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WAFCON 2024: Nigerians react as Super Falcons beat South Africa, qualify for final

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A cross-section of Nigerians on social media have reacted to the Super Falcons’ 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON semi-final 2–1 victory against South Africa.

Ekwutosblog reports that the Super Falcons of Nigeria qualified for the final of the WAFCON on Tuesday evening after defeating Banyana Banyana.

Defender Michelle Alozie netted the late winner against the South Africans, with the match seemingly heading for extra time.

Alozie launched a long ball into the South African box, which evaded everyone, including the goalkeeper, and nestled into the net, stunning their formidable opponents.

The victory ensured Nigeria’s qualification for the WAFCON final, where they will face the winner between Ghana and Morocco.

Reacting, some Nigerians on social media hailed the Super Falcons for reaching the final, urging them to go on and win their 10th title.

Others insisted that Super Falcons head coach, Justine Pwanidi Madugu, needs to improve his use of substitutions.

Here are some comments gathered by Ekwutosblog on X:

@SamuelA66597025: “Good play from the super falcons but I think the coach can improve in his substitution; players are tired and no substitution till almost the 80th minute.”

@dhaniel: “Let’s go bag that 10th Afcon.”

@ChiMaria_: “Super proud
Watched this match and yes.”

@AndreNath5: “Congratulations to super falcons and @alozieee love you dear.”

@GenesisErim: “Naija To The World. Amapaino Girls Didn’t See This Coming.”

@prochibelrex: “Best Team in Africa for a reason.”

@vicDviking: “Congrats To The Super Falcons and Alozie Let’s Get The Cup Home.”

@LeaguesReporter: “That was a classic goal from Michelle Alozie, a goal of the tournament contender.”

@98Yetunde: “love it. we have a final match to win.”

@theafricajaguar: “Congratulations Super Falcons.”

@yocojayy: “Well done. Let’s go get the trophy.”

@DejiAcre: “Impressive win.”

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2026 World Cup: Super Eagles waiting for FIFA’s decision – Iwobi

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February 6, 2026

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Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?

The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.

“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER

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President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences

to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.

The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.

President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.

I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)

 

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EPL: Arsenal’s starting XI against Man Utd unveiled

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January 25, 2026

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Arsenal’s starting XI to face Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday evening has been unveiled.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta opted to start Gabriel Jesus ahead of Viktor Gyokeres to lead the Gunners’ attack against the Red Devils.

This comes after Jesus scored a brace against Inter Milan in the Champions League in midweek.

The Brazilian will be assisted by Bukayo Saka and Leandro on the wings.

In midfield, Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard return to join Martin Zubimendi.

Arsenal’s starting XI: Raya, Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, Hincapie, Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard, Saka, Trossard, Jesus.

Substitutes:  Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, White, Lewis-Skelly, Merino, Eze, Martinelli, Madueke, Gyokeres.

The kick-off time for the match is 5.30 pm.

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