectly weighted pass, allowing Osimhen to break free. Instead of shooting, the striker calmly squared the ball […]

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Victor Osimhen: Looking beyond the goal machine

Victor Osimhen is widely known as a relentless goal scorer and one of the most aggressive forwards of his generation. Yet away from the penalty box, there is a more reflective side to the Super Eagles star that many fans rarely see.​ On the pitch, Osimhen plays with intensity, constant movement and a visible hunger to score, sometimes clashing with opponents, referees or even teammates. Coaches and analysts say that energy is driven by a deep desire to help his team win and a refusal to accept defeat.​ Off the field, those close to him describe a very different personality. Friends and teammates talk about a playful, generous figure who often reaches out to younger players and quietly supports people from his Lagos neighbourhood.​ Osimhen’s rise from street hawking in Lagos to becoming one of Africa’s most feared strikers has […]

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AFCON 2025 quarterfinal: Nigeria vs Algeria preview, date, time and where to watch

Nigeria face Algeria in a high stakes AFCON 2025 quarterfinal clash at the Grand Stade de Marrakech in Morocco. The Super Eagles reached the last eight after a dominant 4 0 win over Mozambique, while Algeria edged DR Congo in extra time to book their place.​ The match is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, with kickoff at 8 00 pm Nigerian time, 7 00 pm GMT, 2 00 pm ET in the US and 11 00 pm CET in Europe. It will be played at the 45,000 capacity Grand Stade de Marrakech, one of the main venues for the tournament.​ Nigeria come into the game as the tournament’s most dangerous attacking side, having scored the highest number of goals in the group stage and posting the best possession statistics. Key players include Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, whose combination […]

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Osimhen outburst mars Nigeria’s AFCON win

Victor Osimhen’s emotional outburst overshadowed an otherwise emphatic night for Nigeria as the Super Eagles defeated Mozambique 4-0 to secure a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals on Monday. The Round of 16 encounter, played at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, was largely one-sided, with Nigeria dominant from the opening exchanges. However, the spotlight shifted in the second half when Osimhen became involved in a heated exchange with teammate Ademola Lookman. The incident occurred in the 63rd minute with Nigeria already leading 3-0 and Osimhen on a hat-trick. Frustrated after not receiving a pass, the Galatasaray striker openly confronted Lookman and left-back Bruno Onyemaechi. The argument escalated quickly, prompting captain Wilfred Ndidi to step in, while Mozambique defender Reinildo Mandava and Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey also intervened to calm the situation. Moments later, Osimhen asked to be substituted and […]

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Onyemaechi’s possible Trabzonspor switch gathers pace

Super Eagles left back Bruno Onyemaechi is attracting strong interest from Turkish giants Trabzonspor, raising the prospect of another Nigerian international moving to the Turkish Super Lig. Turkish transfer insider Ekrem Konur reports that Trabzonspor are ready to open talks with Olympiacos to assess the terms of a deal for the 26 year old defender.​ Any formal negotiations are expected to intensify after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where Onyemaechi is currently on duty with Nigeria. The left back has struggled for regular minutes at Olympiacos since joining from Portuguese side Boavista for about €2.5 million in January 2025, making a potential move to Trabzonspor an opportunity for more consistent game time.​ Trabzonspor already have Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu leading their attack, with the forward enjoying an excellent season and scoring 11 league goals so far, one […]

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Super Eagles crush Mozambique to reach AFCON quarterfinals

Nigeria’s Super Eagles powered into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals with a dominant 4 0 victory over Mozambique at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco. Victor Osimhen scored twice, while Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams added a goal each in a one sided round of 16 performance that took Nigeria’s tournament tally to 12 goals, the highest so far.​ Nigeria started strongly, with an early Osimhen effort ruled out for offside before Alex Iwobi forced a save from goalkeeper Ernan. The breakthrough came in the 20th minute when Iwobi slipped Adams through on the left and the forward squared for Lookman to finish clinically for his third goal of the tournament.​ Five minutes later, the Super Eagles doubled their lead as another Iwobi pass released Lookman, whose driven cross took a slight deflection and allowed Osimhen to […]

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Super Eagles train through New Year for AFCON knockout tie

The Super Eagles have skipped New Year holiday celebrations to resume preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 knockout rounds, returning to training in Fez ahead of Monday’s Round of 16 match.​The team held light workout sessions after topping Group C with a 3 1 win over Uganda, which sealed a perfect group stage record and underlined their strong form.​ Three players missed the latest training session: captain Victor Osimhen, right back Ryan Alebiosu and striker Cyriel Dessers.​Alebiosu is recovering from an injury picked up against Uganda, Dessers is managing a thigh complaint, while Osimhen was rested as a precaution to keep him fresh for the knockout games.​ Before training, some squad members took part in a media parley, answering questions as focus shifted fully from the group phase to the do or die knockout fixtures.​The Eagles will […]

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Nigeria 3 1 Uganda: Super Eagles seal perfect group record

Nigeria’s rotated Super Eagles side completed a perfect AFCON Group C campaign with a 3 1 win over Uganda in Fès, Morocco. Paul Onuachu scored once and Raphael Onyedika hit a brace as Nigeria finished with nine points from three games.​ Onuachu, preferred to Akor Adams as coach Eric Chelle made several changes from the wins over Tanzania and Tunisia, opened the scoring in the 28th minute. He finished calmly from a Fisayo Dele Bashiru cross just two minutes after Uganda’s veteran keeper Denis Onyango had denied him from close range.​ Nigeria had dominated from the start, with Samuel Chukwueze and Moses Simon threatening early. Chukwueze saw a 9th minute effort deflect off the wall and delivered a dangerous cross that almost found Onuachu, while Moses went close shortly before half time.​ After the break, Uganda briefly threatened as Rogers […]

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