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'I'm not proud' - Hakimi speaks on Afcon final towel incident, Nwabali faced similar treatment in semifinal
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'I'm not proud' - Hakimi speaks on Afcon final towel incident, Nwabali faced similar treatment in semifinal

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has admitted regret over the controversial towel incidents that marred the closing stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following separate episodes involving Stanley Nwabali and Édouard Mendy.Moroccan stewards, ball boys and even players, including Hakimi, were caught on camera repeatedly attempting to snatch towels from opposition goalkeepers during both the semifinal and final. The scenes left neutral observers bewildered as the actions appeared aimed at disrupting the goalkeepers' ability to maintain grip in wet conditions.During the final, video foo...

April 9, 2026
Chuba Akpom Backing England To Beat Mexico At Toulon Tournament
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Chuba Akpom Backing England To Beat Mexico At Toulon Tournament

Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom is backing the England Under 20s squad to beat Mexico in their final group fixture at the ongoing Toulon Tournament in France. <br /><br />With four points in t...

Jun 2, 2015
Kelechi Iheanacho Admits Flying Eagles Need To Be At Their Best Against North Korea
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Kelechi Iheanacho Admits Flying Eagles Need To Be At Their Best Against North Korea

Manchester City youth - teamer Kelechi Iheanacho has opined that the game against North Korea won&rsquo;t be a stroll in the park.<br /><br />The Asians, like the Nigerians, have their...

Jun 2, 2015
Skipper Musa Mohammed Apologizes To Nigerians For Loss To Brazil
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Skipper Musa Mohammed Apologizes To Nigerians For Loss To Brazil

Nigeria U20s skipper Musa Mohammed has apologized to Nigerians for the Flying Eagles dismal outing against Brazil on Monday. <br /><br />Believe it or not, the African champions are in a t...

Jun 2, 2015
Keshi Retains Eight Domestic - Based Players For Afcon Clash Against Chad
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Keshi Retains Eight Domestic - Based Players For Afcon Clash Against Chad

Of the 26 domestic - based players invited for the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad, Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has retained only 8 for the upcoming tie in Kaduna.<br /><br...

Jun 2, 2015
Iheanacho Senior Claims : I Am Sick, I Did Not Watch Game Against Brazil
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Iheanacho Senior Claims : I Am Sick, I Did Not Watch Game Against Brazil

Kelechi Iheanacho&rsquo;s father, Pa James, has denied that he was angry with Flying Eagles coach Manu Garba for subbing out the Manchester City striker 15 minutes from time against Brazil.<br ...

Jun 2, 2015
Nigeria To Face Brazil Again To Decide Bragging Rights
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Nigeria To Face Brazil Again To Decide Bragging Rights

World champions, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, have been invited for a tournament in Korea that will see them take on Brazil, United States and South Korea later this month. <br /><br />C...

Jun 1, 2015
Brazil Midfielder Boschilia : The Coach Told Me To Shoot At Goal
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Brazil Midfielder Boschilia : The Coach Told Me To Shoot At Goal

Second half substitute against Nigeria, Boschilia, has revealed that Brazil coach Rogerio Micale instructed him to shoot from distance prior to his introduction.<br /><br />And it paid div...

Jun 1, 2015
Iheanacho Senior Furious Over Substitution Of Kelechi In Loss To Brazil
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Iheanacho Senior Furious Over Substitution Of Kelechi In Loss To Brazil

Kelechi Iheanacho<span class=\"body1\">&rsquo;s father , James, was furious with the substitution of his son in the Flying Eagles 4 - 2 defeat to Brazil at the ongoing Fifa Under 2...

Jun 1, 2015
Braintree Town Winger Simeon Akinola To WAIT For England Debut
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Braintree Town Winger Simeon Akinola To WAIT For England Debut

Braintree Town winger Simeon Akinola will have to wait to make his international debut at any level for the national teams of England. <br /><br />Originally the 22 - year - old was among ...

Jun 1, 2015
Brazil Coach Replies Manu Garba : We Exploited Gaps In Midfield And Wings
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Brazil Coach Replies Manu Garba : We Exploited Gaps In Midfield And Wings

Rogerio Micale, coach of Brazil<span class="body1">&rsquo;s Under 20 National Team, stated in his post - match comments that his squad exploited gaps in the Flying Eagles</span&...

Jun 1, 2015
Flying Eagles Coach Manu Garba Blames Goalkeeper Enaholo For Loss To Brazil
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Flying Eagles Coach Manu Garba Blames Goalkeeper Enaholo For Loss To Brazil

In his post - match comments, Nigeria Under 20s coach, Manu Garba, did not hit the nail on the head but he has suggested that <span class=\"st\">MFM FC goalkeeper Joshua Enaholo was re...

Jun 1, 2015
Fifa U20 World Cup : Nigeria Lose To Brazil In Thriller In New Plymouth
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Fifa U20 World Cup : Nigeria Lose To Brazil In Thriller In New Plymouth

African champions Nigeria are still searching for their first win against Brazil at the Fifa Under 20 World Cup after they lost in a thrilling opener at Taranaki Stadium on Monday morning. <br />...

Jun 1, 2015