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Nigeria
1st in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying2024 Schedule
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Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman continued his outstanding year with two goals to help his country to a 3-0 home win over neighbours Benin in their opening 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday.
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After a disappointing World Cup qualifying round, Nigeria return to action -- this time for AFCON Qualifying.
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Victor Osimhen has joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli, the Turkish club announced on Wednesday.
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Galatasaray have opened talks to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen on loan, the Turkish Super Lig club announced on Monday.
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Victor Osimhen was not included in Napoli's official 23-man Serie A squad for this season, after the Nigerian striker's expected move away from the club failed to materialise.
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Victor Osimhen 's future is in limbo after Chelsea failed to agree a deal to sign the Napoli striker before England's transfer deadline.
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Forward Victor Osimhen and vice-captain William Troost-Ekong are back in the Nigeria squad for new coach Bruno Labbadia's first assignment as Super Eagles coach.
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Gab & Juls discuss the futures of Romelu Lukaku and Victor Osimhen.
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Alex Iwobi speaks about becoming the first current Premier League player to release an EP.
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Alex Iwobi releasing his own music is an act of defiance against critics who can't accept footballers have lives and interests outside the game.
AFCON Qualifying Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
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1 | Nigeria | 1 | +3 | 3 |
2 | Rwanda | 1 | 0 | 1 |
3 | Libya | 1 | 0 | 1 |
4 | Benin | 1 | -3 | 0 |
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