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AFCON 2025: Morocoo Coach, goalkeeper reveal why Nigeria lost semi-final clash

AFCON 2025: Morocoo Coach, goalkeeper reveal why Nigeria lost semi-final clash

Sports • 3h ago

Morocco will face Senegal in Sunday’s final in Rabat, as they chase a second AFCON title. The post AFCON 2025: Morocoo Coach, goalkeeper reveal why Nigeria lost semi-final clash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Super Eagles’ player ratings vs Morocco as AFCON 2025 title dream ends

Super Eagles’ player ratings vs Morocco as AFCON 2025 title dream ends

Sports • 7h ago

Despite heroics from Stanley Nwabali, Nigeria ultimately fell short as missed penalties from Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi sealed the Super Eagles’ fate The post Super Eagles’ player ratings vs Morocco as AFCON 2025 title dream ends appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Mané fires Senegal into AFCON final as Salah falls with Egypt

Mané fires Senegal into AFCON final as Salah falls with Egypt

Sports • 18h ago

A loose ball fell to Mané at the edge of the box, and the forward struck a clean shot past El Shenawy to spark celebrations among the Senegal players and fans. The post Mané fires Senegal into AFCON final as Salah falls with Egypt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Nigerian surf documentary ‘Beyond Tarkwa Bay’ selected for Oscar-qualifying Pan African Film Festival

Nigerian surf documentary ‘Beyond Tarkwa Bay’ selected for Oscar-qualifying Pan African Film Festival

Sports • 1d ago

The documentary captures the collision of surf culture and forced displacement in a powerful new short documentary premiering in Los Angeles. The post Nigerian surf documentary ‘Beyond Tarkwa Bay’ selected for Oscar-qualifying Pan African Film Festival appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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AFCON 2025: Five men who might decide Nigeria vs Morocco semi-final battle

AFCON 2025: Five men who might decide Nigeria vs Morocco semi-final battle

Sports • 1d ago

With Nigeria’s perfect record colliding against Morocco’s defensive steel and home support, the semi-final promises tension, quality and moments that will define careers The post AFCON 2025: Five men who might decide Nigeria vs Morocco semi-final battle appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Nigeria vs Morocco: CAF picks Ghanaian referee for crucial AFCON semi-final clash

Nigeria vs Morocco: CAF picks Ghanaian referee for crucial AFCON semi-final clash

Sports • 1d ago

The high-stakes encounter, scheduled for 9:pm at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium, will be overseen by experienced Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea, one of Africa’s most trusted officials in recent years The post Nigeria vs Morocco: CAF picks Ghanaian referee for crucial AFCON semi-final clash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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NSC resolves Judo Federation leadership crisis

NSC resolves Judo Federation leadership crisis

Sports • 2d ago

The Peace pact which was brokered by the DirectoThe DG National Sports Commission Bukola Olopade with key figures in the Judo Federation of Nigeria The post NSC resolves Judo Federation leadership crisis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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AFCON 2025 Semi-final: Odegbami confident Eagles can overcome Morocco in Rabat

AFCON 2025 Semi-final: Odegbami confident Eagles can overcome Morocco in Rabat

Sports • 2d ago

Mr Odegbami said he believes Nigeria’s confidence, cohesion and attacking rhythm would be decisive. The post AFCON 2025 Semi-final: Odegbami confident Eagles can overcome Morocco in Rabat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Alonso leaves Real Madrid as club appoints new head coach

Alonso leaves Real Madrid as club appoints new head coach

Sports • 2d ago

Alonso joined Madrid from Bayer Leverkusen in June 2025 after an impressive spell in Germany The post Alonso leaves Real Madrid as club appoints new head coach appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Why Algeria petitioned CAF, FIFA over AFCON quarter-final defeat to Nigeria

Why Algeria petitioned CAF, FIFA over AFCON quarter-final defeat to Nigeria

Sports • 2d ago

CAF said the matter has been referred to its Disciplinary Board and that appropriate action will be taken if any individuals are found guilty of wrongdoing The post Why Algeria petitioned CAF, FIFA over AFCON quarter-final defeat to Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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AFCON: PDP congratulates Super Eagles on victory over Algeria

AFCON: PDP congratulates Super Eagles on victory over Algeria

Sports • 3d ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria edged Algeria 2-0 in a high-octane quarter-final match of the competition on Saturday. The post AFCON: PDP congratulates Super Eagles on victory over Algeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Zlatan Ibile, Segun Johnson light up Goldberg festival after Super Eagles beat Algeria

Zlatan Ibile, Segun Johnson light up Goldberg festival after Super Eagles beat Algeria

Sports • 3d ago

Football fans gathered early for the Goldberg Festival of Drums and Light, staged alongside Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final against Algeria The post Zlatan Ibile, Segun Johnson light up Goldberg festival after Super Eagles beat Algeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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AFCON 2025 Semi-finals: Indigenous coaches take centre stage

AFCON 2025 Semi-finals: Indigenous coaches take centre stage

Sports • 4d ago

The milestone marks a growing shift in African football, where local coaches are increasingly trusted to lead, innovate, and succeed at the highest level of the continent. The post AFCON 2025 Semi-finals: Indigenous coaches take centre stage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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AFCON 2025: Why we lost to Egypt – Côte d’Ivoire’s Coach Fae

AFCON 2025: Why we lost to Egypt – Côte d’Ivoire’s Coach Fae

Sports • 4d ago

“We will continue to work hard as we prepare for the World Cup,” he said. The post AFCON 2025: Why we lost to Egypt – Côte d’Ivoire’s Coach Fae appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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AFCON 2025: How we neutralised Algeria, defeated them – Nigeria Coach Chelle

AFCON 2025: How we neutralised Algeria, defeated them – Nigeria Coach Chelle

Sports • 4d ago

Chelle said Victor Osimhen’s opener changed the rhythm, giving Nigeria confidence and control The post AFCON 2025: How we neutralised Algeria, defeated them – Nigeria Coach Chelle appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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AFCON 2025: Osimhen downplays records as Eagles soar into AFCON semis

AFCON 2025: Osimhen downplays records as Eagles soar into AFCON semis

Sports • 4d ago

The Galatasaray forward now has 35 international goals, just two shy of Rashidi Yekini’s record, but insisted milestones were not his focus. The post AFCON 2025: Osimhen downplays records as Eagles soar into AFCON semis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Osimhen shuts critics with Man of the Match display in AFCON quarter-final

Osimhen shuts critics with Man of the Match display in AFCON quarter-final

Sports • 4d ago

Osimhen’s night summed up his influence on this Super Eagles team — goals, assists, work rate and leadership The post Osimhen shuts critics with Man of the Match display in AFCON quarter-final appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Algeria vs Nigeria LIVE UPDATES: Super Eagles fight Desert Foxes for semi-final ticket

Algeria vs Nigeria LIVE UPDATES: Super Eagles fight Desert Foxes for semi-final ticket

Sports • 5d ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria come into the match with confidence after a convincing 4–0 win over Mozambique in the Round of 16. The post Algeria vs Nigeria LIVE UPDATES: Super Eagles fight Desert Foxes for semi-final ticket appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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Algeria vs Nigeria PREVIEW: Super Eagles set for fierce AFCON quarter-final test

Algeria vs Nigeria PREVIEW: Super Eagles set for fierce AFCON quarter-final test

Sports • 5d ago

The winner of the Algeria vs Nigeria clash will advance to the semi-finals to face hosts Morocco, who eliminated Cameroon with a 2-0 victory on Friday night. The post Algeria vs Nigeria PREVIEW: Super Eagles set for fierce AFCON quarter-final test appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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‘We are in the right direction’: Ogunkoya praises Niger Delta Games’ youth focus

‘We are in the right direction’: Ogunkoya praises Niger Delta Games’ youth focus

Sports • 5d ago

Ogunkoya, who has devoted his time to coaching young talents, said he would be gladly bringing some of his discoveries to the Niger Delta Games scheduled for 20-27 February in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The post ‘We are in the right direction’: Ogunkoya praises Niger Delta Games’ youth focus appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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