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Nigeria’s Super Eagles have secured their place in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tunisia in Morocco on Saturday. The goals for Nigeria came from Victor Osimhen, Wilfried Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman, ensuring the team’s qualification from their group. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 44th minute, connecting with a precise cross from Lookman just before halftime. Ndidi, the team captain, doubled the lead in the 50th minute, again assisted by Lookman. Lookman added a third goal in the 70th minute, with Osimhen providing the assist. Tunisia fought back late, with Talbi scoring in…

Former Super Eagles and West Ham United striker Emmanuel Emenike has revealed Nigeria’s only flaw in their AFCON 2025 campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle’s men got off to a good start against Tanzania, thanks to goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman, but the display at the Complexe Sportif de Fès on Tuesday. With a tough clash against Tunisia on the horizon, Emenike is worried that the talented players in the current Super Eagles squad might be lacking one key element in their quest for silverware in Morocco. The AFCON 2013 Golden Boot winner rode the waves in South Africa…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has emphasised the need for accountability across the three tiers of government, describing it as a critical requirement for sustainable national development. According to a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the SGF Office, Segun Imohiosen, Akume stated this on Saturday during a church thanksgiving service held to mark his 72nd birthday at St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Gboko, Benue State. He said national development cannot be achieved in isolation, stressing that it requires cooperation and synergy among the federal, state and local governments.…

By Muhammed Lawal A mother of three and cancer patient, Kemisola Mustapha, has taken to social media to seek a second wife for her husband, saying her illness has left him sexually deprived. Mustapha, a trader, made the appeal in a video posted on her TikTok page, which was sighted by Saturday PUNCH. She said her health challenge, which began in 2024 following her cancer diagnosis, had negatively affected her family life and marital responsibilities. According to her, the illness has made her unable to meet some of her husband’s needs, particularly sexually, prompting her decision to look for a…

All eyes are on the Complexe Sportif de Fès tonight for the Nigeria vs Tunisia clash as the Super Eagles  face the North Africans in a crucial Group C encounter at the AFCON 2025. With both sides arriving on three points from their opening fixtures, this clash has all the ingredients of a potential group-defining showdown. Nigeria came into the game riding on the confidence of a hard-fought win over Tanzania, which steadied the ship for Eric Chelle’s team. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soccernet (@soccernet_ng) The Super Eagles know another victory tonight would…

Map showing Gombe Photo: Worldatlas There was anxiety at Government House, Gombe, Gombe State, after a watchman allegedly killed a staff member who handles water borehole operations in the house. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon at 3:50pm, when the victim, identified as Baba Usama, was allegedly killed after being drugged and strangled with a rope by his killer. According to the Gombe State Police Command, Shuaibu Adamu, aged 19 years, committed the atrocity. Police spokesman in the state, Buhari Abdullahi, revealed that on December 26, 2025, a distress report was received that the victim, a casual staff member employed…

Solana is trading around $122.80, slightly lower on the day, and at first glance the price action looks dull. Volatility has cooled, volume is lighter, and the chart has slipped into a familiar waiting game. But under the surface, both the technical structure and the broader narrative suggest this is more about compression than capitulation.Despite a 0.9% daily dip, Solana remains firmly positioned as a top-10 crypto asset, with a market cap near $69bn and more than $2.4bn in daily turnover. That’s not the profile of a market in retreat. It’s the profile of one catching its breath. What changed…

After a lull, fresh signs of disagreement appear to have emerged between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Although Wike refrained from mentioning names, his recent comments suggested that Fubara may be drifting from an earlier political understanding reached between both camps during the latest peace deal. The former Rivers State governor made remarks on Saturday while briefing Rivers stakeholders and supporters in Ahoada East, shortly after the annual thanksgiving of former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and South-South Development Commission chieftain, Chibudom Nwuche. Wike declared that he…

Sadio Mane scored a second-half equaliser as Senegal came from behind to draw 1-1 with DR Congo in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D match in Tangier on Friday. Cedric Bakambu put DR Congo ahead in the 60th minute, finishing after Edouard Mendy had initially saved Theo Bongonda’s shot. Senegal responded eight minutes later when Mane converted a rebound from a parried effort by substitute Ibrahim Mbaye. Senegal had dominated the first half but missed several chances. Nicolas Jackson and Ismaila Sarr both went close, while Mane’s free-kick narrowly missed. Pape Gueye also forced a save from the…

Two Super Eagles players, Alex Iwobi and Stanley Nwabali, have been on the receiving end of ironic comments ahead of Nigeria’s clash against Tunisia tonight, Soccernet.ng reports. Ex-Besiktas goalkeeper, Emmanuel Babayaro, was full of praise for Iwobi after he provided two assists in Nigeria’s 2-1 win against Tanzania. In the same vein, the 49-year-old faulted Stanley Nwabali’s composure in the Super Eagles’ last game, claiming the Chippa United goalkeeper is overweight. Alex Iwobi during the AFCON match between Nigeria and Tanzania on December 23RD, 2025, at Complexe Sportif De Stade, Morocco. Photo by ImagoxSegun Ogunfeyitimi Get Our Sports News First…