Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has reacted to the team’s victory over the Super Eagles of Nigeria, reports Completesports.com. The Atlas Lions secured a place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Nigeria. Bounou was the hero for Morocco, saving twice in the shootout. Read Also:AFCON [...] The post AFCON 2025: Bounou Reflects On Morocco’s Win Over Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports.

New Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has disclosed that he should be blamed for Los Blancos’ exit from Copa del Rey. Jefte Betancor netted a dramatic lobbed winning goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time after Gonzalo Garcia had equalized for the visitors three minutes earlier, completing a 3-2 victory for the home side. [...] The post Arbeloa: Blame Me For Real Madrid Exit From Copa del Rey appeared first on Complete Sports.

Day 28 (Wednesday, 15 January, 2026) Well done, Super Eagles; The Better Side Won Penalty Heartbreak After 120 Minutes Of Grit UNFORTUNATELY, our boys could not overcome the odds stacked against them in the semi-finals of the AFCON 2025. Following 120 minutes of an absorbing encounter that ended goalless at the Prince Moulay Abdullah Stadium [...] The post AFCON 2025 Diary Day 28: Penalty Pain, Tactical Lessons And Why Morocco Truly Deserved The Win appeared first on Complete Sports.

Legendary Nigeria midfielder Sunday Oliseh has hailed Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyeamachi for his impressive display against Morocco’s star winger Brahim Diaz in the AFCON 2025 semifinal encounter in Rabat on Wednesday. Onyeamachi was massive for the Super Eagles as he managed to neutralise most threats by Diaz. The Real Madrid Star had gone into [...] The post AFCON 2025: Oliseh Hails Onyemaechi For Keeping Diaz Quiet appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bright Osayi-Samuel was critical of handling of Wednesday’s semi-final encounter between Nigeria and hosts Morocco by Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea. The Super Eagles lost 4-2 on penalities to Walid Regragui’s side in Rabat. Osayi-Samuel Laments Poor Officiating “The referee was appalling, not saying that is why we lost,” Osayi-Samuel said after the game “He made [...] The post AFCON 2025: Osayi-Samuel Rues Super Eagles’ Loss To Morocco, Criticises Officiating appeared first on Complete Sports.

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui says his team deserved a place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. The Atlas Lions edged Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a goalless semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday night. Morocco will be playing in final of the AFCON for the first time in 21 [...] The post AFCON 2025: Morocco Deserved Win Over Super Eagles — Regragui appeared first on Complete Sports.

Napoli manager Antonio Conte has disclosed that striker Rasmus Hojlund has made massive improvement since his arrival to the club. Recall that Hojlund left Manchester United last summer to join Napoli, after struggling to impress at Old Trafford. However, the Danish striker has netted nine goals and provide two assists in his 24 games across [...] The post Conte: Hojlund Has Made Massive Improvement At Napoli appeared first on Complete Sports.

Stanley Nwabali has expressed disappointment following the Super Eagles’ defeat to Morocco in the semi-finals of the AFCON 2025 on Wednesday. The Super Eagles’ hopes of clinching a fourth AFCON title was ended after they lost 4-2 on penalties after 90 minutes and extra-time ended 0-0. Nwabali was impressive in goal for the Super Eagles [...] The post AFCON 2025: Not Again –Nwabali Laments Super Eagles’ Loss To Morocco appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has admitted that Morocco deserved to go through to the AFCON final after the hosts overcame his side on penalties in Wednesday’s semi-final in Rabat. After 90 minutes and extra-time ended goalless, Morocco triumphed 4-2 via penalty shootout. Yassine Bounou was the hero for the Atlas Lions as he [...] The post AFCON 2025: Morocco Deserve To Win –Chelle Admits appeared first on Complete Sports.

Following Nigeria’s 4-2 penalty shootout defeat to the Atlas Lions of Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU appraises the performance of the players… Stanley Nwabali 7/10 Produced his best performance of the tournament. The Chippa United goalkeeper unfortunately couldn’t help his team secure a place in the [...] The post AFCON 2025: How Super Eagles Rated In Defeat To Morocco appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian international Waidi Akanni has blamed the Super Eagles’ lack of preparedness for the team’s penalty shootout loss to Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Youssef El-Nesyri scored the winning penalty, and Yassine “Bono” Bounou saved two as Morocco booked its place in the Africa Cup of Nations final [...] The post AFCON 2025: Akanni Blames Eagles’ Lack Of Penalty Preparedness For Loss Vs Morocco appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Super Eagles were defeated 4-2 on penalties by Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat on Wednesday. The game kicked off with a weak pass from Semi Ajayi in the second minute that almost gifted Morocco their opening goal, but his timely recovery blocked the ball from causing [...] The post AFCON 2025: Gallant Eagles Fall To Morocco On Penalty Shootout appeared first on Complete Sports.

On match nights, football in Nigeria is rarely just about the scoreline. It is about community, energy, shared belief, and the moments that linger long after the final whistle. TECNO, the mobile technology brand known for pushing innovation into everyday life, leaned into that reality with a series of AFCON watch parties that blended live [...] The post TECNO Elevates AFCON Viewing Experience With ELLA The AI At Fan Watch Parties appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named his starting X1 for tonight’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final encounter against the Atlas Lions of Morocco. Chelle made only one change to the team that defeated the Desert Foxes of Algeria 2-0 in the quarter-final. Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali as expected will take his position [...] The post AFCON 2025: Chelle Unveils Super Eagles Starting X1 Vs Morocco appeared first on Complete Sports.

As the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 unfolds and excitement continues to build across the continent, TECNO, Official Global Partner of the tournament, is actively extending the matchday experience beyond stadiums and screens through a series of ongoing Technology Carnival activations and offline watching parties taking place across multiple African countries. [...] The post TECNO Brings AFCON 2025 To Life Through Ongoing Technology Carnival Activations Across Africa appeared first on Complete Sports.

Completesports.com’s live blogging of the AFCON 2025 Semi-final match between the the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Atlas Lions of Morocco at Prince Moulay Abdullah Stadium Rabat, Morocco. By James Agberebi, in Rabat The post Nigeria Vs Morocco Live Blogging – AFCON 2025 Semi-Final appeared first on Complete Sports.

Shooting Stars thrashed Enyimba 3-0 in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, encounter in Ibadan on Wednesday. Lucky Emmanuel opened scoring for Shooting Stars on 17 minutes. The hosts scored two more goals in the second half through Sodiq Ibrahim, and Qamar Adegoke. Leaders Rivers United held eight-time champions Rangers to a 0-0 draw at [...] The post NPFL: Shooting Stars Thrash Enyimba; Warri Wolves, Pillars, Insurance Win Away appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has charged the team to go all out for a win against Morocco, Completesports.com reports. Nigeria and hosts Morocco will battle for a place in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat tonight. Troost-Ekong stated that the Super Eagles will win the trophy should they [...] The post AFCON 2025: Troost-Ekong Upbeat Super Eagles Will Beat Morocco appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s football leadership has delivered a united and defiant message ahead of the AFCON 2025 semi-final clash against hosts Morocco, insisting that the Super Eagles will not be intimidated by crowd pressure, refereeing controversy, or off-field politics. Both Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, and Technical Director, Augustine Eguavoen, have played down [...] The post “Forget Politics, It’s 11 vs 11” – NFF Rally Super Eagles Ahead of Morocco AFCON Semi-Final appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has disclosed that Kai Havertz is fit to face Chelsea in tonight’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg clash at Stamford Bridge. The former Chelsea forward has only recently returned to action following a five-month injury lay-off. Havertz made his long-awaited comeback at the weekend, featuring for Arsenal against Portsmouth in the [...] The post Carabao Cup: Havertz Ready To Face Chelsea –Arteta appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel is confident in Nigeria’s ability to overcome tournament hosts Morocco in their highly anticipated AFCON 2025 semi-final clash. Nigeria will face Morocco in front of a hostile crowd, but Osayi-Samuel believes the Super Eagles’ mentality, structure and consistency can neutralise the hosts’ threats and secure a place in the final. Speaking [...] The post AFCON 2025: Osayi-Samuel Confident Super Eagles Can Silence Hosts Morocco appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Nigerian international Emmanuel Okoduwa has predicted that the Super Eagles will face a tough battle against Morocco in tonight’s semi-final clash of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The high-flying Super Eagles of Nigeria, parading the likes of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman among other game-changers, will face their biggest test yet in the [...] The post AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Vs Morocco Will Be Tough Battle –Ex-International appeared first on Complete Sports.

Popular Nigerian content creator and livestreamer, Peller, has promised to reward Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman with ₦500,000 for each goal he scores against Morocco. Ademola Lookman, who played in Nigeria’s win over Algeria, will face Morocco on January 14, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The livestreamer announced this during a [...] The post AFCON 2025: Peller Offers Lookman ₦500k For Each Goal Against Morocco appeared first on Complete Sports.

The African iGaming market has entered a phase of maturity: today, it is not budgets that win, but strategy, expertise, and trust. While just a few years ago scale and aggressive market presence were the key growth drivers, now success depends on a deep understanding of the local context. Aggressive PR campaigns are gradually becoming [...] The post Local Expertise Is The New Reality Of The African iGaming Market appeared first on Complete Sports.

As Nigeria prepare for a daunting Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semi-final clash against hosts Morocco, Super Eagles defenders Bruno Onyemaechi and Chidozie Awaziem have offered insight into the mentality driving the squad. The players highlighted patience, focus, and mental toughness as key weapons for the decisive encounter. Nigeria will face the Atlas Lions [...] The post Super Eagles Camp Reveals Players’ Mindset Ahead of Morocco Clash appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Morocco head coach, Walid Regragui has branded his side’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semi-final clash against Nigeria as “a final before its time”, as the Atlas Lions seek to reach the last stage of the competition on home soil. The highly anticipated semi-final will take place at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, [...] The post “This is A Final” – Coach Regragui Warns as Morocco Prepare Hostile AFCON 2025 Semi-Final vs Nigeria appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Holders Nigeria’s Super Falcons will discover their group opponents at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, Completesports.com reports. The draw ceremony will hold at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat. The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has expanded the biennial competition to 16 teams. The Super Falcons, hosts Morocco Algeria, [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons To Know Group Foes Thursday appeared first on Complete Sports.

Day 27 (Tuesday, 13 January, 2026) Super Eagles Fight The Odds Mourinho Tips Morocco As AFCON Favourites AS IF the odds facing Nigeria’s Super Eagles in their AFCON 2025 semi-final showdown with Morocco that I listed in my diary yesterday were not heavy enough, no less a global football personality than Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho [...] The post AFCON 2025 Diary Day 27: Mourinho’s Verdict, Super Eagles’ Mental Test & AFCON Semi-Final Drama appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face host nation Morocco in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tonight in what promises to be a blockbuster fixture. Nigeria have been one of the standout stories of the tournament, exceeding expectations after the disappointment of missing out on qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 52: Morocco vs Nigeria Preview appeared first on Complete Sports.

Epic movie buffs will remember Mel Gibson’s classic performance as William Wallace in the ‘Brave Heart’, his enthralling harangues before leading his men to battle, however, Eric Chelle is channeling his inner Wallace. It has been over 3 decades since the silver screen gifted us that hair raising speech in Wallace’s final battle, and now [...] The post Eric Chelle ‘Brave Heart’ Battle Cry Might End Morocco’s Invincibility appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw is in confident mood ahead of his side’s semi-final encounter against the Pharaohs of Egypt. The two former champions will clash in Tangier on Wednesday (today). Senegal and Egypt have impressed in the competition so far, recording four wins, and one draw. Read Also:AFCON 2025: Egypt Mentally Ready For Senegal [...] The post AFCON 2025: Thiaw Upbeat Senegal Will Beat Egypt To Final Spot appeared first on Complete Sports.

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations was such a vibe; the on-field and off-field action earned so much acclaim it raised the bar for CAF and future hosts. Players and teams were on a different level, but the biggest impact on the tournament like Arya Stark slaying the Whitewalker King in GOT, was the officiating. [...] The post CAF Must Act Swiftly to Arrest Bad Reputation of Officiating at AFCON 2025 appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan says his team is mentally prepared for their semi-final clash with the Terangha Lions of Senegal. It will be a repeat of the AFCON 2021 final which Senegal won on penalties. Egypt, who are targeting a record-extending eighth title defeated defending champions Cote d’Ivoire 3-2 in the quarter-final. Senegal edged [...] The post AFCON 2025: Egypt Mentally Ready For Senegal Clash — Hassan appeared first on Complete Sports.

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AFCON 2025 has entered its decisive stage. After the quarter-finals narrowed the field, four teams remain with realistic claims on the trophy and no room left for recovery. After the quarter-finals, the family meeting has moved fully into decision-making territory. Four teams remain. No safety nets. No explanations. Just execution. Nigeria are still standing, not [...] The post AFCON 2025: The Family Meeting Reaches the Semi-Final appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu has said they will go into today’s (Wednesday) semi-final clash with AFCON 2025 hosts Morocco to have fun. The Super Eagles will continue their quest for a fourth AFCON title when they take on Morocco inside the 69,500 capacity Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat. Both teams will go into the [...] The post AFCON 2025: We Just Want To Go Out There And Have Fun Against Morocco –Super Eagles Defender, Ogbu appeared first on Complete Sports.