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target=_blank>‘Use my towels to wipe your tears’ – Nwabali sends cryptic message to Morocco
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has sent a cryptic message seemingly aimed at Morocco following fresh criticism of the host nation’s conduct at the just-concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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target=_blank>‘I never felt like a world-class coach’, says Jurgen Klopp
“My role with the coaches is to be the guy I never had. I sat in my office very, very, very often, very, very, very alone.
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target=_blank>Klopp ‘surprised and not surprised’ by Alonso’s Madrid exit
The 58-year-old, who has been working as Red Bull’s global head of football for a year, said Real did not seem to have a plan post-Alonso and may struggle to find the right replacement.
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target=_blank>FIFA president slams Senegal for ‘unacceptable scenes’ in AFCON final
“It is unacceptable to leave the field of play in this manner, and equally, violence cannot be tolerated in our sport, it is simply not right.”
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target=_blank>AFCON 2025 awards: Full list of winners
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) came to a dramatic close with Senegal crowned champions after a thrilling final against hosts Morocco in Rabat.
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target=_blank>AFCON penalty drama: ‘Shameful, does not honour Africa’ — Morocco’s Regragui blasts Senegal
“The image we’ve given of Africa is shameful. A coach who asks his players to leave the field … What Pape did does not honour Africa,” Regragui said.
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target=_blank>Breaking: Senegal beat hosts Morocco 1-0 to win AFCON 2025
Senegal stunned Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday as Pape Gueye’s goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win in a game marred by ugly incidents following a controversial penalty award.
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target=_blank>AFCON final: Brahim Diaz misses penalty as Senegal return after protest
Morocco talisman Brahim Diaz missed a dramatic penalty as Senegal returned to the pitch following a brief protest during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Sunday night.
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target=_blank>Breaking: Drama as Senegal protest late penalty, walk off pitch in AFCON final
Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final was delayed for almost 20 minutes right at the end of the game after Senegal players furiously protested a controversial penalty awarded to Morocco.
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target=_blank>EPL: Aston Villa title ambitions suffer setback in 1-0 loss to Everton
Aston Villa’s Premier League title challenge suffered a huge blow in a 1-0 defeat against Everton, while Newcastle’s push towards the top four was derailed by a 0-0 draw at Wolves on Sunday.
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target=_blank>AFCON: Drama as Morocco’s ball boys attack Senegal’s Diouf during final clash VIDEO
A little scene of drama broke out when Senegal’s reserve goalkeeper, Yehvann Diouf, was attacked by Morocco’s ball boys during the AFCON final tie on Sunday. DAILY POST reports that there was a tense atmosphere in the stadium during the final as attempts were repeatedly made to unsettle Senegal’s first-choice goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. However, Diouf
AFCON: Drama as Morocco’s ball boys attack Senegal’s Diouf during final clash VIDEO
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Why Brahim Diaz missed penalty against Senegal – Morocco coach, Regragui
Morocco head coach, Walid Regragui, has claimed Brahim Diaz missed a late penalty against Senegal in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, because he was “disturbed”. Diaz had the chance to seal victory for the hosts with the last kick of the match. But following a 17-minute delay due to protests, the
AFCON 2025: Why Brahim Diaz missed penalty against Senegal – Morocco coach, Regragui
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: CAF opens investigation into Morocco vs Senegal final match
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has confirmed it will investigate the behaviour of players and officials, during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. The game between Senegal and hosts Morocco in Rabat descended into chaos close to full time after two refereeing decisions went against Senegal. Ismaila Sarr’s goal
AFCON 2025: CAF opens investigation into Morocco vs Senegal final match
target=_blank>NPFL: Mangut thumbs up new players performance in win over Tornadoes
Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut has expressed satisfaction with the performance of their newly recruited players in the 2-1 over Niger Tornadoes. Adekunle Oluwasegun, who was among the newly recruited players, scored the winning goal for the hosts in the game. Last season’s top scorer, Anas Yusuf, opened scoring for the Solid Miners. Ahmadu
NPFL: Mangut thumbs up new players performance in win over Tornadoes
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United apologise for poor start to second stanza
Kwara United have tendered an unreserved apology for their poor start to the second half of the season. The Harmony Boys are without a win in their last two games Kwara United suffered a 1-0 defeat to Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday. The Ilorin-based side blamed their struggles on
NPFL: Kwara United apologise for poor start to second stanza
target=_blank>AFCON: Most successful nations in history after Senegal triumphs over Morocco
Senegal were crowned African champions on Sunday afternoon, beating Morocco in the AFCON final. Senegal star, Pape Gueye scored the game’s only goal in the first half of extra time to ensure the Teranga Lions defeated the AFCON host nation. However, DAILY POST takes a look at the most successful countries in the history of
AFCON: Most successful nations in history after Senegal triumphs over Morocco
target=_blank>AFCON: ‘Everyone respects him – Ighalo, Modise, Kalou react as Mane recalls Senegalese players
Former Nigeria international, Odion Ighalo, ex-South Africa forward, Teko Modise and former Chelsea forward, Solomon Kalou, have condemned Senegal for walking off the pitch over a referee decision in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. While the game was tilting towards a 0-0 end, the centre referee disallowed Ismaila Sarr’s header for
AFCON: ‘Everyone respects him – Ighalo, Modise, Kalou react as Mane recalls Senegalese players
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Super Eagles get special bonus for third place
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will receive $15,000 for finishing third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. The bonus was initially meant for the semi-final where they lost 4-2 on penalities to hosts Atlas Lions of Morocco. The players have received all their win-bonus except for the third- place match, according to SCORENigeria.
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles get special bonus for third place
target=_blank>SPL: Ronaldo no longer scores from set-pieces – Al-Nassr boss, Jesus laments
Jorge Jesus, the manager of Al-Nassr, has said that things have not been going well for Cristiano Ronaldo lately, especially in terms of set-pieces. He mentioned that his team needs to do better with set-pieces in the future. He said this after the Knights of Najd won a tense 3-2 match against Al-Shabab, who played
SPL: Ronaldo no longer scores from set-pieces – Al-Nassr boss, Jesus laments
target=_blank>NNL: Udi leaves First Bank FC for Sunshine Stars
Duke Udi is reportedly on the verge of dumping First Bank for Sunshine Stars, DAILY POST reports. DAILY POST reports that Udi was on the touchline for First Bank FC 2-0 win over Ekiti United in a matchday nine fixture in Lagos. Udi is said to be the preferred candidate to take over the vacant
NNL: Udi leaves First Bank FC for Sunshine Stars
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