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Ademola Lookman credits CAF awards nomination for representing Nigeria

Ademola Lookman credits CAF awards nomination for representing Nigeria

Super Eagles’ attacker and CAF award favourite, Ademola Lookman has credited his nomination for playing for the Nigeria’s men team. Ademola Lookman became a sensation for Nigeria during the AFCON where he registered three goals to see the Eagles getting to the final in Ivory Coast. The Super Eagles’ were close to clinching the title

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Brahim Diaz nets hat-trick as Morocco thrash Lesotho to earn perfect record
  • AFCON
  • November 18, 2024
  • 1 min read

Brahim Diaz nets hat-trick as Morocco thrash Lesotho to earn perfect record

Morocco displayed their dominance as they dismantled Lesotho 7-0 to closed out the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Winning in an emphatic fashion, the Atlas Lions made it six out of six to earned a perfect record at the qualifiers. Real Madrid forward, Brahim Diaz, scored a hat-trick, while Soufiane Rahimi added

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Ghana ends AFCON qualifiers with disappointing home loss to Niger, record zero win
  • AFCON
  • November 18, 2024
  • 2 min read

Ghana ends AFCON qualifiers with disappointing home loss to Niger, record zero win

The Black Stars of Ghana has ended their disappointing 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, as they lost on home soil to Niger Republic. The Ghana suffered a late goal and a penalty miss to end their AFCON 2025 qualification campaign in a bitter way The game began with both teams showing intent, but it

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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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