Tag: Nigeria football
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Nigeria Edges Tunisia 3-2 in Thriller to Keep AFCON Hopes Alive
Nigeria Stages a Second-Hit Victory to Upset Tunisia Nigeria secured a dramatic 3-2 win over Tunisia in a thrilling Group C encounter at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following their 2-1 victory against Tanzania. With second-round qualification still within reach, the Super Eagles showed resilience and attacking depth, spearheaded by a first-half surge and…
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Nigeria Edges Tunisia 3-2 in AFCON Thriller to Boost Group C Hopes
Group C Showdown: Nigeria Edge Tunisia in a Five-Goal Thriller Nigeria produced a dramatic performance to overcome a spirited Tunisia side, sealing a 3-2 win in their AFCON 2025 Group C encounter. After opening with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania, the Super Eagles faced a test from the North Africans who pushed hard for a…
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Oliseh Bets on a Strong AFCON 2025 Run for the Super Eagles in Morocco
Oliseh Sees Light at AFCON 2025 for the Super Eagles Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has voiced strong confidence in Nigeria’s national team ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. In a period of mixed results and high expectations, Oliseh’s assessment offers a glimmer of optimism for fans who crave…
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AFCON 2025: Oliseh backs Super Eagles to shine in Morocco
AFCON 2025 optimism for the Super Eagles Former Nigeria head coach Sunday Oliseh has voiced strong optimism about the Super Eagles’ chances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. In a period of uncertainty and mixed form, Oliseh’s assessment centers on a blend of renewed player depth, strategic planning, and a hunger to…
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Who will win AFCON 2025? The contenders shaping Africa’s destiny in Morocco
AFCON 2025: A tournament of favourites emerges The Africa Cup of Nations in 2025 is shaping up as a landmark edition, with powerhouses and surprise packages alike eyeing glory on Moroccan soil. As the tournament approaches, a handful of teams stand out as favorites thanks to star power, depth, and recent form. The question on…
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AFCON 2025 Favourites: Egypt, Nigeria, and Morocco Battling for Africa’s Crown
AFCON 2025: The Contenders in Focus The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 is shaping up as one of the most open and intensely watched editions in recent memory. With Mohamed Salah’s Egypt, Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria, and a star-studded Morocco squad among the early favourites, commentators are already predicting a tense, high-quality tournament full of twists.…
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AFCON 2025 Favourites: Egypt, Nigeria, and Morocco Lead the Charge for Africa’s Championship
AFCON 2025: A Continent Arrives with High Stakes The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 is shaping up as one of the most exciting editions in recent memory. Traditional powerhouses, bold underdogs, and a rising generation of stars collide as the continent’s best nations chase glory on the desert stages of Morocco. While pure predictability rarely…
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Nigeria 2026 World Cup Failure: A Family’s Wake‑Up Call
Introduction: A family’s reverberating wake‑up call On Thursday, I wrote about Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Yet the disappointment travels beyond the margins of a single matchday. It echoes through living rooms, like the one shared by a father and his son, and it stretches back across five and a half…
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A Father, His Son, and 55 Years of Nigerian Football Failure
Introduction: A Family Narrative in the Wake of Yet Another World Cup Miss On Thursday, I chronicled Nigeria’s latest heartbreak: another failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. The result stings not only on the pitch but in the living rooms, marketplaces, and chat threads where fans imagine a better future for a football-mad…
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When Stars Miss the Plane: Victor Osimhen, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and the 2026 World Cup Qualification Shake-Up
Introduction: A World Cup Dream In Peril The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up into a high-stakes contest, with a handful of global stars facing the heartbreak of missing out. The narrative surrounding Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is a vivid example of how even the brightest talents can be confronted…