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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Super Eagles Triumph Over Benin, Cameroon and Mauritania Also Secure Wins
In a dominant performance, the Super Eagles of Nigeria comfortably secured a 3-0 victory against the Republic of Benin, kicking off their AFCON qualifying campaign with a strong start.
Nigeria’s win places them at the top of Group D with three points from their opening match.
Ademola Lookman was the standout player, scoring twice, while Victor Osimhen added to the tally with a goal after coming on as a substitute.
The match showcased Nigeria’s attacking prowess, as they controlled the game from start to finish.
Meanwhile, in another exciting AFCON qualifier, Cameroon overcame a tough challenge from Namibia with a narrow 1-0 win at the Roumdé Adjia Stadium.
The Indomitable Lions were made to sweat for their victory, as Namibia proved a tough opponent, applying constant pressure throughout the match.
However, Cameroon’s captain, Vincent Aboubakar, broke the deadlock in the second half with a well-placed goal, earning his team three valuable points.
Over in Nouakchott, Mauritania also started their AFCON journey on a high note with a 1-0 win over Botswana.
The match was tightly contested, with Mauritania dominating possession but finding it difficult to penetrate Botswana’s solid defense.
However, their persistence paid off when Sidi Amar struck in the 84th minute to secure the win for the Mourabitounes.
It was a vital victory for Mauritania, giving them a crucial boost as they look to qualify for the tournament.
As the AFCON qualifiers continue, these early results set the tone for what promises to be a highly competitive road to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Fans across the continent are eagerly following the progress of their national teams as they fight for a spot in the prestigious tournament.
Bukayo Saka believes Arsenal have what it takes to go all the way in the Champions League this season.
The winger shared his thoughts after helping the Gunners secure a big win over Real Madrid in the second leg of their quarter-final clash on Wednesday night.
Although he missed a penalty, Saka made up for it by netting Arsenal’s first goal in the second half. Gabriel Martinelli followed up with another, sealing a 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.
With a 3-0 win from the first leg at the Emirates, Arsenal cruised into the semi-finals with a dominant 5-1 aggregate score.
Next up, Mikel Arteta’s side will battle it out with Paris Saint-Germain for a spot in the final.
Speaking after the game, Saka said, “We’ve shown we can go toe-to-toe with top teams anywhere. I truly believe we can lift the trophy this year.”
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has praised Arsenal’s young talent Myles Lewis-Skelly after his standout performance in their 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second leg.
The 18-year-old played the full match at the Bernabeu, helping Arsenal secure a historic victory with goals from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
Speaking on TNT Sports, Ferdinand was full of admiration for the teenager’s composure.
“Wait, Lewis-Skelly is really just 18?” he asked, clearly impressed. “He looks so calm and confident both on and off the ball.”
Ferdinand added that even before the match, Lewis-Skelly appeared relaxed and composed while taking a call, calling him a “special” player.
The young midfielder will now be hoping to keep up his strong form when Arsenal take on Ipswich Town in the Premier League.
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has pointed out what he sees as a big edge Paris Saint-Germain have over Arsenal in their upcoming Champions League semi-final clash.
Both teams secured their spots in the last four after PSG saw off Aston Villa and Arsenal pulled off a huge win against Real Madrid.
Speaking to TNT Sports, Cole praised Arsenal’s performance and the progress under Mikel Arteta, saying the club is in a great place despite falling out of the Premier League title race.
He noted that Arsenal have already faced PSG earlier in the competition, which helps reduce the element of surprise. However, he believes the real game-changer is that the second leg will be played in Paris.
With the away goals rule no longer in play, Cole thinks hosting the second leg gives PSG a significant advantage.
Still, he gave Arsenal full credit for their display at the Bernabeu, calling it a brilliant achievement.
The first leg will be held at the Emirates later this month, with the return match scheduled for May in Paris.
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