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Nigeria's super eagles secure bronze at afcon 2025
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Nigeria's Super Eagles clinched the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco by defeating Egypt 4-2 on penalties. President Bola Tinubu hailed the team, describing the achievement as feeling like gold. This marks Nigeria's ninth bronze in the tournament's history.
The Harambee Stars will take part in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers even though Kenya has been confirmed as a co-host of the tournament. This follows the official draw held on May 19.
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Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has appointed a 38-member committee to oversee preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will co-host. The announcement came hours after the government paid the Ksh3.9 billion AFCON hosting fee to the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Nicholas Musonye will chair the committee, with Hussein Mohammed as vice-chairperson.
Nigeria's Super Eagles have named their starting lineup for the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Morocco, with Onyedika replacing Ndidi in midfield and Victor Osimhen captaining the side. Onyedika, fresh from scoring a brace against Uganda, will join Alex Iwobi and Frank Onyeka in the engine room. Osimhen has dismissed concerns about Morocco's home advantage, insisting the team is ready to fight for the trophy.
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Nigeria's Super Eagles, having advanced past Algeria in the quarter-finals, face host nation Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semi-final on Wednesday at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. A Ghanaian referee and South African officials will officiate.
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Nigeria secured a 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie, advancing to the quarter-finals.
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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has confirmed that striker Cyriel Dessers is out of the Africa Cup of Nations due to a thigh injury. The team remains hopeful for defender Ryan Alebiosu's quick return after his leg injury. Chelle shared these updates ahead of Nigeria's next match.
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