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World Cup qualifier: This can be my last games – Messi admits after hat-trick against Bolivia
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has admitted he is playing his “last games” after scoring a hat-trick in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bolivia on Tuesday night. Messi netted three goals and provided two assists as the world champions won 6-0 at the Monumental de Nunez Stadium. Speaking after the game, the Inter Miami forward said he…
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AFCONQ 2025: Super Eagles stay top in Group D after Rwanda beat Benin Republic
The Super Eagles maintained top spot on Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying series after Rwanda claimed a 2-1 victory over Benin Republic in Kigali on Tuesday night. The Super Eagles were initially scheduled to face the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in Benina tonight. The encounter has however been postponed…
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AFCONQ 2025: CAF postpones Libya vs Nigeria after delisting match
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has reached its final decision regarding the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier between Libya and Nigeria. The football body has finally announced the postponement of the game after delisting the fixture. The game was slated to be played this evening in Libya. However, in an official statement, CAF…
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AFCON 2025: Four teams qualify for tournament
Five-time winners, Cameroon have booked their place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This follows a 1-0 win over Kenya on Monday, with Boris Enow scoring the only goal of the match in Kampala. 2019 champions Algeria have also qualified for the tournament. The Desert Foxes defeated Togo 1-0 in Lome, thanks to…
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AFCONQ 2025: NFF gives detailed 20-point account of Libya experience, what Super Eagles went through
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has detailed the incident in Libya. The football federation made a 20-Point of a 20-hour ordeal in the north African country. Libya had in a statement on Monday evening vowed to take legal actions against the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, for pulling the Super Eagles out of the Africa Cup of…
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AFCONQ 2025: Super Eagles arrive Nigeria after ‘terrible ordeal’ in Libya
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived the country from Libya. The players and their officials landed at the Aminu Kano International Airport on Monday night. The contingent were stranded at the Al Abaq Airport in Libya for several hours after arriving the North African country on Sunday. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) took the decision to pull…
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Libyan authorities bow to pressure, Super Eagles to return to Nigeria
Players and officials of the Nigeria national football team, the Super Eagles, are set to fly back from Libya to Nigeria. This comes after the Libyan government succumbed to pressure from external bodies, to refuel the Super Eagles’ chartered jet and clear their airspace. The Nigerian players were abandoned at the Al Abraq International Airport…
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Libya vs Nigeria: I’m extremely disappointed – Ahmed Musa sends message to CAF
Super Eagles forward, Ahmed Musa has expressed disappointment over the unjust treatment of the team in Libya. Musa said this while calling on the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to intervene and investigate the incident. In a tweet on X, the Kano Pillars star wrote, “I’m extremely disappointed by the unjust treatment of the Super…
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AFCONQ 2025: CAF could award three points, goals to Libya if Super Eagles boycott game
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, could award three points and three goals to Libya, if the Super Eagles carry out their threat to boycott Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier. The game is the second leg of Nigeria’s 1-0 victory at the Godswil Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.…
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GOAT: I can’t imagine anyone like him – Pep Guardiola names best player ever
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has made his choice of who is the greatest player of all-time. According to Guardiola, with no disrespect to late Diego Maradona and Pele, Messi is the best player to grace the beautiful game. The Spanaird managed Messi at Barcelona for four seasons, winning three La Liga titles and their…