February 24, 2026

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Chelle Open to Staying on as Nigeria Coach Despite AFCON Exit

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

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AFCON 2025: Senegal Coach Pape Thiaw Praises Team After Semi‑Final Win Over Egypt

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

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AFCON 2025: Hossam Hassan Reflects on Egypt’s Semi‑Final Defeat to Senegal

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

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AFCON 2025: Morocco Beat Nigeria on Penalties to Reach Final After Goalless Semi‑Final

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

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AFCON 2025: Senegal Beat Egypt to Reach Final as Mané’s Late Goal Decides Thriller

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

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AFCON 2025: Morocco Is Beatable on Their Own Soil — I Was There on August 28, 1983

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,

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AFCON 2025: Senegal Captain Koulibaly Warns of Tough Egypt Test Ahead of Semi‑Final

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

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AFCON 2025: Senegal Coach Pape Thiaw Unfazed by Suspension Risk Ahead of Egypt Clash

Senegal head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw has played down concerns about potential player suspensions ahead of his team’s Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi‑final against Egypt, insisting his squad will focus solely on winning the match and not count yellow cards or risks of missing the final. In a press briefing ahead of Wednesday’s highly

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AFCON 2025: Regragui Declares Morocco vs Nigeria ‘Like a Final’ — Focused and Turf‑Ready

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui delivered a determined and clear‑eyed press conference ahead of his team’s Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi‑final clash with Nigeria’s Super Eagles, insisting the match is as significant as a final and spotlighting the tactical and psychological readiness of his squad. Regragui described the encounter set for Wednesday, January 14,

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AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle Confident, Acknowledges Morocco Test Ahead of Semi‑Final

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle addressed media in Rabat on Tuesday ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semi‑final against hosts Morocco, acknowledging the unique challenge posed by the Atlas Lions while expressing confidence in his squad’s preparation and mindset. Chelle opened his press briefing by underlining the magnitude of the encounter against one

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