Tag: AFCON 2025

Super Eagles beat Egypt to win AFCON 2025 bronze

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S'Eagles beat Egypt

Nigeria’s Super Eagles beat the Mohammed Salah-led Pharaohs of Egypt in the third-place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, (AFCON), to win their ninth bronze medal in the competition. Both teams failed to find the back of the net at full and extra time, forcing the match to be decided via penalties. Nigeria scored two goals during the match which were disallowed for offside positions. In the ensuing shootouts, the Super Eagles, who lost on penalties to Morocco in the semi-final, triumphed 4-2 to emerge victorious after goalie…

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Super Eagles fly past Algeria with 2–0 win to reach AFCON 2025 semi-finals

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Super Eagles fly past

Nigeria are through to the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a confident 2–0 win over Algeria, booking their place among the last four and setting up a highly anticipated clash with hosts Morocco. The Super Eagles took control of the quarter-final after the break, with Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams finding the goals that separated the sides. After a goalless first half, Nigeria returned with more intent, and it paid-off almost immediately. Two minutes into the second half, Osimhen met a long cross from Bruno Onyemaechi…

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AFCON 2025 begins in Morocco today; $7m prize at stake

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AFCON 2025 begins

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, (AFCON) kicks-off in Morocco today Sunday, with heightened attention on the expanded prize money on offer and a competition history that continues to defy form and reputation.  With $7 million earmarked for the eventual champions, the tournament is set against the backdrop of past shocks that have reshaped expectations at Africa’s premier football event. Under the revised prize structure announced ahead of the competition, the winners will earn $7 million, while the runners-up will receive $4 million. Losing semi-finalists are guaranteed $2.5 million each,…

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