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AFCON: Super Eagles to play best third-placed team in Groups A, B or F
The Super Eagles of Nigeria could face either Mozambique, Zambia or Angola in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. With six points from their opening two matches, the Super Eagles are strong favourites to finish top of Group C and will conclude their group campaign against Uganda on Tuesday, December 30, needing only…
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Two dead as vehicle carrying Anthony Joshua crashes near Sagamu interchange
World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was reportedly involved in a road accident on Monday in Makun, Ogun State. The incident occurred shortly after 11 a.m. along the busy Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. According to reports, the vehicle conveying Joshua, a Lexus SUV with registration number KRD 850 HN, collided with a stationary truck under circumstances that are still under investigation. Joshua was said…
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Winfred Ndidi reveals reason behind goal celebration vs Tunisia
By Tosin Omojola – Super Eagles captain Winfred Ndidi has explained his style of celebration after scoring the team’s first goal in the game against Tunisia. Nigeria defeated Tunisia 3-2 last Saturday in a Group C match at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, with Ndidi heading in the second goal. The former Leicester City star celebrated…
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Plateau runners sweep Adebayo’s Christmas marathon
…win 1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes Marathon runners from Plateau State swept the top three positions at the Adewole Adebayo 2025 Christmas Marathon held on Sunday in Ondo City, Ondo State. The competition, which featured male and female athletes from across Nigeria as well as other African countries including Ghana, Benin Republic and Burundi, saw Plateau runners dominate the podium. The…
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AFCON: Nigeria’s Lookman wins Man of the Match award vs Tunisia
By Tosin Omojola – Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman delivered a scintillating performance to emerge Man of the Match as Nigeria secured a thrilling 3–2 victory over Tunisia in their second Group C encounter at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday night in Fez. The former African Footballer of the Year was at the heart of Nigeria’s attacking…
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Super Eagles beat Tunisia 3-2 to qualify for next round
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Saturday night secured a 3-2 win over the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in a Group C match of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Victor Osimhen scored his first goal of the tournament, as did skipper Wilfred Ndidi, while Ademola Lookman netted his second as the Eagles booked their…
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Watkins shines as Villa record comeback win over Chelsea
Ollie Watkins emerged from the bench to spearhead a superb Aston Villa revival as they came from behind to confirm their Premier League credentials at Chelsea with an 11th successive win in all competitions. Chelsea deservedly took the lead after 37 minutes when striker Joao Pedro got a vital touch in a goalmouth scramble as Villa tried to clear Reece…
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No victor, no vanquished as Tanzania, Uganda draw 1-1
Tanzania were cruelly denied a historic first win at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as Uganda salvaged a late 1-1 draw to avoid a third successive defeat for the first time since November 2023. Perhaps psychologically buoyed by their strong record in previous encounters, Uganda were the better team in the first half, with Allan Okello coming close when…
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Senegal fight back to draw with DR Congo in Group D clash
The Teranga Lions of Senegal came from behind to draw with DR Congo in Group D at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) as both sides edged a step closer to a place in the last 16. Cedric Bakambu put the Leopards in front from close range just after the hour mark in Tangier, capitalising on the rebound as…
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Arsenal beat Brighton 2-1 to reclaim EPL top spot
Martin Odegaard scored his first Premier League goal of the season as Arsenal survived a nervy finale to beat Brighton and return to the top of the table. The Gunners, who had dropped to second place after Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest in Saturday’s early match, took the lead when Bart Verbruggen’s goal-kick was intercepted and Bukayo Saka teed up…
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