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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…
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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…