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CAF Selects Two Nigerian Referees for 2025 U-20 AFCON

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected two Nigerian referees for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

Aminu Shamtali Shuaibu and Muhammadu Yakubu are among the 14 referees chosen for the tournament. CAF has also appointed 15 assistant referees, 10 VAR officials, and three assessors.

Last week, CAF confirmed Egypt as the new host after Cote d’Ivoire pulled out. The competition is set to take place from April 27 to May 18.

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will compete in Group B alongside Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa.


 

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Morocco Coach Explains How They Eliminated the Netherlands

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Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi speaks on the Netherlands’ elimination from the World Cup.

The coach explained why the team was eliminated. “Morocco has gained everybody’s respect now,” Ouahbi said, adding: “It’s not because of what we’ve said. We’ve now shown it.

“We completely dominated a Netherlands team. We had 70% possession, more shots and more expected goals. We controlled the match. We wanted to stay calm, play our game and believe that if it went to penalties, we had an exceptional goalkeeper. We didn’t turn the match into a chaotic battle. We controlled it.”


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Troost-Ekong Reveals His Best South African Player at the World Cup

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Nigerian footballer and former captain William Troost-Ekong revealed the standout player for him in the South African team during this World Cup.

He shared that Mbekezile Mbokazi really stood out in the World Cup match against Canada.

Despite their loss, he praised the team’s performance. “It speaks volumes that Mbokazi [Mbekezile] was the best player on the South African team. I believe Okon also had considerable possession of the ball.”


 

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Fabrizio Romano Confirms Robert Lewandowski’s Next Destination

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Poland footballer Robert Lewandowski’s new club has officially been revealed.

It can be noted that the player was involved in the ongoing summer transfer window, with negotiations taking place over his future.

The footballer will be joining Chicago Fire. It can be recalled that he visited the club two weeks ago, and the move has now been confirmed. The information was shared by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.


 

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