Tag: AFCON 2025 qualifier
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Super Eagles’ camp bubbles with 20 players
Twenty (20) players are now in the Super Eagles camp in Uyo ahead of Friday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Libya. The Four Points by Sheraton Hotel base of the team came alive on Tuesday morning with the arrival of seven players to increase the number to nine. 11 more players however…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Osimhen missing as Eguavoen names 23 players for Super Eagles vs Libya
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has unveiled his 23-man squad for the team’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen and Orlando Pirates defender, Olisa Ndah were excluded from the list due to injury. Captain William Troost-Ekong, Wilfred Ndidi, Stanley Nwabali, Moses Simon and…
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AFCON 2025 Qualifier: Lookman named MOTM as Super Eagles beat Benin Republic
Ademola Lookman was named Man of the Match following Nigeria’s 3-0 victory over Benin Republic on Saturday. The Atalanta forward scored twice in the thrilling encounter played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Lookman gave the Super Eagles the lead late in the first half from a brilliant solo effort. The 26-year-old then scored the third from a header…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Nigeria’s Super Eagles thrash Benin Republic in Uyo
The Super Eagles of Nigeria started their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over Benin Republic in Uyo on Saturday The visitors sat back early on allowing the Super Eagles to dominate the game. Ademola Lookman missed a chance to put Nigeria ahead in the 17th minute. The Atalanta…