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Super Eagles Jet Off To Libya For AFCON Qualifiers Return Leg

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have left for Libya for the return leg of the Africa Cup of Nations qualification against the Mediterranean Knights on Tuesday.

A video posted on the team’s social media handles on Sunday showed when the players boarded bus from their hotel to the airport and their arrival at the airport to board a plain to the North African country.

The Eagles battled hard the break the defence of the Libyans and won the first encounter played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital on Friday.

It was Lazio of Italy midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, who came off the bench to score for the three-time African champions in the game where the Libyans camped in their own half most part of the 90 minutes defending with grit.

Dele-Bashiru, who replaced Alex Iwobi in the 74th minute, scored in the 86th minute after connecting well with a low cross from Moses Simon.

The goal ensured that the resilience of the Mediterranean Knights who employed all kinds of tricks including time-wasting to keep the Nigerians at bay, was broken.

Nigeria currently lead the Group D with seven points after three games, while Benin Republic closely follow with 6 points, with Rwanda and Libya having 2 points and one point respectively.

Nigeria will face the Libyans for the return leg on Tuesday at Benina Martyrs Stadium in Libya.

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Conference League: Felix was Brilliant Against Noah— Joe Cole

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Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has hailed Joao Felix following his impressive display in the Blues’ 8-0 win against Noah in the Conference League on Thursday.


Felix scored a brace as Chelsea defeated the Armenian side at Stamford Bridge.

The likes of Tosin Adarabioyo, Christopher Nkunku, Marc Guiu, Axel Disasi and Mykhailo Mudryk also scored for Enzo Maresca’s side.


“I thought he was brilliant; he applied himself,” Cole said on TNT Sports.

“You have to remember with Joao, he was a £100 million player at some point; his career has obviously gone here, there and everywhere, but he’s very, very talented; he wants to make Chelsea his home.

“This is what he needs to take his game to the next level, finishing with that kind of composure.”

Felix, meanwhile, is yet to start a game in the Premier League this season.

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Mourinho banned from Fenerbahce dressing room, fined £20,000

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Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has been handed his punishment for his “smells bad” rant aimed at VAR official Atilla Karaoglan after their win over Trabzonspor.


Mourinho’s men secured the win thanks to a goal in the 12th minute of stoppage time from Sofyan Ambrabat.

Despite picking up three points, the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss was far from pleased, arguing that VAR officiating favoured Trabzonspor, particularly through two contentious penalties awarded to the home side.


The Turkish Football Federation, TFF, has now decided to slap a significant fine and additional sanctions on Mourinho.

TFF issued a statement, saying: “The post-match flash interview and press conference are evaluated as a whole; the statements in question are contrary to sportsmanship, sports ethics or the concept of fair play, damage the reputation of the TFF, aim to diminish the value of Turkish football, cast a shadow over the impartiality of the referees and other match officials, and are therefore punished with a discretionary fine of 900,000 TL (£20,178) in accordance with Article 38/4-a of the FDT due to Unsportsmanlike Statements.”

Mourinho also received an additional fine of approximately £1,300 and was banned for one match, which barred him from the dressing room and the touchline.

The Portuguese tactician has been linked with a move out the Turkish League.

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Simon Upbeat Super Eagles Will Qualify For 2026 World Cup

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Moses Simon is optimistic the Super Eagles will earn a berth at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite a poor start to the qualifying series.


The three-time African champions are languishing in fifth position in Group D with three points from four games.

The Super Eagles must at least win their remaining six games in the qualifiers to be sure of a place at the 2026 World Cup finals, which will be co-hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United States of America.


“We have the quality; we have what it takes to win,” the 29-year-old told BBC Sport Africa. We don’t believe that we are not going to the World Cup.

The last qualifying games, we missed regular players and I believe they’ll be there next year to help the team.”

Born in Jos, his father served in the Nigerian Army before his retirement.

Simon is a product of the famed GBS Academy, the same football academy in Nigeria that produced the likes of Ahmed Musa.

He was linked with Nigerian Premier League club Kaduna United, as many professional clubs abroad were also eager to sign him.

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