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AFCON: Amazing performance – Osayi-Samuel hails four Super Eagles players after Morocco defeat
Super Eagles right-back, Bright Osayi-Samuel has hailed defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Bruno Onyemaechi and himself following Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco. The Birmingham City star said the Super Eagles back-four gave an ‘amazing’ performance against the AFCON host country. Osayi-Samuel, who said he was proud of Eric Chelle’s side, also admitted that penalties […] AFCON: Amazing performance – Osayi-Samuel hails four Super Eagles players after Morocco defeat
Thu, 15 Jan 2026
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AFCON: ‘Make una go interview referee’ – Akor Adams tells Nigerian journalists after defeat to Morocco
Super Eagles striker, Akor Adams has told Nigerian journalists to go and interview Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea. Adams spoke as he walked past the journalists at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat following the Super Eagles’ AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco. “Make una go interview the referee,” Adams told the journalists as they tried […] AFCON: ‘Make una go interview referee’ – Akor Adams tells Nigerian journalists after defeat to Morocco
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AFCON: Retain Eric Chelle despite Super Eagles losing to Morocco – Bashir Ahmad to NFF
Former media aide to late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has urged the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, to retain Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle. Ahmad said Chelle has shown a strong understanding of the Super Eagles technical dynamics. Posting on X, he noted that with Chelle, Super Eagles will dominate Africa in the near future. […] AFCON: Retain Eric Chelle despite Super Eagles losing to Morocco – Bashir Ahmad to NFF
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AFCON 2025: Why Super Eagles lost to Morocco — Akanni
Former international, Waidi Akanni says the Super Eagles failed to prepare for penalty shootout in their defeat to Morocco. The Atlas Lions edged out the Super Eagles 4-2 on penalities in their semi-final encounter in Rabat on Thursday night. Both teams could not be separated after 120 minutes of football. Morocco converted four of their […] AFCON 2025: Why Super Eagles lost to Morocco — Akanni
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AFCON: Nigerian govt reacts as Super Eagles fall to Morocco
The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, has praised the Super Eagles after their loss to Morocco in the Semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria lost to Morocco on penalties after the game ended 0-0 in regular time and extra time. Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi missed their penalty […] AFCON: Nigerian govt reacts as Super Eagles fall to Morocco
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AFCON: Social media has distracted you all – Bovi blasts Super Eagles
Nigerian comedian and actor, Bovi Ugboma has accused Super Eagles players of being distracted during their African Cup of Nations semifinal clash against Morocco on Wednesday. DAILY POST reports that Super Eagles lost 4-2 on penalties to the hosts in Rabat, effectively ending their dream of a fourth continental title. Reacting in a video broadcast, […] AFCON: Social media has distracted you all – Bovi blasts Super Eagles
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AFCON 2025: NFF must keep Eric Chelle – Ex-international
Former international, Jide Olugbodi says it is important for the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to keep Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, DAILY POST reports. The Super Eagles lost 4-2 on penalities to hosts Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night. Despite their failure to reach the final […] AFCON 2025: NFF must keep Eric Chelle – Ex-international
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AFCON: Mane, Hossam Hassan, Pape Thiaw explain why Senegal defeated Egypt
Senegal, on Wednesday, defeated Egypt to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final in Morocco. Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane scored the game’s only goal of the encounter in the second half. Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, Mane, who won the man-of-the-match award, suggested that the Teranga Lions defeated Egypt […] AFCON: Mane, Hossam Hassan, Pape Thiaw explain why Senegal defeated Egypt
Thu, 15 Jan 2026
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Peter Obi reacts as Super Eagles lose AFCON semi-final to Morocco
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says the Super Eagles of Nigeria fought a good battle following their loss to Morocco in the AFCON semi-final. In a post on his verified X handle early Thursday, Obi said the Eagles never stopped soaring. Recall that the Nigeria’s side lost the semi-final to 4-2 to Morocco […] Peter Obi reacts as Super Eagles lose AFCON semi-final to Morocco
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AFCON: Why we beat Nigeria’s Super Eagles – Morocco coach, Walid Regragui
Morocco’s head coach, Walid Regragui has suggested that his team defeated Nigeria in the AFCON semi-final tie on Wednesday night to qualify for the final because the Atlas Lions made a ‘huge effort’ during the encounter. Regragui pinpointed the united front displayed by his players and the Moroccan supporters, stating that their combined resilience was […] AFCON: Why we beat Nigeria’s Super Eagles – Morocco coach, Walid Regragui
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AFCON 2025: ‘They’ll redeem themselves’ – Ighalo predicts Egypt vs Nigeria
A former Nigeria and Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has said that the Super Eagles will beat Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place match on Saturday. Nigeria will face the Pharaohs of Egypt in the third-place game after losing to Morocco on penalty shootout in the semifinals of the competition. Nigeria would have […] AFCON 2025: ‘They’ll redeem themselves’ – Ighalo predicts Egypt vs Nigeria
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AFCON: Morocco goalkeeper, Bounou hails Super Eagles stars after 4-2 penalty win
Morocco goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou has hailed Super Eagles players for putting in a ‘very strong performance’ against his team during both sides’ AFCON semi-final tie on Wednesday. Bounou was the man-of-the-match as the 34-year-old made two saves during the penalty shoot-out after the match ended in a goalless draw at Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. […] AFCON: Morocco goalkeeper, Bounou hails Super Eagles stars after 4-2 penalty win
Thu, 15 Jan 2026
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