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AFCON 2025: Why Chukwueze played penalty against Morocco – Chelle
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AFCON 2025: Why Chukwueze played penalty against Morocco – Chelle

Ifreke Inyang

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has explained why Samuel Chukwueze took a penalty against Morocco in the semi-final defeat to Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Chukwueze had the chance to put Nigeria 2-1 up during the shoot-out, but shot tamely at the…

AFCON 2025: Calvin Bassey picks up one-match ban against Morocco
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AFCON 2025: Calvin Bassey picks up one-match ban against Morocco

Ifreke Inyang

Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey, has been handed a one-man ban following his yellow card against Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night. Bassey, who was walking a disciplinary tightrope ahead of the game, was booked in the first…

Kano court adjourns hearing in case of 9-year-old girl’s death
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Kano court adjourns hearing in case of 9-year-old girl’s death

Hafsat Bello

A Kano State High Court on Wednesday continued hearing the case of Mannir Ibrahim, who is accused of raping and causing the death of a nine-year-old girl, allegations he has denied in court. Mannir Ibrahim is accused of raping Rumaisa Sadik when she was taken to a chemist to…

AFCON 2025: Odion Ighalo names best defender in tournament
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AFCON 2025: Odion Ighalo names best defender in tournament

John Owen Nwachukwu

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has named Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey as the best in his position at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. According to him, the Fulham defender has been outstanding and has taken charge of the Super Eagles’ defence. Nigeria have won…

AFCON 2025: Senegal defeat Egypt, to play Nigeria or Morocco in final
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AFCON 2025: Senegal defeat Egypt, to play Nigeria or Morocco in final

Ifreke Inyang

Senegal have booked their place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Teranaga Lions qualified thanks to a 1-0 win over Egypt in the first semi-final played on Wednesday evening. It was a cagey affair between the two teams, which shots on target a rarity for…

Kwankwaso sets tough conditions for possible defection
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Kwankwaso sets tough conditions for possible defection

Vanessa Onah

Former Kano State Governor and National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has made it clear that any potential move to the All Progressives Congress (APC) will depend entirely on firm political guarantees, particularly concerning…