AFCON 2025: Osimhen, two Super Eagles stars miss training ahead of Mozambique clash

A Galatasaray fan, Hussein was at the Sardienne Complex, Fès, Morocco on Monday to watch Victor Osimhen in Super Eagles’ training, DAILY POST reports.

The Super Eagles returned to training on Monday after observing Sunday as rest day following their 3-2 victory over the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia.

Hussein stormed the Super Eagles’ training ground with a Galatasaray flag to offer support for Osimhen.

He was well received by  Osimhen’s Super Eagles teammates and staff.

It would be recalled that some Napoli fans also visited the Super Eagles hotel in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire during the last AFCON to offer support for the 27-year-old.

Osimhen has scored once and provided one assist in two games for the Super Eagles at AFCON 2025.

The striker is expected to be rested for tonight’s clash with the Cranes of Uganda.

AFCON 2025: Galatasaray fan storms Super Eagles’ training for Osimhen 

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced an increase in prize money for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

President of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, Patrice Motsepe announced during his interaction with the media in Rabat, Morocco on Saturday that the winner of the competition will go home with $10m.

DAILY POST recalls that the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire, who won the last edition of the competition went home with $7m.

Runners-up Super Eagles Nigeria were rewarded with $4m.

The AFCON 2025 finals will start in Morocco on Sunday.

Hosts Morocco will take on Comoros in the competition’s opening game.

CAF increases AFCON 2025 prize Money

Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has tipped Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice to take over from Harry Kane as the next England captain after the Bayern Munich striker retires from international football.

According to Rooney, Rice is the ideal replacement for Kane, adding that the 26-year-old is well-liked by every body.

“For me, Declan is the one who’s probably waiting for Harry Kane to hang up his boots at some point,” Rooney stated on his BBC show.

“He was absolutely incredible [against Everton]. He’s the right one to take over [from Harry Kane] for me, because of his drive, his personality.

“Everyone seems to love him, who knows him, who’s close to him. He’s irreplaceable for England.”

‘Everyone loves him’ – Rooney names England player to replace Harry Kane as captain