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target=_blank>More than 500 million request World Cup tickets – FIFA
Outside of the tournament’s host nations, FIFA said the heaviest demand came from fans in Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina and Colombia.
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target=_blank>Chelsea paid for costly errors in Arsenal defeat, says Rosenior
Liam Rosenior admitted Chelsea paid the price for costly mistakes after Arsenal took advantage of his side’s blunders to win 3-2 in the League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>Alcaraz career Grand Slam at 22 would be ‘crazy’ – Federer
Roger Federer said on Thursday that Carlos Alcaraz winning the Australian Open to complete the career Grand Slam aged just 22 would be “crazy”. Spain’s Alcaraz already has six major titles but success on the Melbourne Park hard courts is a glaring hole in his resume. Should the world number one snap his Australia drought
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target=_blank>AFCON ’25: Super Eagles, Chelle did great work – Morocco coach
Regragui thanked Moroccans for their overwhelming support, describing the victory as a collective achievement built on unity and sacrifice.
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target=_blank>BUA chairman says $500,000 reward to Super Eagles still active
“You fought with your hearts, gave your all, and showed true courage on the pitch. Every Nigerian is proud of you,” Rabiu said.
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target=_blank>‘The journey isn’t over,’ Obi tells Super Eagles after Morocco defeat
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles lost 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out after a dramatic semi-final game played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Chelle praises Eagles’ fight after loss to Morocco
Speaking after the dramatic encounter in Rabat, Chelle described the defeat as painful but insisted his players gave everything on the pitch.
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target=_blank>Morocco defeat Nigeria on penalties, clinch AFCON final spot
Hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final after their semi-final clash on Wednesday finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.
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target=_blank>Nigeria XI vs Morocco: Onyedika replaces Ndidi as Osimhen captains
Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has named his starting line-up as the Super Eagles prepare to face hosts Morocco in their highly anticipated semi-final showdown at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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target=_blank>Mane the hero as Senegal overcome Egypt to reach AFCON final
Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangiers.
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target=_blank>AFCON: ‘Our lions rose’ – Bounou boasts about Morocco’s win over Nigeria
Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has boasted after their win against the Super Eagles in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals on Wednesday. The goalkeeper was the star of the shootout, stopping penalty kicks from Bruno Onyemaechi and Samuel Chukwueze, and was chosen as the official Man of the Match. Morocco made it to the final
AFCON: ‘Our lions rose’ – Bounou boasts about Morocco’s win over Nigeria
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Chelle reveals why Osimhen was substituted before penalty defeat to Morocco
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has explained why Victor Osimhen was substituted before the loss to Morocco via penalties in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Chelle revealed to reporters that Osimhen picked up a “small injury”. The Galatasaray striker, who already has four goals to his name, failed to add
AFCON 2025: Chelle reveals why Osimhen was substituted before penalty defeat to Morocco
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Ghanaian referee’s Instagram page taken down after Nigeria lose to Morocco
The Instagram page of Ghanaian referee, Daniel Nii Laryea, has been taken down. This followed what many have described as controversial officiating during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final between Nigeria and Morocco. There has been apprehension over his nationality ahead of the game, with Ghana and Nigeria bitter West African rivals. Nii Laryea
AFCON 2025: Ghanaian referee’s Instagram page taken down after Nigeria lose to Morocco
target=_blank>AFCON: Nigeria was robbed – Adekunle slams ref after semifinal loss
Former Big Brother Naija reality star Adekunle Olopade has reacted to the Super Eagles’ semi-final defeat against Morocco, shifting responsibility from the players to the match officials. In a post on X, Adekunle argued that Nigeria was unfairly denied a victory due to questionable decisions by Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea. He highlighted several controversial calls,
AFCON: Nigeria was robbed – Adekunle slams ref after semifinal loss
target=_blank>AFCON: Amazing performance – Osayi-Samuel hails four Super Eagles players after Morocco defeat
Super Eagles right-back, Bright Osayi-Samuel has hailed defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Bruno Onyemaechi and himself following Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco. The Birmingham City star said the Super Eagles back-four gave an ‘amazing’ performance against the AFCON host country. Osayi-Samuel, who said he was proud of Eric Chelle’s side, also admitted that penalties
AFCON: Amazing performance – Osayi-Samuel hails four Super Eagles players after Morocco defeat
target=_blank>AFCON: ‘Make una go interview referee’ – Akor Adams tells Nigerian journalists after defeat to Morocco
Super Eagles striker, Akor Adams has told Nigerian journalists to go and interview Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea. Adams spoke as he walked past the journalists at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat following the Super Eagles’ AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco. “Make una go interview the referee,” Adams told the journalists as they tried
AFCON: ‘Make una go interview referee’ – Akor Adams tells Nigerian journalists after defeat to Morocco
target=_blank>AFCON: Retain Eric Chelle despite Super Eagles losing to Morocco – Bashir Ahmad to NFF
Former media aide to late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has urged the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, to retain Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle. Ahmad said Chelle has shown a strong understanding of the Super Eagles technical dynamics. Posting on X, he noted that with Chelle, Super Eagles will dominate Africa in the near future.
AFCON: Retain Eric Chelle despite Super Eagles losing to Morocco – Bashir Ahmad to NFF
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Why Super Eagles lost to Morocco — Akanni
Former international, Waidi Akanni says the Super Eagles failed to prepare for penalty shootout in their defeat to Morocco. The Atlas Lions edged out the Super Eagles 4-2 on penalities in their semi-final encounter in Rabat on Thursday night. Both teams could not be separated after 120 minutes of football. Morocco converted four of their
AFCON 2025: Why Super Eagles lost to Morocco — Akanni
target=_blank>AFCON: Nigerian govt reacts as Super Eagles fall to Morocco
The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, has praised the Super Eagles after their loss to Morocco in the Semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria lost to Morocco on penalties after the game ended 0-0 in regular time and extra time. Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi missed their penalty
AFCON: Nigerian govt reacts as Super Eagles fall to Morocco
target=_blank>AFCON: Social media has distracted you all – Bovi blasts Super Eagles
Nigerian comedian and actor, Bovi Ugboma has accused Super Eagles players of being distracted during their African Cup of Nations semifinal clash against Morocco on Wednesday. DAILY POST reports that Super Eagles lost 4-2 on penalties to the hosts in Rabat, effectively ending their dream of a fourth continental title. Reacting in a video broadcast,
AFCON: Social media has distracted you all – Bovi blasts Super Eagles
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