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AFCON: Nwabali Returns, As Peseiro Names Unchanged Team
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has returned to the team to face Angola for the quarter-final clash on Friday at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
This is as Coach, Super Eagles of Nigeria, Jose Peserio, named the same 11 who started against Cameroon to execute the soccer war against Angola.
Nwabali has reclaimed his goalie spot ahead of Frank Uzoho who stood in for him after his injury in the Round 16 game.
The game is billed for 6pm Nigerian time.
Stanley Nwabali, goalkeeper for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has been plunged into mourning following the death of his father.
The footballer broke the news on his Instagram page on Friday, sharing a brief yet emotional tribute.
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“Rest in peace, dad,” Nwabali wrote in the post, accompanied by a tearful emoji.
While the cause of death was not disclosed, the announcement has sparked an outpouring of condolences from fans, teammates, and members of the football community.
More to follow……….
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have officially booked their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
This achievement follows Libya’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali, a result that has effectively ended Rwanda’s chances of progressing to the tournament.
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With Rwanda stuck at five points from five matches, even a victory in their upcoming game against Nigeria in Uyo won’t be enough to overtake the Super Eagles in the Group D standings.
Nigeria currently sits atop the group with 10 points, followed by Benin with six, Rwanda with five, and Libya at the bottom with four.
Nigeria’s qualification marks a significant milestone as they aim for their fourth AFCON title, last winning the prestigious tournament in 2013.
The Super Eagles, led by head coach Jose Peseiro, have shown consistent form throughout the qualifiers and will be looking to maintain their momentum heading into the tournament.
Meanwhile, Benin remains in contention for the group’s second qualification spot.
They face a crucial match against Nigeria tonight, needing a positive result to stay in the running.
The race for qualification will conclude on Monday, with Libya hosting Benin in the final Group D game.
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has earned a spot among football’s elite, being nominated for the prestigious 2024 Globe Soccer Awards Men’s Best Player prize.
The Atalanta forward joins a distinguished list of players including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Erling Haaland, as revealed by the award organisers on Thursday.
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Lookman, who finished 14th in this year’s Ballon d’Or rankings, has enjoyed a standout year with both Atalanta and the Nigerian national team.
His impressive performances at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where he scored three goals in seven matches, were a highlight, despite Nigeria’s narrow defeat to Côte d’Ivoire in the final.
Further solidifying his case, Lookman scored a historic hat trick in the UEFA Europa League final, helping Atalanta to victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
This remarkable form has also earned him a place among the candidates for the CAF Player of the Year award.
The winner of the Globe Soccer Awards Men’s Best Player will be announced on December 27, 2024, in Dubai, UAE.
The full list of nominees for the award is as follows:
1. Nicolò Barella
2. Jude Bellingham
3. Hakan Çalhanoğlu
4. Dani Carvajal
5. Artem Dovbyk
6. Phil Foden
7. Antoine Griezmann
8. Alejandro Grimaldo
9. Viktor Gyökeres
10. Erling Haaland
11. Harry Kane
12. Toni Kroos
13. Robert Lewandowski
14. Ademola Lookman
15. Emiliano Martínez
16. Lautaro Martínez
17. Kylian Mbappé
18. Lionel Messi
19. Dani Olmo
20. Cole Palmer
21. Rodrigo
22. Rodrygo
23. Cristiano Ronaldo
24. Bukayo Saka
25. Mohamed Salah
26. William Saliba
27. Federico Valverde
28. Vinícius Júnior
29. Vitinha
30. Nico Williams
31. Florian Wirtz
32. Granit Xhaka
33. Lamine Yamal
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