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AFCON 2025 gave us everything it promised. Noise, colour, late drama, tactical tension and, eventually, a new champion. Senegal climbed Africa’s summit again, grinding through pressure and chaos to lift the trophy last…
In the lead up to the AFCON final, there were some asking if this edition of the tournament had lacked real drama. It was true to say that the competition had shown the quality that African football possesses as…
Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 campaign came to a devastating end in the semi-finals, as the Super Eagles heartbreakingly lost on penalties to hosts Morocco following a tense, hard-fought 0-0 draw that lasted the full 120 minutes.
Despite the disappointment of…
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When the Super Eagles squad list for AFCON 2025 dropped, most of the headlines focused on the usual stars - Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, and the returning midfield general…
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Nigeria are in the semi final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the 17th AFCON semi final in their history, joint with Egypt, more than any other country in AFCON history, in…
Nigeria’s 2–0 quarter-final win over Algeria sent the Super Eagles into a record 16th AFCON semi-final, but beyond the goals, it once again underlined how complete this Nigerian side has become under Eric Chelle.
Victor Osimhen’s opener was pure…
Ademola Lookman’s AFCON 2025 has gone from strong to historic, and former Super Eagles striker Victor Ikpeba believes Nigeria are witnessing a player built for the biggest stage.
After Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 win over Mozambique in the Round of…
Nigeria’s charge at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues to gather serious momentum. A perfect group-stage campaign against Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda was followed by a ruthless 4-0 dismantling of Mozambique in the Round of 16.
With goals…
Chelsea have turned the page again.
The Blues have confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach, replacing Enzo Maresca and continuing the club’s long-term project under the BlueCo ownership model. It is a bold move,…
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There is usually a moment when a new international walks into a team where you can tell.
The touch is half a second late.
The run is almost right.
The connection with teammates…