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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.
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford could be heading to Barcelona, with reports suggesting he is ready to play a central attacking role under new manager Hansi Flick. Sports journalist Ben Jacobs revealed that Barcelona are considering a loan move for Rashford, although their main transfer target remains Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao.
Rashford is reportedly keen on a switch to the Spanish giants this summer and is open to adapting to Flick’s plans by operating through the middle in attack. The England international appears to have no future at Old Trafford under new manager Ruben Amorim.
United, however, have placed a £40 million price tag on Rashford, which could complicate the deal. It remains uncertain whether the club will allow him to leave on loan or insist on a permanent transfer.
Former Italy U-21 striker, Antonio Floro Flores, has taken a swipe at Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen, calling him an average player. Speaking with Kiss Kiss Napoli, Flores didn’t hold back, saying Osimhen should take his football career to Saudi Arabia and stop the noise.
Osimhen, who joined Napoli in 2020, helped the club win the Serie A title after a 33-year wait. However, he was loaned to Galatasaray last season, sparking mixed reactions about his future. Despite interest from top European clubs, Flores believes Osimhen has done little to earn the hype.
“Osimhen? He should go to Saudi Arabia. I’m honestly tired of hearing his name,” Flores said. “I get irritated when people talk about him like he’s some big star. He had only one good season. This is someone who turned his back on the city that made him famous. Even his own mother didn’t know him before Napoli.
“He even removed Napoli from his Instagram like he’s done something special. If I was his agent, I would’ve sent him to Saudi Arabia already. He’s not a champion, and I doubt he even realises it.”
PSG defender Achraf Hakimi has sent a friendly but firm message to Lionel Messi ahead of their clash at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 on Sunday. Hakimi, who once shared the dressing room with Messi at PSG, will now face the Argentine legend as rivals when PSG take on Inter Miami this weekend.
Speaking to ItalPress, the Moroccan star admitted it would be great to see Messi again, but made it clear that friendship stays off the pitch once the game starts. “It’ll be nice to meet Messi again, we shared some great moments,” Hakimi said. “But when the match begins, there are no friends. “He’ll do everything to win, and so will we. We’ll give it our all to qualify for the next round.”
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