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AFCON 2025: Chelle demands more as Super Eagles open campaign with win over Tanzania
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has challenged his players to raise their game despite Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Tanzania in their opening fixture of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). While pleased with the winning start, Chelle admitted the performance exposed areas that must be fixed quickly as The post AFCON 2025: Chelle
AFCON 2025: APC Chairman Leads Strategic Discussion In Morocco On Jobs, Unity And The Future Of Nigerian Football
In a move that underscores the All Progressives Congress’ growing commitment to youth empowerment, sports development and national unity, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has taken Nigeria’s football diplomacy beyond the pitch, leading high-level strategic talks in Morocco on the sidelines of the 2025 AFCON to design a
AFCON winner sends strong message to Victor Osimhen ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, video
Salomon Kalou has backed Victor Osimhen to shine at the 2025 AFCON, predicting a fast start for the striker in group games against Tanzania and Uganda...
AFCON 2025: What Chelle said about Morocco’s best player Diaz and Nigeria’s plans for penalty
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Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has played down the need for a special plan to stop Morocco’s star man Brahim Diaz as the...
AFCON 2025: Fixtures, results and group table standing
Here are key details such as fixtures, results and group table standings fans should know about the AFCON 2025 tournament. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) officially kicked off in Morocco yesterday, December 21, 2025, here is the current status of the tournament, including results, upcoming fixtures, and the live group standings. AFCON 2025
“It will be my last AFCON” – Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez ahead of Nigeria clash
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Luca Zidane and Riyad Mahrez, Algeria. Photo by IMAGO
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has suggested that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations could...
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles could get big boost with Algeria’s midfield engine in race against time for Nigeria showdown
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Himad Abdelli 8, Ismaël Bennacer 10, Rayan Aït-Nouri 15, and Ramy Bensebaini 21 at 2025 AFCON. Copyright: IMAGOxBouharaxHamza/ABACAx
Nigeria's Super Eagles could face a...
AFCON 2025: Chelle keeps Nigeria grounded as Super Eagles face Algeria in Marrakech
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Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has played down growing expectations around the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations campaign, Soccernet.ng reports.
The former Mali...
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