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Eric Chelle Says Super Eagles Must Win Trophies As Nigeria Pressure Enters Result Phase

IDNN4 weeks ago4 weeks ago

Eric Chelle Super Eagles pressure narrative intensified after the Nigeria coach admitted trophies remain the only acceptable currency in Nigerian football. Having already overseen AFCON competition and crucial World Cup qualification fixtures, Chelle is no longer viewed as a new appointment but as a coach entering the accountability phase, with supporters now demanding tactical clarity, consistency and visible progress from the Super Eagles....

Tom Saintfiet Steps Down As Mali Head Coach After Two-Year Spell

Noble Onyeagoro2 months ago2 months ago

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Tom Saintfiet has left his role as Mali head coach, ending a two-year spell with the Eagles after guiding the team through a stable run....

Motsepe welcomes corruption probe as AFCON final crisis deepens

Noble Onyeagoro2 months ago2 months ago

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CAF president Patrice Motsepe says he would welcome any investigation into corruption allegations after the row over Senegal losing the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco....

Senegal To Parade AFCON Trophy In Paris As CAS Battle Over Title Intensifies

Noble Onyeagoro3 months ago3 months ago

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Senegal will parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday’s friendly against Peru in Paris despite CAF stripping them of the title. The move comes as the Senegalese Football Federation pushes ahead with a legal fight at CAS to overturn the controversial ruling....

Walid Regragui’s Future with Morocco in Doubt After AFCON Fallout

Noble Onyeagoro4 months ago4 months ago

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Morocco national football team head coach Walid Regragui is facing mounting pressure following Morocco’s AFCON campaign, as reports of internal tension continue despite official denials from the federation....

Morocco Appeals CAF Sanctions After Controversial AFCON Final

Noble Onyeagoro4 months ago4 months ago

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Morocco has decided to appeal CAF’s sanctions after a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, which saw fines and match bans imposed on the host nation and player Ismael Saibari....

CAF Imposes Sanctions on Senegal and Morocco Following AFCON Final Controversy

Noble Onyeagoro5 months ago5 months ago

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy fines and suspensions on Senegal and Morocco following a chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, citing breaches of its Disciplinary Code....

CAF’s Move to Regulate Goalkeeper Towels

Noble Onyeagoro5 months ago5 months ago

5 months ago5 months ago0

CAF is considering a ban on goalkeepers placing towels in their goalposts following multiple incidents during the Africa Cup of Nations. The move aims to enhance safety and maintain fairness during matches....

AFCON Final Controversy: Pape Gueye Admits Senegal Error After Walk-Off as Morocco Miss Late Penalty

IDNN5 months ago5 months ago

5 months ago5 months ago0

Excerpt (59 words) Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has acknowledged Senegal made a mistake by walking off the pitch during the AFCON final against Morocco following a late penalty award. The controversial final in Rabat was halted for more than 20 minutes before play resumed, with Morocco missing the penalty and Senegal later sealing victory in extra time....

AFCON

Eric Chelle Says Super Eagles Must Win Trophies As Nigeria Pressure Enters Result Phase

Tom Saintfiet Steps Down As Mali Head Coach After Two-Year Spell

Motsepe welcomes corruption probe as AFCON final crisis deepens

Senegal To Parade AFCON Trophy In Paris As CAS Battle Over Title Intensifies

Walid Regragui’s Future with Morocco in Doubt After AFCON Fallout

Morocco Appeals CAF Sanctions After Controversial AFCON Final

CAF Imposes Sanctions on Senegal and Morocco Following AFCON Final Controversy

CAF’s Move to Regulate Goalkeeper Towels

AFCON Final Controversy: Pape Gueye Admits Senegal Error After Walk-Off as Morocco Miss Late Penalty

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