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Estello:
There’s always a moment in any big gathering when you stop asking who’s coming and start noticing who’s already settled. Seats are taken, conversations are flowing, and the mood has shifted. That’s where AFCON 2025 is right now, and Nigeria is already comfortable.

After two rounds in Morocco, the Super Eagles have booked their place in the Round of 16. The early tension has eased, and attention has moved from survival to ambition. The opening games delivered everything we expect from AFCON: late goals, sudden drama, unexpected heroes and plenty of meme-worthy moments. With the group stage nearing its end, the tournament has found its rhythm, and things are getting serious.

That Tunisia Game Raised Everyone’s BP
Every gathering has that one moment that nearly spoils the mood.
Nigeria’s 3–2 win over Tunisia was it. At 3–0, people were already relaxed, debating lineups and planning the next game. Then Tunisia woke everyone up. Two late goals, louder voices, people back on their feet.
Still, the job was done. Osimhen set the tone, Ndidi held the middle like a true senior man, and Lookman once again showed why he keeps delivering when it matters. Under Eric Chelle, Nigeria managed the chaos, shut the door, and qualified with a game to spare. Drama aside, the result stands.

The Village Square Is Busy
Elsewhere, Round Two had plenty to discuss. Benin finally got their AFCON moment, claiming their first-ever win and announcing themselves properly. Ivory Coast and Cameroon couldn’t separate themselves and now head into the final round knowing there’s still work to do.
Mozambique also reminded everyone that history means nothing once the whistle blows, ending a 39-year wait for an AFCON win with a wild comeback against Gabon. At this stage, nobody is small anymore. Everyone is alert.

Round Three: The Final Sorting
Now comes the real sieve.
Nigeria return on Tuesday, December 30 at 5:00 pm against Uganda. With qualification secured, the debate has changed: rotate the squad or keep the momentum going? Either way, no one wants to enter the knockout stage flat.

Wednesday, December 31 brings proper New Year’s Eve tension. Ivory Coast face Gabon at 8:00 pm, while Cameroon take on Mozambique at the same time. While some are preparing crossover services, others will be glued to matches that decide who stays and who goes.

Key Final Group Stage Highlights

Monday, Dec 29
Angola vs Egypt — 5:00pm
Zimbabwe vs South Africa — 5:00pm
Comoros vs Mali — 8:00pm
Zambia vs Morocco — 8:00pm

Tuesday, Dec 30
Tanzania vs Tunisia — 5:00pm
Uganda vs Nigeria — 5:00pm
Benin vs Senegal — 8:00pm
Botswana vs DR Congo — 8:00pm

Wednesday, Dec 31
Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria — 5:00pm
Sudan vs Burkina Faso — 5:00pm
Gabon vs Ivory Coast — 8:00pm
Mozambique vs Cameroon — 8:00pm

Where the Family Is Watching
AFCON matches continue live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv for those following the tournament. With the group stage wrapping up, the noise is getting louder and the margins thinner.
Seats are taken. Arguments are warming up. The knockout picture is almost clear.

Nigeria is and will remain a big name in African football

It’s bit unfortunate the country hasn’t formed a well organised team not influenced by lobbying

TerriblePresido:
World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident today in Makun, Ogun State.

Source : @zagazolamagama


Previous thread https://www.nairaland.com/8589373/anthony-joshua-involved-road-accident#up

Nigeria will be in the international News cos of this accident

This looks more like an overtaking gone wrong.

See as Lexus turn to Scrap within seconds

TerriblePresido:
World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident today in Makun, Ogun State.

Source : @zagazolamagama


Previous thread https://www.nairaland.com/8589373/anthony-joshua-involved-road-accident#up

Oh No!!!

Get well AJ

This is not good!

udeh3:
Just drove pass the scene cos it happened in front of me. It was so scary

Two white guys died instantly while AJ was at the back of the car unscratched

Were they on a high speed?

Sorry for those who were involved in this accident

Eriokanmi:
Collect everything. I hope one of the funds has been linked to boko haram gun purchase yet.

But my fear is, Tinubu's administration will still loot everything. Ole gbee, ole gbaa. That's the nickname of the apc

Those Abacha recovered loots are being re-looted by government in power
Wish there were tangible projects those loots were used for

Maxymilliano:
https://punchng.com/2027-wike-denies-vowing-to-hold-down-pdp-for-tinubu/?fbclid=IwY2xjawO_OXFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFURTBla2RTU3JtTDdrWFB6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHprf0OHeNZHs6xIqH-aLFJ63H31739eIAT_amtlgPqIeOZPaFdrgcoBuP-mB_aem_beufxWfwwW4MR6vaeTvE9A

PDP should give Wike 2027 presidential ticket

dominique:
He said he has lost sensations on one corner of his face, he'll be wearing the mask for the rest of his playing career

Okay.
The mask gives him sensation?

Reminds me of Peter Czech

Heffalump:
On the same bridge? Then the authorities should look critically into what's causing the accident around the bridge.

Maybe a higher barrier can be constructed

But again why falling off

Antoeni:
He Must Be a Military Personnel, After Enough Things On Things

Or police

dominique:
Happy birthday Victor Osimhen, Omo ologo 7g. Wishing you success in all your endeavours, may every year be your best year yet. Wishing you long life, good health and an amazing career ahead.

Happy birthday to the 27 year old Nigerian player


Is this Mask still needed or the injury hasn’t healed?

Imindmybusiness:
$400 for 1hr flight abroad? Which abroad? How can people wake and lie so easily? Los Angeles to San Francisco is over 1hr flight but the ticket is far less than $150 and I mean return ticket meaning going and coming. They should stop lying and just blame their greed on bad economy.

Which date?

Zionmdde:
Nonsense

Tell us why Flight is over 100k and even more to the east

Let us know where to channel our grievances too. It was mentioned it's because if excessive tax, then stand on one reason and stop swaying around

No be by force to use flight

dre11:
https://leadership.ng/us-resumes-surveillance-of-sambisa-forest-after-air-strikes-in-sokoto/



Source

It seems New Year’s message is loading!

helinues:
I am the most abused members on NL but has it changed a thing? No

Look straight emperor Wike

Guess the abuse you received was due to your political affiliation and the fact you never see anything wrong in the Party you support

OriOko88:
How did we come about nwabali?? So Nigeria doesn't hv a quality keeper that plays in top flight European league that can rep us well. Omase oo

As I was reading your message, I wanted to applaud you, but then you had to bring in Europe top league.

So you think Nigeria doesn’t have good goalkeeper in the country?

Where did Enyeama come from?
How about giving this position to locally scouted goalkeepers?

There’s also one goalkeeper tnf rim local league who had similar charisma like Enyeama. Ezenwa or something

None of the Super Eagles players Savo Song the National anthem

It seems Nigerians don leave am for Band Boys and government workers

manneger2:
Osimhen is not playing well tonight

Abeg no loud am o

Substitute him and watch him complain.

0Brien:
I miss Troost Ekong honestly. He is the only one that plays like his life depends on it. The rest are just waiting for luck

That’s not true!

One would notice none of the Super Eagles players can recite the National Anthem

This is one of the things a new president should revert

Nigeria Vs Tunisia


Let’s watch the game.
Whoever wins stand a chance to lead the group

Biodun556:
Nigerian police should comb hospitals in Sokoto and Kanu states to search terrorists likely to be receiving treatment

But they won’t

goatandyam:
Lol. They are approaching ottoman terrorist for assistance.

Dey deceive ya self thinking you deceiving everybody.

Or maybe you're just shamefully ignorant

Why not US, UK, or even China. The choice of country to run to for Assistance says a lot about the government

ClassicMan202:
We should confisticate the unexploded warheads, take it to our various universities, study it and then reverse engineer it, in the not too distant future we will start manufacturing our own.

But na 9ja we dey

thought you’d say let it be dropped in other Terrorists domain

folake4u:
Lol which single younger ladies? Everybody has their preference.

There are also men who like MATURE WOMEN. You will not even catch them with u30 around.

Ned and Oshiomole left the group

givedemwotowoto:
It took direct threats by the USA for people who were boasting all over tiktok and social media, and killing hundreds and thousands of people, to be "reportedly" arrested.

You have done well by "arresting" them, but for God's sake, don't you ever come campaigning in 2027 that you can protect the citizens because you clearly failed in your duties.

Those guys in those villages are known by Villagers

They even attend weddings

Now watch how their Social Media contents will decline

Jakumo:
To each his own haha

To each his own

The single younger ladies may not like this News

Without Bruno, United won. No one pointing fingers here and there or complaining

BlackViper:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/25/zelensky-wishes-putin-die-ukraine-christmas-address/?WT.mc_id=tmgoff_youtube_putin-die-ukraine-christmas-address%2F

This man and his plans
Hope he’s not looting or involved in something illegal

cr7lomo:
See as dem go de hail am when e enter naija ...naija youths are finished

Ibori comes to mind

Ekweremadu will get same overwhelming welcome

Nigeria!!!

Sothelo:
Source: Peoples Gazette

Next is to enter Politics

BlackViper:
COUNTRIES WITH THE BEST EDUCATION SYSTEM — 2024

Top 12
1 🇺🇸United States
2 🇬🇧United Kingdom
3 🇨🇳China
4 🇩🇪Germany
5 🇦🇺Australia
6 🇮🇹Italy
7 🇯🇵Japan
8 🇰🇷South Korea
9 🇮🇳India
10 🇨🇦Canada
11 🇪🇸Spain
12 🇷🇺Russia
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.
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175 🇳🇬Nigeria

📌 Rankings are based on education quality, literacy rates, government spending, global reputation, and international student enrollment.

#Statisense
(Insider Monkey)

source

How can Nigeria be at the bottom?