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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
Eagles Coach Explains Why He Handed Debut To Ladapo Vs Manchester United
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Eagles Coach Explains Why He Handed Debut To Ladapo Vs Manchester United

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has explained why he was forced to hand a Premier League debut to ex-Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo against Manchester United on Saturday. The London club w...

Oct 2, 2017
Two Foreign-Based Pros Hit Zambia Camp Ahead Of Workout At Marcel Desailly Stadium
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Two Foreign-Based Pros Hit Zambia Camp Ahead Of Workout At Marcel Desailly Stadium

The Zambian national team will hold their first training session at the Marcel Desailly Stadium on Monday. Players and officials of the Copper Bullets will be accommodated at Best Western Premier H...

Oct 2, 2017
Ighalo & Balogun Begin Training In Abuja, Ndidi In Town, Prince Aggrey Surfaces
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Ighalo & Balogun Begin Training In Abuja, Ndidi In Town, Prince Aggrey Surfaces

Allnigeriasoccer.com has reliably gathered that Leicester City's current Young Player of the Year Wilfred Ndidi has landed in Nigeria ahead of the forthcoming World Cup qualifier against the Copper Bu...

Oct 2, 2017
Etebo Lands In Lagos Ahead Of Super Eagles First Training Session On Tuesday
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Etebo Lands In Lagos Ahead Of Super Eagles First Training Session On Tuesday

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CD Feirense attacking midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has landed in Lagos, ahead of Saturday's 2018 World Cup qualifying match against Zambia at Godswill Akpabio Inte...

Oct 1, 2017
Premier League Loanees Shine : C. Nwakali Nets Screamer, Henry Grabs Winner
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Premier League Loanees Shine : C. Nwakali Nets Screamer, Henry Grabs Winner

One-cap Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru netted a crucial goal for Anderlecht as they claimed a 1-0 win over Standard Liege in the Belgian First Division A on Sunday, October 1. The Everton loa...

Oct 1, 2017
Alhassan Ibrahim's Wait For Austria Vienna Maiden Goal Ends After 332 Minutes
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Alhassan Ibrahim's Wait For Austria Vienna Maiden Goal Ends After 332 Minutes

Nigeria international Alhassan Ibrahim's wait for his first goal in the colours of Austria Vienna finally ended when he struck in the second half of their 2-0 win over Rheindorf Altach on game week te...

Oct 1, 2017
(Photo) Zambia National Team Jet Out To Ghana For Four-Day Training Camp
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(Photo) Zambia National Team Jet Out To Ghana For Four-Day Training Camp

The Zambian national team jetted out to the Ghanaian capital on Sunday morning ahead of their World Cup qualifier against three-time African champions Nigeria next weekend in Uyo. According to a pr...

Oct 1, 2017
Nigeria International Striker Scores Brilliant Bicycle Kick For Brighton & Hove
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Nigeria International Striker Scores Brilliant Bicycle Kick For Brighton & Hove

Brighton & Hove Albion made it two wins in as many matches in the FA Women's Super League 2 after beating Durham Women 3-2 at Culver Road (Lancing, West Sussex) on Sunday afternoon. Nigeria int...

Oct 1, 2017
Rohr Receives Good News As Iwobi Starts For Arsenal Vs Brighton
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Rohr Receives Good News As Iwobi Starts For Arsenal Vs Brighton

Alex Iwobi has received the all-clear from Arsenal medics to report for international duty on Monday, October 2, with manager Arsene Wenger naming the winger in his starting line-up for Sunday afterno...

Oct 1, 2017
Creative Ola Aina Produces Second Assist Of The Season In Hull Big Win
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Creative Ola Aina Produces Second Assist Of The Season In Hull Big Win

Hull City registered their first win in six EFL Championship matches, thrashing Birmingham City 6-1 at the KCOM Stadium on Saturday.Chelsea loanee Ola Aina, making his 11th start in the division, aide...

Oct 1, 2017
Two Foreign-Based Stars Withdraw From Zambia Squad Ahead Of Nigeria Clash
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Two Foreign-Based Stars Withdraw From Zambia Squad Ahead Of Nigeria Clash

The Zambian national team have suffered a big blow ahead of their 2018 World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria, with two of the eleven foreign-based professionals called up for the tie withdrawing ...

Sep 30, 2017
Adedoyin Is First Nigerian To Score Against Man Utd In A League Game This Season
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Adedoyin Is First Nigerian To Score Against Man Utd In A League Game This Season

Korede Adedoyin netted his third league goal of the season as Everton were held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United in an U18 Premier League fixture held at Finch Farm Training Ground (Liverpool) on Sa...

Sep 30, 2017