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Chelle Believes Super Eagles Are Ready to Fight for the 2025 AFCON Title
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Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has expressed confidence that his team is ready to make a strong run at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Nigerian team, which has won the prestigious tournament three times, is set to face tough opponents in Group C, with Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania as their group mates.
Chelle, who took over as head coach just earlier this month, acknowledged the difficulty of the task ahead, knowing that each of the 24 teams in the competition brings formidable talent and experienced coaches.
However, he remains optimistic, stating that his team is highly motivated and determined to go for the title.
“I understand the challenges ahead, but I believe we have a squad hungry for revenge, and I’m also out for revenge. This will make the journey exciting,” Chelle said.
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Real Madrid Player Vinicius Junior Buys Stake in Portuguese Club FC Alverca
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Real Madrid Footballer, Vinicius Junior becomes the co-owner of Portuguese club FC Alverca. The player joined the business and claimed majority of the stake in the football team.
It was reported that the former owner of the FC Alverca, Ricardo Vicintin sold his shares. However the details about Vinicius getting majority of the shares has not been disclosed.
FC Alverca is now currently in the second spot in the Liga Portugal 2, pushing for the top spot.
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Brazilian Legend Cafu Disagrees with Cristiano Ronaldo’s G.O.A.T Status
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Brazilian Football legend Cafu states that Cristiano Ronaldo is not the created player of all time. The legend acknowledges Ronaldo’s talents but still states that there are other players that can be considered as the G.O.A.T. He mentioned players like Diego Maradona, Pelé, Michel Platini, Franz Beckenbauer and Garrincha.
Ronaldo has made an impressive reputation during his timeline and he still continues to impress fans as he turns 40. The unique skills has shown in the Saudi Pro League as he plays for Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo also acknowledges his determination and has called himself the most complete player ever, which sparked a debate among the football community.
The Brazilian Legend, Cafu, speaks to the media on Ronaldo and shares “Cristiano is a phenomenon, but not the best player of all time. The discussion about greatness should include players who have left an indelible mark on history.”
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Rangers Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu Reacts To Team’s Victory Over Remo Stars
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Rangers Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu reacts to his team’s victory in recent match against Remo stars.
The Rangers defeated Remo Stars with 2-1 in the Nigeria Premier Football League which was held on Sunday in Enugu state. Remo stars now records their first defeat in nine league matches.
Rangers head coach speaks with the media on their win “We are happy with the three points. I knew it was going to be a tough game against the league leaders.”
“The best team in Nigeria at the moment, so beating them and ending their unbeaten run, beating my friend, the assistant coach of the Super Eagles, is a big deal.”
“We know ourselves already, I told them how important the game was. Remo Stars were on 48 points and we were on 35 points before the game.”
“I told them how important players that winning this game will help us prove to ourselves, not to anyone else, that we can survive despite our injuries.”
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