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AFCON: Retain Eric Chelle despite Super Eagles losing to Morocco – Bashir Ahmad to NFF

Former media aide to late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has urged the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, to retain Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle.

Ahmad said Chelle has shown a strong understanding of the Super Eagles technical dynamics.

Posting on X, he noted that with Chelle, Super Eagles will dominate Africa in the near future.

He wrote: “After last night’s result, which wasn’t what we all hoped for, I hope the NFF will continue with Coach Eric Chelle, as he has clearly demonstrated a strong understanding of the Super Eagles’ technical dynamics.

“If he is stayed and is given the needed support, the team will surely dominate the continent in future tournaments.”

The Atlas Lion of Morocco defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria 4-2 on penalties at the ongoing African Cup of Nations, AFCON, on Wednesday night.

The match was decided on penalties after the contest ended goalless after extra time.

AFCON: Retain Eric Chelle despite Super Eagles losing to Morocco – Bashir Ahmad to NFF

AFCON 2025: Why Super Eagles lost to Morocco — Akanni 

Former international, Waidi Akanni says the Super Eagles failed to prepare for penalty shootout in their defeat to Morocco.

The Atlas Lions edged out the Super Eagles 4-2 on penalities in their semi-final encounter in Rabat on Thursday night.

Both teams could not be separated after 120 minutes of football.

Morocco converted four of their five spot kicks, while the Super Eagles scored two from four.

Samuel Chukwueze, and Bruno Onyemaechi missed for Nigeria.

Akanni said the Super Eagles didn’t envisage the game going into penalty.

“Lack of preparedness cost the Super Eagles the penalty shootout against Morocco.

“Again, this is all football, and there is nothing the players can do about it,” Akanni told Afrosports.

Nigeria will battle the Pharaohs of Egypt for third position on Saturday.

AFCON 2025: Why Super Eagles lost to Morocco — Akanni 

Investigate all NGOs, many used to fund terrorism – DeeOne tells Nigeria government

Popular Nigerian reality star and comedian, DeeOne, has called on the Nigeria government to investigate financial management of all Non-Governmental Organizations, NGOs in the country.

DeeOne made the call in a video on his Instagram page on Wednesday while calling the attention of the government to the unlawful activities of some of the NGOs.

He further disclosed that some of the non-governmental organizations are now being used to fund terrorism, kidnapping, trafficking and other atrocities

“Federal government of Nigeria, please investigate all the NGOs accounts in the country. A lot of them are being used to sponsor terrorism, for kidnappers, child trafficking sponsorship, a lot of them are being used for human harvesting sponsorship.

“Please do a thorough investigation on all these NGO accounts. In Nigeria today, if somebody should rescue somebody, the next thing the people will open an NGO, and the next thing they become a multi millionaire. We’re not saying you should not make money, but it has to be legit not at the expense of people’s lives,” he said.

Investigate all NGOs, many used to fund terrorism – DeeOne tells Nigeria government

AFCON: Davido, Peller lost $50,000, $3,000 bets on Nigeria to win Morocco

Afrobeats singer, Davido has lost a $50,000 bet on Nigeria to beat Morocco in the African Cup of Nations semifinal clash on Wednesday as the Super Eagles lost 4-2 on penalties to the Atlas Lions.

Hours before the match, the singer posted his bet slip on social media, showing that he placed a $50,000 bet on the Super Eagles to beat Morocco.

However, he lost the bet after the game ended in a goalless draw in regulation time.

Meanwhile, popular Nigerian TikToker Peller has cried out after losing a $3,000 bet on Nigeria to beat Morocco in 90 minutes.

“Thank you Super Eagles for playing very well,” he said sarcastically. “I have lost my $3,000 bet. You guys were playing well the previous games before I decided to place a bet and watch your match.

“Maybe, if I stop watching your games, you will start playing well again,” he lamented during a livestream on Wednesday night.

AFCON: Davido, Peller lost $50,000, $3,000 bets on Nigeria to win Morocco

BUA Chairman to fulfil $500k Eagles pledge

BUA Chairman Abdulsamad Rabiu confirms he will fulfil his $500k Eagles pledge despite the team’s AFCON loss, praising their resilience and courage.

Read More: https://punchng.com/bua-chairman-to-fulfil-500k-eagles-pledge/

Nigeria end historic AFCON scoring streak

Nigeria’s historic AFCON scoring streak concludes after a goalless draw with Morocco. The Super Eagles failed to score for the first time in 12 matches.

Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-end-historic-afcon-scoring-streak/

It’s hard to watch Eagles, Aina admits

Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina opens up on missing the 2025 AFCON, admitting it’s difficult to watch the Super Eagles from the sidelines after his injury.

Read More: https://punchng.com/its-hard-to-watch-eagles-aina-admits/

Fans slam ref Laryea for poor officiating

Nigerian fans criticize Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea for poor officiating during the Super Eagles’ 2-0 semi-final defeat to Morocco, citing biased calls.

Read More: https://punchng.com/fans-slam-ref-laryea-for-poor-officiating/

AFN bans 21 athletes, coaches over age fraud

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) imposes severe sanctions, including bans and fines, on 21 athletes, coaches, and states over a major age fraud sc

Read More: https://punchng.com/afn-bans-21-athletes-coaches-over-age-fraud/

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