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target=_blank>AFCON: Full list of top scorers after round 1
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has emerged as joint-top scorer at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco following the conclusion of the latest round of group-stage fixtures on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>AFCON: We played better than people expected against Nigeria, says Tanzania coach
Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi has praised his players’ performance despite their 2–1 defeat to Nigeria in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, admitting there were positives to take from the result even as the search for the country’s first AFCON victory continues.
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target=_blank>Etta Eyong emerges Cameroon hero in tense AFCON win over Gabon
It was the first time Cameroon have beaten central African neighbours Gabon in the AFCON after a loss in 2010 and a draw seven years later.
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target=_blank>Diallo scores to give AFCON holders Ivory Coast winning start
Diallo struck after 49 minutes of a Group F match the three-time champions dominated against opponents 60 places lower in the world rankings.
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target=_blank>Mahrez leads Algeria to AFCON cruise against Sudan
Captain Riyad Mahrez scored in each half as 2019 champions Algeria eased to a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>AFCON: Mahrez leads Algeria to 3-1 win against Sudan
Captain Riyad Mahrez scored in each half as 2019 champions Algeria eased to a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>AFCON: Davido wins over N140m betting on Super Eagles, Tanzania game
Afrobeats icon Davido has cashed in after correctly predicting the outcome of Nigeria’s first match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
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target=_blank>Ivory Coast ready to defend AFCON title – Kessie
Ivory Coast captain, Franck Kessie, has affirmed the readiness of his nation in the quest to defend their Africa Cup of Nations title.
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target=_blank>Set-piece weakness costing Liverpool, says Slot
“It’s a big frustration we are where we are this season because when we were halfway through last season we had not conceded one set-piece (goal).
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target=_blank>EPL: Recent record against Man Utd counts for little, says Newcastle boss Howe
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said the Magpies’ recent good run against Manchester United will count for little at Old Trafford on Friday.
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target=_blank>NNL: Sporting Lagos won’t relent in promotion push – Butter
Sporting Lagos head coach, Jeff Butter, said they are determined to keep the momentum going in the second stanza of the Nigeria National League, NNL. The modest club finished the first stanza at the top of the Conference B table with 13 points from seven matches. Sporting Lagos defeated Ekiti United 2-1 in their final
NNL: Sporting Lagos won’t relent in promotion push – Butter
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Tunisia ready for Super Eagles test – Hannibal
Tunisia midfielder Mejbri Hannibal says the win over Uganda has boosted the team’s confidence going into the game with Nigeria. The North Africans overpowered the Cranes of Uganda 3-1 in their first game at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday. Tunisia lay down a marker with an impressive display against Paul Put’s men.
AFCON 2025: Tunisia ready for Super Eagles test – Hannibal
target=_blank>NPFL: Bayelsa United won’t give up on target for season – Okara
Bayelsa United technical adviser, Meremu Okara, says that his team will continue to fight with the sole aim of achieving their objective. The Prosperity Boys have managed only one win from their last five matches. Bayelsa United currently occupy 13th position on the table with 23 points. The Yenagoa club lost 2-0 to Kwara United
NPFL: Bayelsa United won’t give up on target for season – Okara
target=_blank>Transfer: Valencia interested in Nigerian striker
Spanish club Valencia have been credited with an interest in Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis, DAILY POST reports. Dennis was released by Premier League club, Nottingham Forest in the summer. The 28-year-old has been linked with several clubs leaving the Tricky Trees. According Spanish media outlet, Fichajes, Valencia have strong interest in the striker. Los Che
Transfer: Valencia interested in Nigerian striker
target=_blank>Transfer: Bundesliga club, Mainz target Awoniyi reunion
Taiwo Awoniyi could be set for a return to Mainz with the Bundesliga club targeting a January swoop, according to Kicker. Mainz currently occupy bottom spot on the Bundesliga table, and are in need of more firepower upfront. Awoniyi played for Urs Fischer’s side during the 2019/20 season, on loan from Liverpool.. The Nigeria international
Transfer: Bundesliga club, Mainz target Awoniyi reunion
target=_blank>AFCON: Leading top scorers so far
Algeria captain, Riyad Mahrez is currently the leading joint-top scorer at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco. This comes following the conclusion of the AFCON Group stage match-day round of fixtures played on Wednesday. Mahrez has two goals to his name, alongside Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson and Tunisia star Elias Achouri.
AFCON: Leading top scorers so far
target=_blank>EPL: Sutton predicts Chelsea vs Aston Villa, Man Utd against Newcastle, other fixtures
Former Chelsea player, Chris Sutton has predicted the Premier League match-day 18 fixtures taking place on Christmas Boxing Day and this weekend. Manchester United will welcome Newcastle United to Old Trafford on Boxing Day. On Saturday afternoon, Nottingham Forest will take on Manchester City in an early match, followed by Liverpool facing Wolves at Anfield
EPL: Sutton predicts Chelsea vs Aston Villa, Man Utd against Newcastle, other fixtures
target=_blank>AFCON: Alex Iwobi equals ex-Super Eagles captain, Obi Mikel’s record
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has equalled a 12-year-old record held by former captain John Obi Mikel following Nigeria’s 2-1 victory against Tanzania in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, opener on Tuesday night. Iwobi provided two crucial assists that proved decisive in Nigeria’s victory against the Taifa Stars in Morocco. The Fulham star
AFCON: Alex Iwobi equals ex-Super Eagles captain, Obi Mikel’s record
target=_blank>AFCON: Results of yesterday’s matches, all fixtures for Boxing Day
The results of Wednesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, matches are out. DAILY POST reports that AFCON defending champions, Ivory Coast defeated Mozambique 1-0 in Group F, thanks to Manchester United star Amad Diallo’s only goal of the encounter. Also in Group F, Cameroon won 1-0 against Gabon. Etta Eyong scored the game’s only
AFCON: Results of yesterday’s matches, all fixtures for Boxing Day
target=_blank>EPL: Why Chelsea will not win title – Maresca
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has claimed his team will not win the Premier League if they fail to find consistency. Maresca was speaking to journalists ahead of this fixture against Aston Villa this weekend. The Blues go into the game seven points behind Unai Emery’s men, who occupy third spot. Chelsea have not picked up
EPL: Why Chelsea will not win title – Maresca
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