Sports - Abia ThinkTank News

Jan

2026

Senegal Defeat Morocco To Win AFCON

Senegal Defeat Morocco To Win AFCON Senegal have won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 following a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over host Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Sunday. The match in Rabat was marked by high tension, a missed penalty, and a stunning extra-time goal from Pape Gueye. The game ended 0-0 after 90 minutes of regulation time. A major controversy erupted in stoppage time when Morocco was awarded a penalty after a VAR review, leading to a nearly 20-minute delay as the Senegal players walked off the pitch in protest before returning. Morocco’s Brahim…

Jan

2026

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

AFCON 2025: Despite Loss To Morocco, BUA Chairman Promises To Fulfil Pledge Of $500,000 To Super Eagles

Football, News Flash, Sports

AFCON 2025: Despite Loss To Morocco, BUA Chairman Promises To Fulfill Pledge Of $500,000 To Super Eagles In a heartening display of support amid disappointment, Nigerian billionaire Abdulsamad Rabiu has announced he will honor his $500,000 pledge to the Super Eagles, despite the team’s semifinal exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the hands of hosts Morocco. The Super Eagles’ campaign came to a dramatic end on January 14, 2026, in Rabat, where they faced Morocco in a tense semifinal that ended 0-0 after extra time. Morocco advanced to the final with a 4-2 victory in the…

Jan

2026

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

Morocco Vs Nigeria AFCON 2025 Semi-Final Preview: Special Feature On All You Need To Know

Football, News Review, Sports

Morocco Vs Nigeria AFCON 2025 Semi-Final Preview: Special Package On 'All You Need To Know' The Super Eagles of Nigeria and Morocco are set for a heavyweight showdown when they meet in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at 9 p.m. tonight, January 14, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. This is another chance for the Super Eagles of Nigeria to cement their standing among Africa’s elite. A win would send the West African country into a ninth AFCON final and secure consecutive final appearances for the first time since 1988 and 1990. It…

Jan

2026

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Trash Mozambique, Cruises Into Quarter-Finals

Football, News Flash, Sports

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Trash Mozambique, Cruise Into Quarter-finals Nigeria produced one of their most complete performances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday night, sweeping aside Mozambique 4–0 in their Round of 16 encounter at the Stade de Fès to book a place in the quarter-finals. The Super Eagles arrived in Fès in confident mood after a perfect group-stage campaign, and they wasted little time asserting their authority against a Mozambique side making their first appearance in the knockout rounds of the competition. Nigeria dominated possession from the start, pressing high and forcing mistakes from the Mambas’…

Dec

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

OBU OHAFIA ASSOCIATION In Collaboration With Abia State Government, Others Present OHAFIA UNITY MARATHON 2025, 2nd Edition

Abia State, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Sports

Nov

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

Nigeria Thrash Gabon 4-1, Advance To World Cup Playoff Final

Football, International, Sports

Nigeria Thrash Gabon 4 – 1, Advance To World Cup Playoff Final Victor Osimhen scored twice as the Super Eagles sealed an emphatic 4-1 victory over the Panthers of Gabon in extra time to advance to the next playoff stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday at Stade Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco. After a goalless first half, Akor Adams broke the deadlock early in the second half, capitalising on a player’s error to put Nigeria ahead. Gabon, however, equalised four minutes before the end of the match, forcing the game into extra time. Chidera Ejuke restored Nigeria’s…

Nov

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

Outrage As FIFA Names South African Referees For Nigeria’s World Cup Playoff Match

Football, News Flash, Sports

Outrage As FIFA Names South African Referees For Nigeria’s World Cup Playoff Match FIFA has appointed a team of South African match officials for the forthcoming Super Eagles’ World Cup playoff clash against Gabon. Nigeria will take on Gabon on November 13 in one of the two semi-finals of the African World Cup playoffs in Morocco. The winner of the match will face either Congo DR or Cameroon in the final to clinch the sole slot to represent Africa at the intercontinental playoff. South Africa’s Tom Abongile has been named the centre referee for Nigeria’s semi-final match. Zakhele Siwela, another…

Oct

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

Davido Appointed Chairman Osun Sports Trust Fund

News Flash, Personality, Sports

Davido Appointed Chairman Osun Sports Trust Fund The Osun State Government has announced the appointment of Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund. The government said the move was aimed at raising funds to transform the state sports sector. It also reaffirmed its commitment to completing the ongoing renovation and rehabilitation of the Osogbo Township Stadium, assuring that the upgraded facility will meet Olympic standards upon completion. As reported by the Guardian Nigeria, confirming the appointment, the state deputy governor, Kola Adewusi, who doubles as the Commissioner for Sports, said the…

Oct

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

2026 World Cup: How Nigeria Can Qualify After Lesotho Win

Football, Sports

How Nigeria Can Qualify For 2026 World Cup After Lesotho Win Nigeria’s slim 2-1 victory over Lesotho on Friday has kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive; but qualification is still delicately poised heading into the final round of Group C fixtures. The Super Eagles were made to sweat against Lesotho, with captain William Troost-Ekong and debutant Akor Adams finding the net to secure a much-needed three points. Despite the win, Nigeria remain in third place in the group, trailing Benin Republic with three points and South Africa with one point as the race for automatic qualification for the…

Oct

2025

0 Comments

By Abia ThinkTank

US Bars Iran From Attending World Cup Draw

Football, Sports, World News

US Bars Iran From Attending World Cup Draw The U.S. denied an Iranian delegation entry to attend the World Cup draw in the country, according to the spokesperson for the Iranian Football Federation (FFI), Amir-Mehdi Alawi. Among those affected were FFI President Mehdi Taj, Head Coach Amir Ghalenoei, and seven other FFI officials, the spokesperson said, according to the daily newspaper Shargh. The FFI is now hoping to persuade FIFA President Gianni Infantino to reverse the decision. The spokesperson thinks Infantino will lift the prohibition within the next two weeks. The World Cup draw will take place on December 5…