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Nigeria have qualified for the last 16 of the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 3-2 victory over Tunisia on Saturday night. The Super Eagles began their tournament with a narrow 2-1 win over Tanzania on Tuesday. And they came into this game knowing that three points against the Carthage Eagles will put them in control of Group C. The North Africans had thrashed Uganda 3-0 in their opening fixture and were also keen to qualify. But Victor Osimhen headed Nigeria into the lead before the break, before goals from Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman put Eric Chelle’s…

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has explained why his team was defeated 2-1 by Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday evening. Maresca watched as Unai Emery’s side defeated the Blues at Stamford Bridge. Joao Pedro had handed the Premier League west London club the lead, but substitute Ollie Watkins scored a brace to give the visitors all three points. Speaking in his post-match interview, Maresca suggested that his team was not clinical enough in front of goal against Aston Villa. “I think the goal we conceded, for sure it changed the dynamic of the game. Until the goal, we…

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has made two changes to his starting line-up for tonight’s clash with Tunisia.Chelle has altered his formation from 4-4-2 to 4-4-3. As expected, Stanley Nwabali retains his position in goal. Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey all kept their places at the back, with Bruno Onyemaechi replacing Zaidu Sanusi at right-back. Captain Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi will line up in midfield.Victor Osimhen will be supported upfront by Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams.

Bendel Insurance extended their unbeaten run to seven games following a 2-0 home win over Kwara United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, on Saturday. The hosts started the game strongly pinning Kwara United back. The pressure paid off when Emmanuel Akpan fired home from inside the box after 19 minutes. Imama Amapakabo’s side maintained their dominance, and got the second through Kayode Oke three minutes before the break. Insurance moved to 11th position on the table following the win. Kwara United remain in 12th position despite the defeat. The remaining matchday 20 fixtures will be played on Sunday.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday said he and his supporters stood firm and voted President Bola Tinubu when it was tough. Wike noted that those that are now supporting Tinubu were nowhere to be found when he and his followers backed the President in the last presidential election. He spoke during a thanksgiving service organized by the former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche, in Ochigba, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. Wike’s comment is coming less than one month after Governor Sim Fubara defected from the Peoples…

A United States congressman, Riley Moore, has said recent American airstrikes in Nigeria helped prevent deadly attacks during the 2025 Christmas period, contrasting the military action with previous years marked by violence against Christian communities. In a post on X on Saturday, Moore recalled that Christians were killed in Nigeria during the past two Christmas seasons but said this year was different, as US forces targeted Islamist militant groups instead. “For the past two Christmases, Christians have been murdered in Nigeria. This year, thanks to @POTUS, radical Islamic terrorists were on the receiving end of 12 Tomahawk missiles,” Moore wrote.…

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde N50 billion as support for the Ibadan explosion. Fayose disclosed this in an interview with TVC on Friday. He criticized Makinde for telling Nigerians skewed details on his conversation with President Tinubu. “The president of Nigeria, yes, he wanted the sitting; he wanted the minister to be appointed. Circumstances did not allow him to get that slot. “But you did not tell Nigerians you got, at the prerogative, at the mercy of Mr. President, 50 billion Naira in support of the…

The Executive Director of the United States-based humanitarian organization Equipping the Persecuted, Judd Saul, has issued an urgent security alert warning some communities in Plateau State to remain vigilant against a potential attack by Fulani bandits on Saturday, December 27th, particularly at midnight. In a post on his verified X account, Saul, whose NGO provides essential support and resources specifically to persecuted Christians in Nigeria, stated that he has privileged and authentic information indicating that the bandits have finalized plans to attack communities such as Kara-Bisichi, Rassa, and Mararaban Foron of Foron District, all in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area,…

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, representing Sokoto South, has called on residents of Sokoto State to remain calm following reports of United States airstrikes targeting ISIS-linked terrorists on Christmas Day. In a statement posted on his personal X account, the former Sokoto State governor said he was aware of reports concerning the airstrikes, which marked a direct US military action in Nigeria based on intelligence about ISWAP threats, and urged citizens to remain law-abiding while authorities clarify the situation.   “I have noted the reports concerning an airstrike carried out as part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts through cooperation between the federal…

The results of Boxing Day (Friday) 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, matches are out. DAILY POST reports that Egypt defeated South Africa 1-0 in Group B,  thanks to Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah’s only goal of the encounter. Also in Group B, Angola and Zimbabwe played a 1-1 draw to remain in third and fourth positions in the standings. Similarly, in Group A, host nation Morocco drew 1-1 with Mali, thanks to goals from Brahim Diaz and Lassine Sinayoko. Zambia played a 0-0 draw with Comoros in Group A to remain in third and fourth positions on the log. Meanwhile,…