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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.
Ghanaian Referee, Daniel Laryea, who officiated the Nigeria vs Morocco game in AFCON gets interviews and shared his experience.
The referee reveals how it was his first time in a semi final and was kind of nervous. “I’ve been to three AFCON tournaments, but this is the first time I’ve been in a semi-final.”
“So when coaches choose you for that game, they know your skills and what you can do. But of course, you feel a little nervous because of the level of the match.”
Nigerian Footballer, Bright Osayi-Samuel , react to match as Super Eagles lose to Morocco.
The player calls out CAF for their referee appointment. He shares how the Ghanaian Referee was tough on the field and made bad choices.
“One thing I would say is that the referee was really bad. I’m not saying that was the reason we lost. He is making really bad choices and it’s really tough to watch because we have referees like this in big games like today.
He then praises Morocco for a good game “But Morocco did really well.”
Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle speaks and shared why Nigeria lost the AFCON match to Morocco.
It can be noted that the match was held on the 14th of January, 2026. Nigeria lost the match with a draft in the penalties, 4-2.
During a recent interview, Chelle shared his observations about the match and shared why they lost.
“From a technical point of view, the Super Eagles weren’t at the same level as we displayed in our other matches.”
“I don’t want to say the reason was fatigue, but the truth is that we lacked movement and power.”
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