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Rwanda stuns Nigeria to earn comeback win
  • AFCON
  • November 18, 2024
  • 1 min read

Rwanda stuns Nigeria to earn comeback win

Rwanda defeated Nigeria 2-1, in the last game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group D qualifiers. The Cheetahs produced a resilient comeback, scoring two goals in four minutes to secure victory against the Super Eagles. Samuel Chukwueze gave Nigeria the lead in the 59th minute, delighting the home crowd with a brilliant solo

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Ghana miss out of AFCON 2025 in Morocco
  • AFCON
  • November 15, 2024
  • 2 min read

Ghana miss out of AFCON 2025 in Morocco

The Black Stars of Ghana have failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco after a 1-1 draw against Angola on Friday night. The four-time African champions will be missing out from the tournament for the first time since 2004. Angola, who already qualified, started aggressively and nearly took the

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Osimhen’s late equaliser seals Eagles’ top finish in Group D
  • AFCON
  • November 14, 2024
  • 2 min read

Osimhen’s late equaliser seals Eagles’ top finish in Group D

Nigeria played a 1-1 draw against neighbours, Benin Republic, as they top the Group D of 2025 AFCON qualifier. A late goal from Victor Osimhen sealed the spot for Nigeria, who only needed a point to stay top of the group. The Super Eagles conceded an early goal in the 16th minute. Following a quick

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AFCON: Osimhen returns for Super Eagles, as Gabriel Osho gets another call-up
  • AFCON
  • November 6, 2024
  • 2 min read

AFCON: Osimhen returns for Super Eagles, as Gabriel Osho gets another call-up

Ahead of the AFCON qualifier, Nigeria coach, Augustine Eguavoen has named 23 players to the squad. The Super Eagles will face Benin Republic and Rwanda, as they need only one point from the two matches to qualify for next year’s AFCON. Reigning African Best footballer of the year, Victor Osimhen has been called back to

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Senegal sweeps Malawi aside in big win
  • AFCON
  • October 11, 2024
  • 1 min read

Senegal sweeps Malawi aside in big win

Senegal defeated 10-man side Malawi 4-0 in Group L’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, at Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade. Goals from Papa Gueye, Sadio Mane, Boulaye Dia and Nicolas Jackson gave Senegal the dominating victory. The Teranga Lions started the game strongly as they pushed for an early goal, prompting Malawi to sit back

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