By Paul Lucky Okoku (Former Nigerian International Footballer | Football Analyst) 🏆⚽️ AFCON 2025 Semi-Final: Nigeria 0 (2) 🇳🇬 vs Morocco 0 (4) 🇲🇦 Why a night in Rabat reopened an old conversation about trust, standards, and accountability When officiating becomes the story, football must ask harder questions Football is decided on fine margins—but credibility
At Egypt’s pre-match press conference ahead of their third-place playoff against Nigeria, tensions rose when a Moroccan journalist questioned Hossam Hassan about criticisms of Egypt’s performance and his remarks after the team’s 1–0 loss to Senegal in the AFCON semi-final. Coach Hassan was challenged to “admit that Egypt were technically weak and failed to reach
The Egypt national team held a press briefing ahead of tomorrow’s bronze-medal clash with Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with head coach Hossam Hassan and several key players addressing the media on Friday, January 16, 2026. Egypt lost a dramatic 1-0 semi-final to Senegal earlier this week but remain focused on finishing
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has stated that he is willing to continue as Nigeria’s national team manager after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, provided the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) remains interested in working with him. Following Nigeria’s 4–2 penalty shootout defeat to hosts Morocco
Senegal head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw lauded his players’ performance after guiding the Teranga Lions to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final with a 1–0 victory over Egypt in their semi‑final clash in Tangier on Wednesday. In his post‑match press conference, Thiaw emphasized determination, respect for the opposition, and team unity as key reasons
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan issued a measured but heartfelt response following his side’s 1‑0 loss to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi‑final in Tangier, acknowledging his team’s effort while pointing to scheduling challenges and overall commitment. The Pharaohs’ campaign ended with Sadio Mané’s decisive 78th‑minute strike that sent Senegal to the
Morocco booked their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final on Wednesday after a tense semi‑final against Nigeria that ended 0–0 after extra time and was decided by penalties, with the Atlas Lions winning 4–2 in the shootout at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. In a match marked by tactical discipline
Senegal secured their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final with a 1–0 victory over Egypt in the semi‑final on Wednesday in Tangier, thanks to a match‑winning strike by Sadio Mané late in the second half. The Teranga Lions will now contest the continental showpiece after a tense battle against the Pharaohs. In
By Paul Lucky Okoku (Former Nigerian International Footballer | Football Analyst) : How Three Flying Eagles—Paul Okoku, Chibuzor Ehilegbu, and Isa Shofoluwe—Called in Days Before Kickoff, Helped Nigeria Cross a Defining Threshold History does not always announce itself. Sometimes it taps you on the shoulder and says, “Get your passport.” On Monday, January 12, 2026,
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has set the tone for his team’s Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi‑final clash with Egypt, insisting the match will be fiercely contested while expressing deep respect for the Pharaohs’ quality and achievements. The Teranga Lions are preparing to face Egypt in Tangier on Wednesday for a place in the AFCON