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Osimhen’s late equaliser seals Eagles’ top finish in Group D
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  • November 14, 2024
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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
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  • November 6, 2024
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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
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  • October 11, 2024
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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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AFCON winner cruises against Sierra Leone
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  • October 11, 2024
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AFCON winner cruises against Sierra Leone

Ivory Coast defeated Sierra Leone 4-1 to rack up a third straight win in Group G of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. A double from Franck Kessie and singles from Nicolas Pepe and Oumar Diakite, gave the Elephants the win. The result also saw the hosts move five points clear of second-placed Zambia at the top

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AFCON Qualifier: South Africa hits five goals against Congo
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  • October 11, 2024
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AFCON Qualifier: South Africa hits five goals against Congo

South Africa took an emphatic 5-0 triumph over Congo in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Bafana Bafana moved level with Uganda on seven points at the top of Group K, putting themselves one win away from securing a place in Morocco. The hosts got off to a strong start, taking

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