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Chelle Praises Super Eagles After 4-0 AFCON Win
Super Eagles AFCON victory confirmed Nigeria’s intent, with coach Eric Chelle praising the 4-0 win over Mozambique and urging continued focus
Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the 35th Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, prompting head coach Eric Chelle to express delight at the team’s performance.
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Victor Osimhen, marking his 50th senior cap for Nigeria, scored twice, while Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams contributed one goal each, securing the team’s place in the quarter-finals.
“I am happy about this game. This is an important victory with four goals to signal our statement of intent,” Chelle told reporters.
He praised the players’ display but warned against complacency, stressing that the result was only a first step.
Chelle confirmed the team would travel to Marrakech on Wednesday to prepare for a quarter-final clash against the winner of Algeria versus DR Congo.
“My duty now is to stay ambitious, train a lot, and maintain the intensity and aggressiveness of the team,” he said.
The coach emphasised discipline and unity, adding, “What happens on the pitch stays in the group. My job is to keep the players focused.”
He also cautioned that the team must continue to improve despite the emphatic win.
Nigeria’s victory has been widely praised by fans and pundits alike, highlighting the Super Eagles’ attacking prowess and tactical discipline.
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The win also reinforces the team’s ambition to advance further in the tournament and contend for the title.
The Opawole and Daniel families mourn the passing of their beloved matriarch, Chief Mrs. Sabainah Ibironke Opawole, née Osoba, who died peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday 2nd of July, 2026 at the age of 93.
Born on 23rd April 1933 to Princess Mariam Ladigbolu of the revered Ladigbolu family of Oyo Kingdom and the Late Rev. O. Osoba of Olodo Village, Abeokuta, the late Princess Sabainah lived a long and graceful life anchored in faith. She was a devoted Christian of the Baptist denomination until her passing, and her life stood as a quiet testament to devotion, family, and enduring values.
She is survived by several children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, including Her Excellency Yeye Olufunke Daniel, former First Lady of Ogun State and wife of Otunba Senator Gbenga Daniel. Her passing has drawn an outpouring of condolences from family, friends, and associates across Ogun State and beyond, many of whom remember her as a woman of grace, strength, and unshaken faith.
The family has confirmed that funeral arrangements will be announced publicly in due course, and has appealed for prayers and understanding as they navigate this period of loss.
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