Our goal is to win AFCON 2025 – Super Eagles coach, Chelle declares

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2 months ago

January 30, 2025

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle believes Nigeria’s aim in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) would be motivated by a personal and communal desire for vengeance.

Nigeria has been placed in Group C, where they will face 2004 winners Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania in the group stage.

The Super Eagles, who have won three AFCON titles (1980, 1994, and 2013), are among the tournament’s greatest challengers.

The team is also fueled by the painful memory of their 2-1 loss to Côte d’Ivoire in the 2023 AFCON final – a defeat that still lingers in the minds of both players and fans.

Speaking during a chat with the CAF Media team, Chelle expressed optimism that the squad is determined to go a step further this time

He said: “Yes, it’s going to be difficult to win because there are 24 very good teams and some very good coaches.

“I know I’ve got a team that’s out for revenge, and I’m out for revenge too, so we’re going to have a lot of fun.

“We are out for revenge. We know what this team is capable of, and our goal is clear—to lift the trophy in Morocco.”

The Super Eagles will kick off their AFCON 2025 campaign against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in Fez on Tuesday, December 23.

Transfer: Osimhen snubs Juventus for Premier League switch

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4 hours ago

April 2, 2025

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Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen is not interested in a move to Serie A giants Juventus, DAILY POST reports.

Osimhen is reportedly one of Juventus’ target for the summer transfer window.

The 26-year-old is, however, targeting a move to a Premier League club, according to JuveFC.

The powerful striker joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli last September.

Osimhen will be available for a €75m clause this summer.

He has been linked with Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal.

Osimhen has scored 20 goals in 23 league appearances for Galatasaray this season.

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles must beat South Africa to qualify — Chelle

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1 day ago

April 1, 2025

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Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle says it is important for the team to beat the Bafana Bafana of South Africa if they must qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Bafana Bafana will host Nigeria in a matchday eight encounter in September.

Hugo Broos’ side lead Group C with 13 points after six matches, six points clear of Super Eagles.

There are four rounds of matches left in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Chelle admitted that the Super Eagles are condemned to win all their remaining matches.

“It’s an obligation we win in South Africa, but the most important match for us right now is Rwanda in Uyo,” Eric Chelle told SCORENigeria

“South Africa are a good side, but for that game we cannot afford to allow them play.

“But first we have to beat Rwanda at home and then we will focus on the game in South Africa.”

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

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2 days ago

April 1, 2025

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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.

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.”