“The players could not wait to receive their medals on Sunday. Their clubs were already after them to come back after Saturday’s game,” Gusau said.
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Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is set to sign for Al Ahli Sports Club in Qatar, making the move from Saudi side Al Kholood.
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed to third place in Africa and 26th position globally in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Monday.
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Novak Djokovic embarked on his latest quest to win a record 25th Grand Slam by easing to an ominous straight-sets victory Monday at the Australian Open.
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The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (RMFF) has announced plans to pursue legal action with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA over Senegal’s brief withdrawal from the pitch during the closing stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.
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Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles are on course to achieve great success under the guidance of coach Eric Chelle.
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“My role with the coaches is to be the guy I never had. I sat in my office very, very, very often, very, very, very alone.
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The 58-year-old, who has been working as Red Bull’s global head of football for a year, said Real did not seem to have a plan post-Alonso and may struggle to find the right replacement.
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“The image we’ve given of Africa is shameful. A coach who asks his players to leave the field … What Pape did does not honour Africa,” Regragui said.
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The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) came to a dramatic close with Senegal crowned champions after a thrilling final against hosts Morocco in Rabat.
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