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10/01/2026

OFFICIAL: Unchanged Super Eagles XI vs Algeria – Onyeka, Lookman start; Onyedika, Moses Simon benched.

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10/01/2026

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez says AFCON 2025 could be his final tournament as he prepares to face Nigeria in the quarter-final.

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Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez says AFCON 2025 could be his final tournament as he prepares to face Nigeria in the quarter-final.

10/01/2026

Nigeria’s Falconets have returned to camp in Abuja as preparations begin for their FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying clash with Senegal.

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Nigeria’s Falconets have returned to camp in Abuja as preparations begin for their FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying clash with Senegal.

10/01/2026

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon says Nigeria are ignoring form and statistics as they prepare to face Algeria in the AFCON 2025.

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Super Eagles winger Moses Simon says Nigeria are ignoring form and statistics as they prepare to face Algeria in the AFCON 2025

10/01/2026

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle says goals, tactical analysis and mental strength will be key when Nigeria face Algeria in their AFCON 2025.

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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle says goals, tactical analysis and mental strength will be key when Nigeria face Algeria in their AFCON 2025.

09/01/2026

Brahim Díaz and Ismael Saibari send Morocco into the AFCON 2025 semi-finals with a composed victory over Cameroon in Rabat.

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Brahim Díaz and Ismael Saibari send Morocco into the AFCON 2025 semi-finals with a composed victory over Cameroon in Rabat.

09/01/2026

Iliman Ndiaye’s goal proved decisive as Senegal beat 10-man Mali to reach 2025 AFCON semi-finals and extend their unbeaten run.

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Iliman Ndiaye’s goal proved decisive as Senegal beat 10-man Mali to reach 2025 AFCON semi-finals and extend their unbeaten run.

09/01/2026

Morocco face Cameroon in a huge AFCON 2025 quarter-final as history, home advantage and knockout pedigree collide for a semi-final place.

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Morocco face Cameroon in a huge AFCON 2025 quarter-final as history, home advantage and knockout pedigree collide for a semi-final place.

09/01/2026

West African rivals clash in AFCON 2025 QF. Can Senegal’s unbeaten streak overcome Mali’s hard-line? History, stats and team news ahead.

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West African rivals clash in AFCON 2025 QF. Can Senegal’s unbeaten streak overcome Mali’s hard-line? History, stats and team news ahead.

08/01/2026

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi steps in to calm bonus tensions ahead of AFCON 2025 quarter-final clash with Algeria.

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Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi steps in to calm bonus tensions ahead of AFCON 2025 quarter-final clash with Algeria.

08/01/2026

NWFL punished Ibom Angels after their clash with Bayelsa Queens ended in chaos over disputed refereeing decisions.

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NWFL punished Ibom Angels after their clash with Bayelsa Queens ended in chaos over disputed refereeing decisions

08/01/2026

National Sports Commission chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko explains why Super Eagles AFCON 2025 bonuses were delayed.

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National Sports Commission chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko explains why Super Eagles AFCON 2025 bonuses were delayed