Author: Total Sports Staff
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Libya vs Nigeria: Super Eagles suffer major injury blow ahead of AFCONQ 2025 clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be without Samuel Chukwueze for Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya. Chukwueze sustained a hamstring injury during the first game against the Mediterranean Knights on Friday. The AC Milan winger had come off the bench in the second half, as Nigeria searched for a goal…
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AFCON 2025: Two countries qualify for tournament
Burkina Faso have confirmed their place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This follows their 2-0 victory over Burundi on Sunday in a qualifying fixture. Bertrand Traore and Mohamed Konate scored the goals for the Stallions in Abidjan. They qualified after a draw with Senegal, a win over Malawi and two victories against Burundi. It will…
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AFCONQ 2025: Libyan authorities hold Super Eagles hostage at Al Abaq airport
The Super Eagles were held hostage by Libyan authorities at the Al-Abaq Airport on Sunday night. According to the Super Eagles’ media officer, Promise Efoghe, the team’s chartered aircraft was approaching its destination in Benghazi before it was diverted to another city more than two hour drive from the original base. The players and their officials…
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AFCONQ 2025: Super Eagles fly off to Benina for Libya clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria flew out to Libya on Sunday morning for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying match-day four encounter against the Mediterranean Knights. The team’s charted fight had a stopover in Kano before proceeding to Benghazi. The Super Eagles were previously scheduled to travel to Tripoli, and then make a two-hour trip by road to…
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Ballon d’Or: He deserves it – Man City’s Ederson snubs Rodri, names player to win award
Manchester City goalkeeper, Ederson, has picked the player he wants to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Ederson has snubbed his City team-mate, Rodri, who is one of the frontrunners for the prize. Instead, the 31-year-old prefers his compatriot Vinicius Junior, to be crowned winner on October 28. Speaking on TNT Sports Brazil, Ederson said, “I…
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AFCONQ 2025: Libyan fans demand strict measures against Super Eagles of Nigeria
Libyan fans are agitated with the poor treatment allegedly received by the Mediterranean Knights on arrival in Nigeria for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against the Super Eagles. The Mediterranean Knights captain, Faisal Al-Badri alleged poor treatment from their Nigerian hosts. Al-Badri claimed that Nigerian officials frustrated what should have been a…
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AFCONQ 2025: Eguavoen singles out one Super Eagles star after win over Libya
Interim coach of the Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen, has hailed Victor Boniface’s performance in their 1-0 win over Libya on Friday. Nigeria pulled off a narrow victory over the North Africans in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. The only goal of the encounter was scored by Fisayo…
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AFCONQ 2025: Nigeria’s Super Eagles beat Libya to top Group D
Second half Substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored the winning goal as the Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Libya 1-0 in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying fixture on Friday in Uyo. The Super Eagles moved the ball around with confidence early in the game but failed to carved out any real scoring opportunity. Alex…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Eguavoen releases Super Eagles starting XI against Libya
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will line-up in a 4-3-3 formation in today’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match-day three encounter against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali will be between the sticks. The quartet of Ola Aina, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Bruno Onyemaechi will take up the defensive duties.…
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Ballon d’Or organizers announce new rule for winner this year
France Football, the organizers of the Ballon d’Or awards, are set to implement a new rule from this year. With over two weeks left before the ceremony takes place on October 28, there have been whispers about who will take the prize home. Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior is widely expected to be named winner ahead…