February 24, 2026

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AFCON 2025: Nigeria’s Coach Eric Chelle Maintains Tactical Secrecy Ahead of Tunisia Clash

As Nigeria prepares to face Tunisia in a pivotal Group C match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is deliberately withholding tactical details to maintain a strategic advantage. In a pre-match press conference, Chelle acknowledged Tunisia’s strength and emphasized the importance of adaptability. He stated,

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AFCON 2025: My Focus Is On Nigeria’s Success, Not Past Failures – Eric Chelle

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has reaffirmed his commitment to Nigeria’s success at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, stating that his full focus is on the present tournament, not past World Cup qualifiers. Speaking to journalists after Nigeria’s hard-fought 2–1 victory over the Taifa Stars of

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Iwobi Inspires as Nigeria Defeat Tanzania 2–1 in AFCON 2025 Opener

The Super Eagles of Nigeria commenced their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Tanzania in their Group C opener at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, Morocco. Goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman, both assisted by Alex Iwobi, secured the win for Nigeria. Nigeria dominated the early proceedings,

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VAR Malfunction Denies Benin Penalty in AFCON 2025 Clash Against DR Congo

In a contentious moment during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D opener, Benin was potentially denied a crucial penalty due to a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) malfunction. The incident occurred in the second half of their match against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), which ended in a 1-0 victory for

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Tanzania Coach Gamondi Unveils Strategy to Contain Osimhen Ahead of AFCON 2025 Opener

As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off, Tanzania’s head coach, Miguel Gamondi, has disclosed his team’s tactical approach to neutralize Nigeria’s star striker, Victor Osimhen, in their Group C opener scheduled for Tuesday in Fez, Morocco. In a recent interview, Gamondi acknowledged Osimhen’s prowess but emphasized the need to address Nigeria’s overall attacking

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Maduka Okoye’s AFCON Absence Coincides with Early Red Card in Udinese’s Defeat to Fiorentina

Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye experienced a challenging weekend, receiving a straight red card just seven minutes into a Serie A match against Fiorentina on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The dismissal occurred after Okoye’s mistimed challenge on Moise Kean outside the penalty area, leaving Udinese with ten men for the remainder of the game, which ended

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Morocco Opens AFCON 2025 with 2–0 Victory Over Comoros

By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Morocco commenced their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a 2–0 win against Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday. Second-half goals from Brahim Díaz and Ayoub El Kaabi secured the victory for the host nation. The match remained goalless in the first half, with

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Okpodu to Super Eagles: Tactical Discipline Key to AFCON Glory

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Super Falcons coach Sam Okpodu has advised the Super Eagles to emphasize tactical discipline if they aim to excel in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which commenced in Morocco on Sunday. In an exclusive interview with JerseyNumber12, Okpodu urged Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to implement

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Oliseh Condemns NFF Over Unpaid Wages to Super Eagles Coach Chelle

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has condemned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for reportedly owing national team head coach Eric Chelle three months’ salary and bonuses ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off (today) Sunday in Morocco. Speaking on his podcast, the former Juventus

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“We Shall Create a Powerful Match Day Atmosphere, With Coordinated Chants” — Okumagba Vows as Nigeria Supporters Club Gears Up for AFCON 2025

By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo As anticipation builds ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicking off this weekend in Morocco, Vincent Okumagba, Chairman of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Nigeria Supporters Club, has declared that the group is fully prepared to energize the Super Eagles with vibrant support throughout the tournament.

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