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Peter Rufai: The Prince Who Chose the Goalposts
Peter Rufai rose from Lagos school football to become a Super Eagles icon, 1994 AFCON champion and two-time World Cup goalkeeper.
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South Africa Eliminated From AFCON – 30-Year Wait for Trophy Continues
South Africa’s AFCON journey has come to an end, as Bafana Bafana were eliminated in the last-16 stage, extending their long drought without continental glory. It has now been 30 years since South Africa last lifted the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in 1996, and despite flashes of promise in recent tournaments, the wait goes […]
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Super Eagles Edge Tunisia 3-2 in AFCON Thriller
The Super Eagles of Nigeria delivered a Boxing Day classic at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, edging Tunisia 3-2 to secure early qualification for the AFCON 2025 Round of 16.Nigeria struck first just before halftime when Victor Osimhen rose highest to head home. Captain Wilfred Ndidi doubled the lead early in the second half, before […]
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AFCON 2025: Salah Strikes, Nigeria vs Tunisia Looms
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco delivered drama again today: 🔥 Head-to-Head Spotlight 🌍 Big Moments So Far
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AFCON Drama: VAR Malfunction Leaves Referee Helpless in Penalty Decision
VAR Chaos as Benin Fall to DR Congo in AFCON 2025Drama struck in AFCON 2025 Group D as Benin lost 1–0 to DR Congo after a late penalty shout was left unreviewed when VAR stopped working. Theo Bongonda was the hero for Congo, smashing home a volley after Yohan Roche’s defensive error. Benin fought hard […]
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Algeria Cruise Past Sudan as Riyad Mahrez Scores Twice in AFCON Opener
Riyad Mahrez Brace Powers Algeria Past Sudan in AFCON 2025 OpenerAlgeria captain Riyad Mahrez struck twice as the 2019 champions eased to a 3–0 victory over 10‑man Sudan in Rabat. Mahrez opened the scoring after just 82 seconds, thrilling the majority Algerian crowd of 16,115 at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium. Now playing for Al […]