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Senegal Clinch Second AFCON Crown

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

The Teranga Lions of Senegal are champions of Africa, defeating host nation Morocco 1–0 in a dramatic 2025 AFCON final in Rabat.

Pape Gueye struck the decisive goal in the 94th minute of extra time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium to seal Senegal’s second title in four years.

Senegal had a goal in regulation time disallowed after Ismaila Sarr’s effort was ruled out for a foul in the buildup.

Drama deepened in the 97th minute when Morocco were awarded a penalty, sparking chaotic scenes as Senegalese players briefly walked off in protest before being recalled by Sadio Mane.

Brahim Diaz’s spot kick was, however, brilliantly saved by Edouard Mendy, forcing extra time.

Gueye’s thunderous strike later proved decisive, extending Morocco’s AFCON title drought to 49 years.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Southern Governors Forum Praises Super Eagles’ AFCON Feat

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By Abimbola Bamgbose

The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where the team won the bronze medal.

Governor Abiodun described the team’s outing as a display of courage, resilience, and national pride, noting that the Super Eagles played some of the most dominant football at the tournament.

In a statement, the governor said the team remained unbeaten in regulation time throughout the competition, winning all their matches except the semi-final, which was decided on penalties.

He noted that Nigeria recorded the highest number of goals in the group stage and conceded no goals in the knockout rounds before the semi-final, describing the achievement as a reflection of discipline and quality.

The governor also praised the team’s mental strength, particularly their victory over Egypt in the third-place match, despite what he described as unfavourable officiating and a hostile atmosphere during the semi-final clash against Morocco.

According to him, the performance of the Super Eagles rekindled national pride and reaffirmed Nigeria’s rich football heritage on the continental stage.

Governor Abiodun said members of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Nigerians across the country were proud of the team’s determination and fighting spirit.

He added that although the Super Eagles fell short of reaching the final, their elimination on penalties underscored the fine margins in football.

The Ogun State governor expressed optimism about the future of the national team, saying the Super Eagles and their head coach, Mr Eric Chelle, had renewed hope among Nigerians and laid a solid foundation for future successes.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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AFCON: Nwabali Denies Salah as Super Eagles Claim Bronze

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By Maxwell Oyekunle

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Pharaohs of Egypt 4–2 on penalties to win bronze at the 2025 African Cup of Nations, AFCON in Casablanca after a goalless, VAR-marred playoff.

Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, rotated his squad, leaving Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman on the bench, while Akor Adams and Paul Onuachu led the line.

Nigeria twice thought they had scored: Adams’ 36th-minute header was ruled out after VAR showed Onuachu fouled in the build-up, while Lookman later saw his strike chalked off for offside.

With chances limited and defences on top, the game went to penalties.

Super Eagles’ Stanley Nwabali then took centre stage, saving efforts from Mohamed Salah and Oumar Marmoush before Lookman fired the winning kick.

The victory secured Nigeria’s ninth AFCON third-place finish and maintained their perfect record in bronze-medal playoffs.

The final of the 2025 AFCON will be decided on Sunday as the Teranga Lions of Senagal take on hosts, Atlas Lions of Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat by 8:00pm.

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AFCON 2025: Nigeria, Algeria Battle for Semis

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

At the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), the Super Eagles of Nigeria step into a high-stakes showdown on Saturday, clashing with the Desert Warriors of Algeria at 5:00 p.m.

The winner of this decisive encounter will confront host nation Morocco in the semi-finals.

Morocco secured their place with a commanding 2–0 victory over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in Friday night’s quarter-final clash.

In the final quarter-final fixture, the Pharaohs of Egypt lock horns with the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire, with the victor earning a semi-final date against Senegal.

The Teranga Lions of Senegal already sealed their semi-final berth after edging the Eagles of Mali 1–0 in a tense encounter.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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AFCON 2025: Heavyweights Battle in Quarter Finals

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

Super Eagles of Nigeria will battle the Desert Warriors of Algeria in the quarter finals of the 2025 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco.

Algeria defeated Democratic Republic of Congo 1-nil yesterday to set up a mouthwatering clash with Nigeria on Saturday at five o’clock in the evening.

Cote D’Ivoire also advanced to the quarter finals after beating Burkina Faso 3-0 yesterday in the final round of 16 fixtures.

Cote D’Ivoire will face Egypt in the quarter finals.

Other quarter final games include Mali versus Senegal and Cameroon versus Host Nation Morocco.

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Edited by Taiwo Akinola

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AFCON 2025: Senegal Advances, Mali Wins Penalty Thriller

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By Olukayode Banjo

The Terenga Lions of Senegal became the first country to secure a place in the quarter finals of the 2025 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco with a comeback win over the Jediane Falcons of Sudan last Saturday.

Sudan had taken a shock lead in the first Round of 16 fixtures thanks to a Abdallah Yunis strike.

However, Pape Gueye equalised for Senegal in the 29th minute before scoring his second in first half stoppage time to give his country a 2-1 lead at the break.

Ibrahim Mbaye made it 3-1 in the 77th minute to complete the turn around for Senegal and send them to the quarter finals.

In the second round of 16 fixtures yesterday, 10-man Mali sent Tunisia packing after winning 3-2 on penalties to join Senegal in the quarter finals.

Firas Chaouat thought he had sent Tunisia to the quarter finals when he scored in the 88th minute, only for  Lassine Sinayoko to convert from the spot in the 96th minute to make it 1-1 and drag the game to extra time.

After 120 minutes of play with nothing to separate both teams, it went to penalty shoot out and Mali came out on top to set up a quarter final clash with Senegal.

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AFCON 2025: Nigeria Takes on Tanzania

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

Super Eagles of Nigeria will today begin their campaign in the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco when they take on Tanzania in the opening Group C fixture.

The match will kick off at half past six in the evening at the Fez Stadium.

Other matches slated for today are DR Congo against Benin Republic, Senegal versus Botswana and Tunisia taking on Uganda.

Meanwhile, record champions Egypt began their campaign yesterday with a 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe, while South Africa defeated Angola 2-1 as Mali and Zambia settled for a 1-1 draw

Edited by Adetutu Adetule

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