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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles give injury update on Ndidi, Alebiosu
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi and Ryan Alebiosu still have a chance of featuring for Nigeria at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Ndidi sustained a hamstring injury in Nigeria’s quarter-final victory over the Desert Foxes of Algeria on Saturday. The midfielder is already ruled out of the Super Eagles’ semi-final […] AFCON 2025: Super Eagles give injury update on Ndidi, Alebiosu
Sun, 11 Jan 2026
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AFCON: Lookman is my brother – Osimhen
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has declared that teammate Ademola Lookman is his brother. The two players had a heated moment on the pitch but have since reconciled, demonstrating their strong connection as teammates. After delivering an impressive performance in Nigeria’s 2-0 quarter-final victory over Algeria on Saturday, Osimhen addressed the incident in an interview […] AFCON: Lookman is my brother – Osimhen
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AFCON: We will come back stronger – Mahrez after Nigeria knocked out Algeria
Algeria captain, Riyad Mahrez has vowed that the team will come back stronger after their 2-0 defeat to Nigeria at the ongoing AFCON tournament in Morocco. Mahrez was unable to save the Desert Foxes as two goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams gave the Super Eagles the victory against the North Africans. The outcome […] AFCON: We will come back stronger – Mahrez after Nigeria knocked out Algeria
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FA Cup: Man Utd to end season trophyless after 2-1 defeat to Brighton
Manchester United now look very likely to finish this campaign without any silverware, after they were defeated 2-1 by Brighton in the FA Cup third round on Sunday evening. The Red Devils, who are not in any European competition this season, had been eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Grimsby Town last year. Against the […] FA Cup: Man Utd to end season trophyless after 2-1 defeat to Brighton
Sun, 11 Jan 2026
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NNL to hold mid-season retreat in Ikenne
The Nigeria National League, NNL, have concluded plans to hold a mid-season retreat for all the participating clubs in the league. The retreat is set to run from Friday, 23rd – Sunday 25th January at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. The league’s Chief Operating Officer, Danlami Alanana, disclosed this in a statement made available […] NNL to hold mid-season retreat in Ikenne
Sun, 11 Jan 2026
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NPFL: Lebanese forward Chafii on trials with Kwara United
Lebanese forward, Arkan Chafii is targeting a move to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kwara United. Chafii is currently undergoing trials with the Harmony Boys. The 23-year-old striker said the intensity and competitiveness of the NPFL inspired his decision to pursue a football career in Nigeria. “I’m here to add value and bring my […] NPFL: Lebanese forward Chafii on trials with Kwara United
Sun, 11 Jan 2026
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NPFL: Balogun close to joining Shooting Stars from Ikorodu City
Alade Balogun is nearing a move to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Shooting Stars. Balogun is reported to have accepted personal terms with the Oluyole Warriors. He featured for Ikorodu City during the first stanza of the season Balogun is expected to reunite with coach Nurudeen Aweroro at Shooting Stars. Aweroro joined Shooting Stars […] NPFL: Balogun close to joining Shooting Stars from Ikorodu City
Sun, 11 Jan 2026
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‘Bring home trophy’ – Akpabio urges Super Eagles after semi-final qualification
President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has congratulated the Super Eagles on qualifying for the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and urged them to go all the way by winning the trophy. Akpabio made the remarks in a congratulatory message released on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, […] ‘Bring home trophy’ – Akpabio urges Super Eagles after semi-final qualification
Sun, 11 Jan 2026
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AFCON: He wasn’t perfect – Algeria’s Mahrez blames referee Issa Sy after Nigeria’s victory
Algeria captain, Riyad Mahrez, has blamed Senegalese referee Issa Sy following his side’s AFCON quarter-final 2-0 loss to Nigeria on Saturday. Speaking to reporters after the match, Mahrez insisted that Sy was not perfect in his officiating during the encounter. “I think the referee was not perfect, but that is not why we lost. We […] AFCON: He wasn’t perfect – Algeria’s Mahrez blames referee Issa Sy after Nigeria’s victory
Sun, 11 Jan 2026
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AFCON: ‘Nigeria don’t need referee’s help to beat any team’ – Algeria defender Mandi
Algeria center-back Aïssa Mandi has said that the Senegalese referee Issa Sy was not responsible for their loss to Nigeria on Saturday. Algeria were knocked out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by the Super Eagles. In what was expected to be a tough match, Algeria had a hard time stopping the Super Eagles. […] AFCON: ‘Nigeria don’t need referee’s help to beat any team’ – Algeria defender Mandi
Sun, 11 Jan 2026
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AFCON: ‘They’re strongest, no weaknesses’ – Mohamed Aboutrika hails Super Eagles
A two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner, Mohamed Aboutrika, has named the Super Eagles as the strongest team in the ongoing 2025 AFCON tournament following their victory over Algeria on Saturday. The Super Eagles Super beat Algeria 2-0 in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Nigeria’s goals came from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams. Aboutrika praised the […] AFCON: ‘They’re strongest, no weaknesses’ – Mohamed Aboutrika hails Super Eagles
Sun, 11 Jan 2026
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AFCON 2025: ‘He misses huge chances but not selfish’ – Ighalo on Osimhen
Former Super Eagles player, Odion Ighalo, said Victor Osimhen missed some huge chances during Nigeria’s 2-0 victory against Algeria on Saturday. He, however, noted that the Galatasaray player is not selfish and is the kind of forward that every team wants to have. Osimhen has scored four goals and provided two assists for the Super […] AFCON 2025: ‘He misses huge chances but not selfish’ – Ighalo on Osimhen
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