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Super Eagles stars one booking away from AFCON ban

Four key Super Eagles players risk suspension ahead Nigeria’s final AFCON 2025 Group C match against Uganda. Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Semi Ajayi and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali are all one yellow card away from missing the Round of 16.​ If Osimhen is booked in the Uganda game, coach Eric Chelle may be forced to start Paul Onuachu as striker in the first knockout match. Lookman, who has scored in both of Nigeria’s games so far, would also be ruled out of the next round if he receives another caution.​ Ajayi’s card situation could push Chelle to adjust his back line, possibly turning to Zaidu Sanusi to keep the defence stable. Nwabali, cautioned for time wasting against Tunisia, would be replaced by Francis Uzoho if he picks up a second yellow card.​ Nigeria have already beaten Tanzania 2-1 and Tunisia 3-2, […]

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Emenike, Omeruo criticize Super Eagles defense, tactics at AFCON 2025

Former Nigeria stars Emmanuel Emenike and Kenneth Omeruo, both 2013 AFCON winners, highlighted defensive leaks and tactical issues in Super Eagles' campaign after conceding three goals in two group matches. Nigeria beat Tanzania 2-1 despite a lapse allowing Charles M’Mombwa's equalizer before Ademola Lookman's winner, then survived Tunisia's late comeback in a 3-2 victory with goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Lookman.​ Omeruo called the defense porous and urged coach Eric Sekou Chelle to fix it ahead of the Uganda clash tomorrow in Fes. He acknowledged the attack's strength but stressed stopping concessions is critical.​ Emenike demanded a clear game plan to maximize talents like Osimhen and Chukwueze, citing Tanzania's strategy exploiting Zaidu Sanusi. He praised Chelle but noted the team lacks defined roles compared to opponents.​

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Super Eagles coach Chelle challenges team after Tunisia win

Super Eagles coach Eric Sekou Chelle urged his team to improve game management after their 3-2 win over Tunisia secured knockout qualification at AFCON Morocco 2025. Victor Osimhen scored just before halftime, with Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman adding goals post-break, before Tunisia's late fightback from Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi. Nigeria faces Uganda next in group play.​ Chelle praised the team's intensity, aggression without the ball, and quick transitions but stressed learning to control matches until the final whistle. He noted small details matter at this level and commended the players' unity when momentum shifted.​ Man-of-the-Match Ademola Lookman highlighted the team's character, strong connections, and clear coaching instructions that enhance fluid play. Chelle believes these experiences build the team for deeper tournament runs.​

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Osimhen Scores as Nigeria Edge Tunisia at AFCON

Nigeria delivered one of their strongest performances of the AFCON 2025 group stage with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tunisia, confirming their status as serious contenders in the tournament. Dominant for long stretches, the Super Eagles built a commanding lead before surviving a late Tunisian comeback. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring just before halftime, finally finding the net after several near misses earlier in the competition. Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman added to Nigeria’s advantage in the second half, putting the team 3-0 ahead and seemingly in full control of the match. Tunisia, however, refused to fold. Two late goals reduced the margin and turned the final minutes into a tense affair, but Nigeria held firm to secure all three points. The result guarantees the Super Eagles top spot in their group, regardless of the outcome of their final match […]

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AFCON 2025: Algeria, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Burkina chase vital wins today

The group stage of AFCON 2025 enters a decisive phase today as eight teams face off in four crucial Matchday 2 fixtures in Morocco. Heavyweights Algeria, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon are all in action with qualification places on the line.​ The tournament, which runs from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026, has already delivered drama. Nigeria sealed a Round of 16 spot on Saturday after a 3–2 win over Tunisia in a five goal thriller.​ Saturday’s games in Groups C and D were keenly contested. In Group C, goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman gave Nigeria victory, while Montassar Talbi and Hamza Al Abdi scored for Tunisia; Uganda and Tanzania drew 1–1, while in Group D Senegal drew 1–1 with DR Congo and Benin beat Botswana 1–0.​ Attention now shifts to Groups E and […]

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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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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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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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Super Eagles squad profiled for AFCON Morocco 2025

Nigeria’s Super Eagles head into AFCON Morocco 2025 with a blend of experienced internationals and hungry newcomers determined to end the country’s 12 year wait for a fourth continental title. Coach Eric Sekou Chelle’s squad will open their Group C campaign against Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, where they also face Tunisia and Uganda in the group phase.​ In goal, Stanley Nwabali retains his status as numero uno after his outstanding displays at AFCON 2023, backed by experienced Francis Uzoho and newcomer Amas Obasogie, who represents the future of the position. The defensive unit is anchored by versatile options including Chidozie Awaziem, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Bruno Onyemaechi, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu Sanusi, Igoh Ogbu and rising talent Ryan Alebiosu, giving Chelle multiple systems to deploy.​ Midfield leadership rests with captain Wilfred Ndidi, whose ball-winning and organisation underpin a group that […]

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Super Eagles receive Tinubu’s national honours, housing and land rewards

Super Eagles players who finished as runners up at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations have officially received their national honours certificates along with title documents for houses and land promised by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The presentation was held on December 22, 2025, at the team’s hotel in Fez, Morocco, ahead of the start of their new AFCON qualifying campaign.​ President Tinubu announced the rewards after Nigeria’s impressive run at AFCON 2023 in Côte d’Ivoire, where the team reached the final earlier in 2024. The package included national honours, housing allocations in Abuja or Lagos and land grants in Abuja for squad members and officials.​ The brief ceremony was led by National Sports Commission chairman Shehu Dikko and attended by top government and sports officials. They included Senate Sports Committee chairman Senator Abdul Ningi, House Sports Committee chairman Kabiru […]

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