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target=_blank>Arsenal’s Kepa Arrizabalaga eager for more League Cup heroics against Chelsea
“Both semi-finals are big games, and it’s going to be tough, but we’ll prepare well for the game, and we’ll be ready and we’ll go for it.”
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target=_blank>AFCON ’25: Chelle urges improvement following victory over Tanzania
“At this level, small details decide games. We played well, but we must reduce our mistakes, especially against stronger opponents,” Chelle said.
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target=_blank>Arsenal reach League Cup semis with shoot-out win over Palace
Kepa Arrizabalaga was Arsenal’s League Cup quarter-final hero with the decisive penalty shoot-out save that completed a miserable evening for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>AFCON: Tunisia ease past Uganda 3-1 to go top of Group C
Elias Achouri’s double helped Tunisia ease to a 3-1 win over Uganda in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid’s Endrick joins Lyon on loan
Real Madrid’s out-of-favour Brazilian starlet Endrick has joined Lyon on loan, the Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>Jackson strikes twice as Senegal cruise to AFCON victory
Bayern Munich striker Nicolas Jackson grabbed a brace as Senegal eased to a 3-0 victory over Botswana in the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.
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target=_blank>AFCON: Nigeria off to winning start, edge Tanzania 2-1
Nigeria kicked off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tanzania at the Stade de Fez, thanks to goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman.
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target=_blank>AFCON ’25: Live Updates – FT: Nigeria 2-1 Tanzania
The Super Eagles strike first, and it’s been coming! Semi Ajayi rises highest to power home a header from a lofted cross by Alex Iwobi, giving Nigeria the breakthrough in Fez.
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target=_blank>Nigeria XI vs Tanzania: Osimhen, Akor Adams pair in attack
Nigeria kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON campaign today with a Group C clash against Tanzania in Fès, Morocco, as the Super Eagles begin another quest for continental glory.
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target=_blank>Semenyo: Chelsea make enquiry amid interest from Liverpool, Man Utd, Man City
The 25-year-old has a £65m release clause in his contract, which becomes active on January 1.
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target=_blank>AFCON: Super Eagles don’t rely solely on attackers for goals – Semi Ajayi
Following Nigeria’s 2–1 win against Tanzania in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi insisted that Eric Chelle’s squad does not rely solely on attackers for goals. Two goals from Ajayi and Ademola Lookman, who plays for Atalanta, secured all three points for the Super Eagles against the Taifa
AFCON: Super Eagles don’t rely solely on attackers for goals – Semi Ajayi
target=_blank>AFCON: Chelle identifies area the Super Eagles must improve ahead of Tunisia clash
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has identified areas for improvement as his team prepares for their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, match against Tunisia this weekend. Chelle made the remarks following Nigeria’s victory over Tanzania in their AFCON opener on Tuesday. DAILY POST reports that goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman
AFCON: Chelle identifies area the Super Eagles must improve ahead of Tunisia clash
target=_blank>AFCON: Yakubu Aiyegbeni predicts Nigeria vs Tunisia game
Former Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni has predicted a “tough” game when Nigeria face Tunisia in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tie. The Super Eagles will face off against the North Africans in their second AFCON match on Saturday. Eric Chelle’s side enters the contest following a 2-1 victory over Tanzania in their
AFCON: Yakubu Aiyegbeni predicts Nigeria vs Tunisia game
target=_blank>NNL fines Gombe United N2.5m for crowd troubles
The Nigeria National League, NNL, imposed a fine of N2.5m on Gombe United following fans encroachment, harassment and intimidation of match officials. The league body said Gombe United breached multiple regulations, including failing to provide adequate security and control of their supporters. The incident occurred during Gombe United’s matchday seven fixture against Jigawa Golden Stars
NNL fines Gombe United N2.5m for crowd troubles
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Aiyegbeni names two Super Eagles players who impress him against Tanzania
Former international, Yakubu Aiyegbeni has showered encomium on two Super Eagles players for their impressive performance in the 2-1 victory over the Taifa Stars of Tanzania, DAILY POST reports. Aiyegbeni picked Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze as the two players, who were outstanding for the Super Eagles against the Taifa Stars. Iwobi provided the assist
AFCON 2025: Aiyegbeni names two Super Eagles players who impress him against Tanzania
target=_blank>AFCON: Results of yesterday’s matches, all fixtures for today
The results of yesterday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, matches are out. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria defeated Tanzania 2-1 in their AFCON opener in Group C on Tuesday, thanks to goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman. Also in Group C, Tunisia won 3-1 against Uganda. Elyes Skhiri, Elias Achouri and Denis Omedi
AFCON: Results of yesterday’s matches, all fixtures for today
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: ‘We surprised them’ – Tanzania coach, Gomandi boasts after 2-1 defeat to Nigeria
Coach of Tanzania, Manuel Gomandi, is happy over his team’s performance despite their 2-1 defeat to Nigeria in their opening game at the AFCON on Tuesday. He said the Taifa Stars players must have surprised many people with their performance against the African giants. Semi Ajayi and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman scored in each half
AFCON 2025: ‘We surprised them’ – Tanzania coach, Gomandi boasts after 2-1 defeat to Nigeria
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Gomandi talks up Tanzania’s performance despite defeat to Super Eagles
Tanzania head coach, Manuel Gomandi has praised his players for their resolute display against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The Taifa Stars lost 2-1 to Eric Chelle’s men in Fès on Tuesday night. Gomandi’s side defended stoutly in the game, and also caused the Super Eagles defence problems a couple of times.
AFCON 2025: Gomandi talks up Tanzania’s performance despite defeat to Super Eagles
target=_blank>Carabao Cup: Semi-final fixtures confirmed after Arsenal eliminate Crystal Palace
The semi-final fixtures for this season’s Carabao Cup have been confirmed. This follows Arsenal’s penalty shoot-out success against Crystal Palace on Tuesday night. The tie was the only quarter-final yet to be decided, with three spots in the last four already determined. Although Mikel Arteta’s men dominated the game, they needed a Maxence Lacroix own
Carabao Cup: Semi-final fixtures confirmed after Arsenal eliminate Crystal Palace
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Tunisia go top of Super Eagles group with Uganda win
Tunisia are the leaders of Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following their 3-1 win over Uganda on Tuesday night. The Carthage Eagles raced into a two-goal lead in the first half, thanks to goals from Ellyes Skhiri and Elias Achouri. They extended their lead in the 64th minute of the match
AFCON 2025: Tunisia go top of Super Eagles group with Uganda win
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