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Troost-Ekong Determined to Win AFCON After Earning Bronze and Silver Medals
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has made it clear that winning the Africa Cup of Nations is his top priority.
The defender secured a bronze medal in his first AFCON outing in 2019 and came close to glory in the last edition, finishing as a runner-up after Nigeria lost 2-1 to hosts Côte d’Ivoire in the final.
Despite the disappointment, Troost-Ekong had an impressive tournament, scoring three goals and earning the Player of the Tournament award.
Now, with Morocco 2025 on the horizon, he is determined to complete the journey and lift the trophy.
“I’ve been there three times—bronze, silver—but I haven’t won it yet. That’s my ultimate goal. It means so much to me and to all the kids growing up in Africa and Nigeria,” he told talkSPORT.
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“Our Game Plan Worked”: Frank Onyeka on Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Victory
Nigerian player Frank Onyeka speaks on the recent match of the Super Eagles against Tunisia and shares what made the difference in our victory at AFCON 2025.
While interviewed, the player stated “I think our game plan worked really well. The way we pressed them high didn’t give them any chance to play, so that is what made the difference.”
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Super Eagles Star Calvin Bassey Opens Up on Nearly Walking Away from Football
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
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CAF Fines Egypt $5,000 Over Post-Match Media Violation After Zimbabwe Clash
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
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