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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles to face Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania

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The Super Eagles have been placed in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania for the next African Nations Cup, which will be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.

The 2025 tournament will be the 35th edition of the competition.

The Super Eagles will be striving for their fourth AFCON trophy, having lost in the finals to host Ivory Coast in the previous tournament.

Tunisia will be Nigeria’s biggest opposition in the group.

The competition will be played in nine stadiums.

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Holders Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire are drawn in Group F with Mozambique, Gabon and Cameroon.

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EPL: I’m focused on my players, Rashford is not one of them – Man Utd boss Amorim

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has declared that Marcus Rashford is not one of his current players.

Amorim made this known at his pre-match press conference ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League game against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.

Daily Sun reported that Rashford fell out of favour with Amorim at Manchester United.

The England international eventually left Man United to join Premier League side Aston Villa on loan for the remainder of the season.

Rashford has been doing well at Aston Villa so far, scoring a brace in their FA Cup 3-0 win against Preston on Sunday.

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Asked about Rashford ahead of Man United’s clash with Nottingham Forest, Amorim was quoted by Fabrizio Romano as saying: “I am focused on my team and my players. Rashford is not my player at the moment.

“But of course I am happy when our players are playing well on loan.”

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2026 WCQ: Nigerians react to Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe

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Some Nigerian football fans have expressed their displeasure over the national team’s performance against Zimbabwe in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, which ended in a 1-1 draw on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.

Gatekeeper reports that Victor Osimhen gave Eric Chelle’s side the lead in the 74th minute, but Zimbabwe equalised in the 90th minute, thanks to Tawanda Chirewa’s strike.

The result against the Warriors of Zimbabwe means the Super Eagles remain in fourth place in Group C, behind leaders South Africa, Benin Republic in second place, and Rwanda in third.

After the game, supporters took to their X accounts to share their thoughts on the match.

Here are some comments gathered by DAILY POST from X:

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@temmy_israel: “Too many deadweights in this team! You will start winning when you get rid of the dead weights and bring in quality players.”

@gpsych01_joe: “This is on Akpabio, his sins affecting the team on his home soil. Why didn’t they change the venue when we are aware of his atrocities in recent times?”

@MrAlaboRoland: “You guys should remain at home and forget about the 2026 Fútbol Mundial.”

@RENDAN_1: “Shameless team! It has always been hype with little to show for it. #SuperEagles.”

@kgatlii: “Give Zim our 3 points from Lesotho @FIFAcom.”

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@BlxckLipPastor: “You were counting yellow cards while Zimbabwe was busy training.”

@Bashir_Mamu: “How are we going to miss out on back-to-back WCs?”

@NNAYELUGO_M: “We aren’t qualifying for the World Cup. Let’s just work on qualifying for AFCON.”

@paskael: “Super Chickens can’t surprise me as usual.”

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Late Zimbabwe equalizer dent Super Eagles World Cup hope

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A last-minute goal from Tawanda Chirewa denied Nigeria victory as Zimbabwe secured a 1-1 draw in their Group C World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

Victor Osimhen put Nigeria ahead in the 73rd minute with a well-placed header from Ola Aina’s cross.

The Super Eagles seemed to be on track for three points until Chirewa scored in the 90th minute, sneaking past defenders and toe-poking the ball under goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.

Tolu Arokodare, who replaced Samuel Chukwueze in the 59th minute, was involved in the opener. He held up play before passing to Aina, whose precise delivery found Osimhen at the far post.

Nigeria had multiple opportunities to extend their lead. In the 83rd minute, Wilfred Ndidi missed a clear chance after being played in by Moses Simon, skewing his shot wide. Moments later, Osimhen was substituted due to cramp, with Victor Boniface coming on.

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The result left Nigeria in third position in Group C, after Lesotho’s late equalizer against Rwanda denied the Super Eagles the opportunity to move up to second.

Nigeria’s next match will be a critical opportunity to recapture momentum as they continue their World Cup qualification campaign.

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