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Gueye extra-time strike seals Senegal’s second AFCON title

Peter AnayoJanuary 19, 2026

by Peter AnayoJanuary 19, 20260179

Senegal clinched their second Africa Cup of Nations title after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a thrilling 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The decisive moment came three minutes into extra time when Pape Gueye fired a superb left-footed strike from the edge of the box,......

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AFCON 2025: Morocco’s Díaz clinches golden boot award

Peter AnayoJanuary 19, 2026

by Peter AnayoJanuary 19, 20260186

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents the AFCON 2025 golden boot award to Morocco’s Brahim Díaz on Sunday in Rabat. Morocco forward Brahim Díaz has won the Puma Golden Boot at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. Playing before home fans, the Atlas Lions attacker topped the scoring chart,......

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AFCON 2025: Senegal defeat Morocco to win trophy

Peter AnayoJanuary 18, 2026

by Peter AnayoJanuary 18, 202601153

Senegal have defeated Morocco 1-0 in a dramatic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday night. It was a tight affair between the top-two ranked countries on the continent in Rabat. And there were no goals in the first half. The second half was tilting towards a 0-0, until......

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles crash out on penalties as Morocco face Senegal in final

Peter AnayoJanuary 15, 2026

by Peter AnayoJanuary 15, 20260466

Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a heartbreaking loss from the 2025 AFCON after losing 4-2 on penalties to host Morocco in a tense semi-final clash at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat. The encounter, widely billed as a “final before the final”, ended goalless after regulation time and extra time, with......

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FG urges Super Eagles to win today’s match, says “Nigeria stands with you”

Peter AnayoJanuary 14, 2026

by Peter AnayoJanuary 14, 20260503

CHIDIMMA UCHEGBU, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria has encouraged the National Football Team, Super Eagles to win their match against Morocco. “As you prepare to face Morocco in the AFCON semifinals, I want you to know that the whole of Nigeria stands firmly with you. Your journey......

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Ahead of AFCON 2025 semi finals: CAF probes misconducts in Nigeria-Algeria, Cameroon-Morocco q-finals

Peter AnayoJanuary 13, 2026

by Peter AnayoJanuary 13, 20260466

The Confederation of African Football has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by players and officials during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final clashes between Cameroon and Morocco, as well as Algeria and Nigeria. The probe follows reports of confrontations with referees and disruptions in post-match areas. According......

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles storm Marrakech for Algeria quarter-final

Peter AnayoJanuary 8, 2026

by Peter AnayoJanuary 8, 20260561

The Super Eagles have arrived in Marrakech ahead of their high-profile 2025 AFCON quarter-final clash against Algeria’s Desert Foxes. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team landed at the Marrakech-Menara Airport at about 4.14 p.m. on Thursday after a one-hour, 14-minute flight from Fès–Saïs Airport. The Eagles......

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Bonus dispute rocks Super Eagles’ camp as AFCON quarter-final looms

Peter AnayoJanuary 8, 2026

by Peter AnayoJanuary 8, 20260369

Nigeria’s preparations for their AFCON quarter-final against Algeria suffered a setback on Wednesday as players threatened not to travel to Marrakech over unpaid bonuses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles, currently in Fès after winning all group matches, are demanding payment of their four-match......

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Edo to host 2026 N’ Delta Sports Festival as Okpebholo declares State ‘Ready to Win It All’

Peter AnayoDecember 2, 2025

by Peter AnayoDecember 2, 20250957

CHRIS AKHABUE, Edo Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the state’s full readiness to host the 2026 edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival, assuring that Edo will deliver a world-class event when athletes from nine states converge on Benin City in February. The governor made the......

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West Africa Para Games: Nigeria’s Special Eagles cruise to final of Amputee Football

Peter AnayoDecember 1, 2025December 1, 2025

by Peter AnayoDecember 1, 2025December 1, 202501072

MICHAEL-AZEEZ OGUNSIJI, Abeokuta Nigeria’s Special Eagles on Sunday set a new record at the inaugural West Africa Para Games taking place in the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in the capital of Ogun State, Abeokuta defeating Cameroon 1-0 to qualify for the finals of the amputee football. Recall that the......