That punctilious strike by the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) marked a turning point in Nigeria’s anti-terror war. Many Nigerian soldiers who had been complaining of […]
Month: December 2025
Gunmen kill two, kidnap six in Gombe community
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AFCON: 3 countries eliminated from tournament
At least three countries have been eliminated from the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco after failing to register a single point in the group stage so far.
The three countries are Botswana, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
Despite having one final game to play in the group stage fixtures this week, the aforementioned countries will pack their bags and leave Morocco irrespective of the outcome of their last group stage matches.
Botswana is currently in the bottom position in Group D with zero points after suffering consecutive defeats in their opening two matches.
They were beaten 3–0 by Senegal before losing 1–0 to the Benin Republic.
The Zebras still have a final group fixture against DR Congo on Tuesday; the results elsewhere in their group have already confirmed their elimination from the competition.
Similarly, Equatorial Guinea also suffered two defeats in Group E. They lost 2–1 against Burkina Faso in their first game before losing 1–0 to Sudan, leaving them without a point.
Also, Gabon bowed out early in Group F after back-to-back defeats. They lost their first game 1–0 against Cameroon before falling 3–2 to Mozambique in their second game.
Gabon sits bottom position in the group and are mathematically eliminated.
They will play for pride when they face Ivory Coast on Wednesday in their last group fixture.
Four feared dead in Nasarawa-Eggon carnival accident
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AFCON 2025: Uganda will fight to beat Super Eagles – Ahimbisibwe
Cranes of Uganda striker, Ivan Ahimbisibwe believes they can create an upset by getting a win against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports.
Paul Put’s side will face their highly fancied opponent in their last group game at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Fès on Tuesday.
Uganda must win the game to have any chance of progressing to the Round of 16 having managed just two points from their opening two games against Tunisia and Tanzania.
The Super Eagles will be looking to secure their third win of the AFCON 2025 finals.
Ahimbisibwe declared that they will do their best to win the game.
“We expect to have a good game against Nigeria. We believe in ourselves and come with a good mentality and try to win,” Ahimbisibwe told reporters.
AFCON 2025: Uganda will fight to beat Super Eagles – Ahimbisibwe
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AFCON top scorers ahead of final Group stage fixtures this week
Algeria captain, Riyad Mahrez is the top scorer at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco.
This comes after the former Manchester City winger scored the only goal in Algeria’s 1-0 win against Burkina Faso on Sunday.
The 34-year-old former Leicester City star has three goals to his name so far in the competition.
Behind Mahrez on the goal scorers chart include the likes of Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson and Tunisia star Elias Achouri, and Nigeria’s Lookman Ademola.
AFCON top scorers ahead of final Group stage fixtures taking place this week, from Monday to Wednesday:
Three goals – Riyad Mahrez
Two goals – Nicolas Jackson and Elias Achouri, Lookman Ademola, Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast), Mohamed Salah (Egypt), Brahim Diaz (Morocco) and Lassine Sinayoko (Mali).
One goal – Lyle Foster (South Africa), Semi Ajayi (Nigeria), Marvin Anieboh (Equatorial Guinea) and Victor Osimhen (Nigeria).
AFCON top scorers ahead of final Group stage fixtures this week
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