According to CAFonline, The road to the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, continues from Sunday, September 8, as 48 national teams across the continent embark on their qualifying campaigns.
The Matchday Two of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers continue as teams are divided into 12 groups to battle it out in a series of exciting encounters, with 24 matches scheduled.
The race will be tough as the top two finishers in the eleven (11) groups that do not involve tournament hosts Morocco are set to qualify for the competition.
The qualifiers will determine the 24 teams that will contest the 35th edition of Africa’s biggest sporting spectacle which will take place in the North African nation between 21 December and 18 January.
Here’s the full schedule for Matchday 2 of the AFCON 2025 Qualifiers (all times in GMT):
There is no denying that Nigeria has a medley of football-attacking talents. And make no mistake about it!
According to Carlo Garganese of Football Transfer: “From Osimhen, Lookman, and Boniface to Okoye, Nigeria is STACKED.”
Super Eagles rolled out all their awesome offensive ordinances at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday and blew Benin out of the sky 3-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations Qualification fray.
Yet, the same side lost their mojo against the familiar foe on Saturday in their penultimate competitive match in June at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, Cote-d’Ivoire by two goals to one in a 2026 FIFA CAF World Cup Qualifiers -Group Stage -Group C.
Ademola Lookman found the net twice and Victor Osimhen once to split the goals by a 2-1 ratio, allowing Nigeria to soar atop Group D on three points. Their fellow group opponents-Rwanda and Libya-settled for a point each following their 1-1 draw at the 11 June Stadium in Tripoli, Libya.
In that encounter, Sobhi Al Dawi opened the home sides’ AFCON 2025 qualifiers goals account with a 16′ strike off a Nour Al Din Al Qulaib assist. Rwanda leveled through Innocent Nshuti in the 47′.
The Cheetahs completed the quartet with zero points. Former Nigeria national coach Gernot Rohr who led the Cheetahs to their famous competitive victory over the Super Eagles in June experienced a pushback from his ex-players.
However, it is proper to ask that as talent-laden as the Super Eagles are today, why are they not just spreading their wings and soaring to higher heights in contemporaneous football engagements?
“It has been a turbulent time for Nigeria in recent times, with the Super Eagles having a tough start to their World Cup qualifying campaign and Finidi George leaving his post as manager just weeks after succeeding Jose Peseiro,” Garganese wrote.
“But there is one thing that isn’t in doubt and that is Nigeria are blessed with an incredible array of talent, particularly in attack.
“With Galasaray new boy Osimhen, Atalanta Ballon d’Or candidate Lookman, Leverkusen ace Victor Boniface, Milan’s Samuel Chukwueze, Sevilla’s Kelechi Iheanacho, Nottingham Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi – not to mention the likes of Nathan Tella and Terem Moffi who can’t even get in the squad – there are some who believe Nigeria have the best group of attackers in international football.
“Udinese and Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who has been one of Serie A’s best goalkeepers over the last year and has an exciting future ahead of him himself, agrees that his nation is blessed with fantastic quality.
‘”Honestly, in general, not just our attackers, our squad is unbelievably strong but yeah as you mention our strikers, I have tough working days facing them,” Okoye told The Italian Football Podcast.
‘”To train with top strikers like them helps me learn.
‘”We have been through a difficult situation [in recent months]. But when we all meet up in the national team camp it’s a great vibe, family vibes. I’m sure that we will get to our goal [of qualifying for the World Cup].
‘”We have a new coach, so we are looking forward to what’s coming. It would mean the world [to play for Nigeria at the World Cup]. I grew up watching the Super Eagles.
‘”When my father came home from Nigeria, he always brought Okocha jerseys. To represent my fatherland is a dream. At a big tournament like the World Cup would be more special.”
“Okoye has started the new season brilliantly for Udinese, helping the side to joint-top of Serie A.
“The 25-year-old’s performances have led to interest from big clubs and he was on Inter Milan’s shortlist this summer before they instead opted to sign Josep Martinez instead from Genoa.
“But there is no doubt that the giant 6ft 6in goalkeeper, who is impressively commanding of his penalty area, has a big future ahead.
‘”My first year was a little bit turbulent because I arrived at Udine from Watford. I didn’t play a lot at Watford and was recovering from shoulder surgery. Luckily the Pozzo family gave me a chance here at Udinese,” he explained.
‘”I arrived as a second goalkeeper but in 17 games I made it to the starting eleven. And then the journey started. I’m very happy with how things are going here.”
‘”I am very happy with my first season. It was very important for us players and the club to stay up, Udinese has been in the Serie A for 30 years. I’m happy I could play a role in keeping the club in Serie A where the club belongs.
‘”For sure there are lots of areas I can improve. To reach the level I want to be, I have lots of things I can improve on. I’m surrounded by a very good goalkeeping team at Udinese.”
‘”One day playing in the Champions League would be a dream. This is what we dream of growing up, this is the number 1 target.
‘”But I know I have to take things step by step, I have to work on a lot of things. But I also know that I can be there, so that’s why we all work hard.
‘”About the Premier League and England, I don’t know yet. I like it in Italy. I am very happy in Italy. I am learning the language and I want to spend more time here in Italy.”
“Okoye also admitted in the interview that his idol was former Milan goalkeeper Nelson Dida, while he named Alisson as the most complete goalkeeper in the world today.
“So from an incredible group of attackers to their goalkeeper, Nigeria is certainly in safe hands.”
Many share this sentiment. Tunde Eludini of Premium Times Nigeria is certainly one of them.
“This is a worrying time for Nigerian football fans. For the first time since 1960, the Super Eagles have gone winless in three consecutive World Cup qualifying matches,” Eludini lamented on the eve of Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against South Africa in Uyo in June.
“While qualification for the 2026 World Cup appears precarious, all hope is not lost.
“Lesotho, currently leading Group C with just five points, are only two points ahead of the Eagles. With seven games remaining, Nigeriacan still turn things around, but it requires immediate and decisive actions.
“Ahead of the nest fixture for the Super Eagles in the qualifying series, some of the gaps need to be addressed if the dream of a seventh appearance at the World Cup will be a reality for Nigeria.
“The profligacy in front of goal has been a major concern. Against Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and most recently South Africa, the Super Eagles squandered numerous scoring opportunities.
“Great teams don’t just create chances; they ruthlessly convert them. A more clinical approach is paramount in the upcoming matches.
“For instance, in the South Africa match, attackers like Paul Onuachu and Ademola Lookman fluffed clear chances at different times. A more ruthless finisher, perhaps Victor Boniface, could have made a difference.
“Though Coach Finidi George has tried to explain why Boniface wasn’t featured against South Africa, whoever gets the nod should do well to deliver the goals. When they don’t, the coach must be quick enough to make changes and not wait till the situation is irredeemable.
“For me, it is what you can give to me on the field, everyone wants this or that player to play but at the end of the day if the player is not performing you guys will still be shouting ‘take him off’,” Finidi told the media after Friday’s draw.”
Finidi resigned days after Nigeria’s historic 1-2 loss to Rohr’s men in Abidjan and Eguavoen has been appointed to right the ship in his stead.
According to Leadership News, interim manager Eguavoen has declared that Nigeria’s Super Eagles are raring to go for all six points available in this month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against their counterparts from Benin Republic and Rwanda.
The reigning African vice champions after their clash with the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Uyo on Saturday, 7th September will keep a date with Rwanda’s Amavubi in Kigali three days later, Leadership News stated.
“Our objective is clear: to pick the six points in both matches. The players know this, and are committed to accomplishing this. The matches will not be easy; no qualifying game can be taken for granted because all the teams want to play in the finals. However, we have spoken to the players and all of us are on the same page,” Eguavoen said.
“Starting with the match against Benin Republic on Saturday, nobody is mentioning anything about revenge. Our goal is three points, and then we aim for another three points in Kigali on Tuesday that will put us in good stead for qualification.”
According to Leadership News, Eguavoen has a number of stalwarts who are truly determined to appease fans and enthusiasts for missing the two FIFA World Cup qualifying matches in June, from which poor results threaten the Eagles’ chances of reaching the 2026 finals.
The tabloid stated: “AFCON’s Man-of-the-Competition William Ekong, also team captain, was overlooked for the ties against South Africa and Benin Republic as he was recovering from injury, but is back at the heart of the rearguard to lead the three-time African champions to hunt for points for another showpiece. Ekong scored three goals at the AFCON finals early in the year.
“Reigning African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen, Defender Ola Aina, and star forward Moses Simon missed the two games in June due to injury. Osimhen who just signed for Turkish giants Galatasaray, will be keen to impress his new employers, while banishing talks of his rustiness.
“Rapid-raider Simon, who on his good day can single-handedly decimate the opposition, is also eager to again appear in the green-white-green, just as compatriot Aina.
“Eguavoen is most likely to start goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, with Aina, Semi Ajayi, Ekong and Bassey at the rear, and any three of Frank Onyeka, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Alhassan Yusuf and Raphael Onyedika in midfield. Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, Samuel Chukwueze, Simon, Taiwo Awoniyi, Victor Boniface and Ademola Lookman are gunning for shirts at the fore.
“Lookman, in the list of 30 nominees for the Ballon d’Or, will walk with a greater spring in his steps, and justifiably so. He scored three crucial goals for Nigeria at the AFCON, and his 17 goals and 11 assists steered Atalanta FC to the Europa Cup final, where his hat-trick did the damage on German club, Bayer Leverkusen.”
The second round of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers kicks off on Sunday, with exciting fixtures spread across the continent as teams battle for a place in Morocco’s showcase event, CAFonline reports.
With 24 matches scheduled, national teams will look to position themselves for qualification, with a top-two finish in their groups essential to secure a spot in Africa’s biggest football tournament.
The road to Morocco 2025 resumes after a thrilling opening round that saw a mix of shocks and expected results.
Group favorites like Nigeria, Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoire, aim to solidify their dominance. At the same time, strong teams like Ghana and Senegal will be eager to recover from stumbles in their opening fixtures.
Senegal to bounce back against Burundi
The 2021 AFCON champions Senegal find themselves in an unexpectedly challenging position after a surprising 1-1 draw at home to Burkina Faso. The Teranga Lions will be desperate to bounce back when they face Burundi, who currently top Group L after an impressive 3-2 away win against Malawi.
Senegal manager Aliou Cissé will look to stars like Sadio Mané to lead the charge in what promises to be a crucial encounter for the reigning champions. “We know the importance of this match,” Cissé stated.
Burundi, currently leading Group L, will be no pushovers, having shown resilience in their opening win. Ghana, still reeling from a shock 1-0 defeat to Angola, faces a must-win situation against Niger. The Black Stars’ coach, Otto Addo, will be pressured to deliver a result and revive Ghana’s qualification campaign.
Nigeria star player Ademola Lookman
Nigeria faces Rwanda in key Group D encounter
Nigeria, buoyed by their comfortable 3-0 victory over Benin, is on the road to Rwanda with confidence.
The Super Eagles’ attack, spearheaded by Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, will be keen to maintain their goal-scoring form. However, Rwanda, coming off a hard-fought draw with Libya, will be no easy opponent on home soil.
Elsewhere, Morocco, already qualified as hosts but participating in the qualifiers, faces Lesotho in what should be a straightforward encounter for the Atlas Lions. However, coach Walid Regragui will take nothing for granted: “Every match is an opportunity to improve and maintain our competitive edge. We respect Lesotho and will approach the game with utmost seriousness.”
Cameroon eyes another win against Zimbabwe
One of the most intriguing fixtures sees Zimbabwe host Cameroon in a Group F clash that could have significant implications for qualification. Zimbabwe’s new coach, Michael Nees, expressed satisfaction with his team’s goalless draw against Kenya in their opener, particularly praising the performance of Khama Billiat, who came out of international retirement for the campaign.
“Khama was excellent for us,” Nees commented. “His experience and quality will be crucial against a strong Cameroon side.” The Indomitable Lions secured a narrow 1-0 win over Namibia and will be looking to assert their dominance in the group.
Botswana braces for Egypt acid test
In Group C, Botswana faces a daunting task against Egypt after losing their opener to Mauritania. Botswana’s coach, Didier Gomes Da Rosa, remains optimistic despite acknowledging his team’s underdog status.
“We are the little thumb that wants to grow,” he said. “Against Egypt, we must show progress in the final third and maintain our tempo.” Defending champions Côte d’Ivoire look to build on their opening win against Zambia when they host Chad. The Elephants are determined to top their group and maintain momentum.
As the qualifiers heat up, the mix of established powerhouses and ambitious underdogs promises an exciting round of matches. With only the top two teams from each group (excluding Morocco’s group) advancing to the finals, every point is crucial in the race for AFCON 2025 qualification.
Damian Priest and Jey Uso take down The Judgment Day!
Damian Priest and Jey Uso put their differences aside as they defeated Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh. Plus, Drew McIntyre viciously assaulted CM Punk, Sami Zayn challenged World Heavyweight Champion Gunther, Ilja Dragunov, and Braun Strowman booked their tickets to next week’s Intercontinental Title No. 1 Contender’s Fatal Four-Way Match and so much more!
American Made gets a helping hand from their leader Chad Gable as they take down Alpha Academy in a Six-Person Mixed Tag Team Match
Ivy Nile and The Creed Brothers of American Made took on Maxxine Dupri, Otis, and Akira Tozawa of Alpha Academy in a highly personal Six-Person Mixed Tag Team Match.
Alpha Academy looked strong in the early goings, as Maxxine Dupri soared through the air to take out American Made at ringside.
Otis hit the Caterpillar and a cannonball but it was not enough to put down The Creed Brothers.
Brutus Creed took Otis out with the Brutus Bomb as Julius Creed knocked out Tozawa at ringside.
This left Dupri and Nile inside the ring to duke it out. Just as Dupri was about to hit the reverse Caterpillar, Chad Gable interfered to allow Nile to lock in the Dragon Sleeper, leaving Dupri no choice but to tap out.
American Made challenged The Wyatt Sicks to a Street Fight
After American Made’s victory against Alpha Academy, Chad Gable calls out The Wyatt Sicks and challenges them to an Eight-Person Mixed Tag Team Match
Shayna Baszler def. Zelina Vega
Zelina Vega looked to gain some retribution on the faction that injured her arm a month ago.
Vega took control early on but Baszler used the numbers game to her advantage.
As Vega took out Sonya Deville at ringside, Baszler utilized the distraction to her benefit, leveling Vega with an awesome knee strike to gain the win over Vega.
After the match, Lyra Valkyria attempted to even the odds for Vega but the Pure Fusion Collective was able to whether the storm, standing tall over Vega and Valkyira.
Drew McIntyre viciously attacked CM Punk
As CM Punk revels in his victory and looks to the future, he is brutally attacked by his nemesis Drew McIntyre
Ilja Dragunov def. Dragon Lee & “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio to advance in the Intercontinental Title No. 1 Contender’s Tournament
Ilja Dragunov books his ticket to next week’s Intercontinental Title No. 1 Contender’s Fatal Four-Way Match, taking out Dragon Lee and “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio
Ilja Dragunov took the next step to potentially facing Bron Breakker for the Intercontinental Title as he bested Dragon Lee and “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio in an electrifying Triple Threat Match.
Mysterio had Carlito interfere on his behalf but Damian Priest was there to thwart The Judgment Day’s plans.
Priest chased Mysterio out of the building, leading to Lee and Dragunov in a one-on-one contest.
Lee and Dragunov gave everything to each other before The Mad Dragon nailed the Torpedo Moscow to gain the win.
The Unholy Union def. Damage CTRL in a WWE Women’s Tag Team Title No. 1 Contender’s Match
Just days after losing their WWE Women’s Tag Team Title to Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill, The Unholy Union looked to earn a bounce-back win against Damage CTRL in a No. 1 Contender’s Match.
Kairi Sane flew the sky to hit Isla Dawn but Dawn pulled Belair in front of her as Sane clattered into The EST at ringside from the top turnbuckle.
Jade Cargill frustrated with Sane, laid her out leaving IYO SKY by her lonesome.
The Unholy Union capitalized on this, hitting the Gory Special/Facebuster combo to become the No. 1 Contenders.
Sami Zayn challenged World Heavyweight Champion Gunther
Gunther does not think Sami Zayn is worthy of a title shot. WWE Raw Highlights 9/2/24
Braun Strowman def. Sheamus & Ludwig Kaiser to advance in the Intercontinental Title No. 1 Contender’s Tournament
As soon as the bell rang, Sheamus took it straight to Ludwig Kaiser, allowing Strowman to take out the pair.
As Strowman was about to run through Kaiser again, Kaiser leaped out of the way, sending Strowman straight through the barricade, aggravating the injured ribs sustained by the hands of Bronson Reed last week.
Kaiser thought Strowman was down and out but The Monster Among Monsters chucked a desk chair straight at Kaiser’s head.
Sheamus and Strowman duked it out, with Sheamus gaining the upper hand. Pete Dunne, however, took out The Celtic Warrior with a Shillelagh.
Strowman took advantage of the interference, leveling Kaiser with a Running Powerslam to book his ticket to next week’s Fatal Four-Way Match.
Damian Priest & Jey Uso def. Finn Bálor & JD McDonagh
The Eradicator provides an assist, even with a crutch, for Damian Priest and Jey Uso as they take on World Tag Team Champions Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh
Damian Priest teamed with former rival Jey Uso as they took on the World Tag Team Champions Finn Bálor and JD McDonagh.
As Uso was readying for a Uso Splash, Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan appeared to stop Uso in his tracks.
The setback allowed Bálor and McDonagh to hit a Coup de Grace and moonsault but Priest broke up the pinfall.
Shocking everyone, Rhea Ripley emerged with a crutch, feigning injury before laying into Morgan with the weapon.
Ripley’s arrival sparked a fire in Priest and Uso, as Priest hit a Razor’s Edge followed by a Uso Splash onto McDonagh to give the win to Priest and Uso.
Goal: Flourish Sabastine (86) Player of the Match: Philomina Yina (Nigeria)
Did she or didn’t she? Only Flourish Sabastine knows the answer, but her cross or shot grabbed Nigeria the answer they sought. It was probably the result the Falconets deserved. Sixteen-year-old Lucky Nkpa flickered her brilliance in the first half, and the Africans dominated the second. The Korean Republic had its moments. Kim Shinji rattled the crossbar, while Cho Hyeyoung was a repeat torment to Nigeria. The Koreans must now regroup and attempt to kick-start their campaign against Venezuela on Wednesday.
What they said…
“It was a tough match, being the first match. The victory is sweet because it puts your foot in the group. My team performed well, but I know we’re going to perform much, much, much, better than this”. Christopher Danjuma, Nigeria’s head coach.
Germany grabs five, Acosta arrives and Spain survive
Bender’s brace inspires Germany to a big win in the capital, Spain starts the title defense in style, Nigeria strikes late, and Acosta dazzles
Germany pummel Venezuela in Bogota
Spain sees off USA in sweltering Cali heat
Acosta stars as Paraguay down debutants Morocco
The opening day of Group C action at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ featured three nations who gathered seven of the ten titles contested in the tournament’s history and they put on a show in the cities of Bogota and Cali.
Germany dazzled in the capital as they plundered five in a hefty win over Venezuela as Spain was forced to work hard in baking conditions over in Cali, as they saw off USA 1-0 to start their title defense positively.
Fatima Acosta marked herself as a star of the future – if not the present – by scoring both goals as Paraguay eased past Morocco while Nigeria left it late in a narrow win over the Korean Republic.
Goals: Olaya Enrique (8) Player of the Match: Maite Zubieta (Spain)
In front of a large crowd of mostly curious neutrals on a baking Sunday afternoon, Spain started their title defense with a 1-0 win over the USA as Group C action got underway at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™.
With the mercury pushing 30 degrees in the southwest Colombian city of Cali, it took Spain’s pass-and-move masters just eight minutes to unpick USA as they wove a tapestry that ended with Lucia Corrales releasing Olaya Enrique to fire past Teagan Wy for a DNA dripping opener.
Wy rescued her nation twice in the second half as the USA had a late penalty overturned on review in a lively opener.
What they said…
“This was a crucial match and it’s a good feeling for the team to start with a win. In each match we play we want to maintain our identity, keep the ball, and focus on getting better day by day.” Julia Bartel, Spain midfielder
Goals: Fatima Acosta(37, 57) Player of the Match: Fatima Acosta (Paraguay)
In a performance that earned her comparisons to Linda Caicedo, 19-year-old Fatima Acosta grabbed both goals in a 2-0 win that sent Paraguay joint-top of the section.
The dynamic forward took advantage of a mix-up at the back from debutants Morocco to send Paraguay to the break a goal to the good before she calmly slotted home a second from the spot just shy of the hour to wrap up what was just a second victory for her nation at a U-20 Women’s World Cup.
Paraguay v Morocco | Group C | FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024™ | Highlights
Watch the highlights from the match between Paraguay and Morocco played at Pascual Guerrero Stadium, Cali on Sunday, 01 September 2024 at 18:00 (local time).
What they said…
“We know the quality that the other nations in the group [Spain and USA] possess so it was important to start on the right foot and now we can enjoy this win and then prepare for the next game.” Fatima Acosta, Paraguay forward
Goals: Marie Steiner (15), Loreen Bender (38), Sophie Nachtigall (44), Loreen Bender (45+6), Cora Zicai (56); Rebecca Adamczyk OG (43), Floriangel Apostol (90+6) Player of the Match: Sofie Zdebel (Germany)
Kathrin Peter’s girls and the crowd were big winners in a seven-goal Bogota thriller. Floriangel Apostol was unfortunate to end up on the losing side. The Deportivo La Coruna gem’s glorious free-kick forced an own-goal, and she got her name on the score sheet with a late arrow into the bottom corner. The contest nevertheless belonged to Germany. Loreen Bender, Sophie Nachtigall, Sofie Zdebel, and Cora Zicai were all outstanding as the Europeans laid down a marker of their title intentions.
What they said…
“It’s important to start the tournament like this, with three points and rewarding ourselves with five goals. Venezuela was a good opponent, but difficult in the one-on-ones. It was a good start that we can now build on and work on the things that maybe haven’t gone so well yet. Jella Veit, German defender
According to CAFonline, following the draw of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Qualifiers held in Johannesburg last week, CAF has confirmed the official fixtures of all the qualifiers set to occur between September and November 2024.
Forty-eight nations have been drawn into 12 groups of 4, with the top two finishers in the eleven (11) groups that do not involve tournament hosts Morocco set to qualify for the competition.
The draw produced some interesting match-ups to determine the final 24 teams that will contest the 35th edition of Africa’s biggest sporting spectacle set to take place in the North African nation between 21 December and 18 January.
The recent edition in Cote d’Ivoire reaffirmed the growing standard of African football, which is at an all-time high across all matches.
Looking at some of the fixtures, reigning champions Cote d’Ivoire will kick off their campaign against 2012 champions Zambia who are drawn in a Group G pool consisting of Sierra Leone and Chad.
Hosts Morocco face Gabon in Group B, while Central African Republic hosts Lesotho in another Group B clash.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria, who finished runners-up in Cote d’Ivoire will face Benin, while Libya plays host to Rwanda in a tough Group D.
Group L will produce arguably the most interesting fixture of the opening day of qualifiers when former champions, Senegal play host to Burkina Faso.
For a full list of Groups and Fixtures – CLICK HERE
The two finishers of the groups excluding Morocco’s (Group B), will gain automatic qualification to the finals.
For teams that finish first and second in a group consisting of Morocco, who by being tournament hosts gain automatic qualification, the following scenarios will be applied:
If the host is ranked first, the host is qualified in addition to the second of the group.
If the host is ranked second, the host will qualify in addition to the first of the group.
If the host is ranked third or fourth, the host will qualify in addition to the first of the group.
Dragunov and Lee crash Hayes’ and “Dirty” Dom’s match: NXT highlights, Sept. 19, 202
Ilja Dragunov vs. Dragon Lee vs. Dominik Mysterio
Rey Mysterio confronts Dominik Mysterio – WWE SmackDown 3/17/2023
Ilja Dragunov, Dragon Lee, and Dominik Mysterio are set to square off in a Intercontinental Title Triple Threat No. 1 Contenders Tournament Match.
Who will advance in the first round to join Jey Uso and Pete Dunne in a quest to see who will challenge Bron Breakker? Find out tonight at 8/7 C on USA.
Zelina Vega takes on Shayna Baszler
After Zelina Vega interjected herself into Damage CTRL’s match against Pure Fusion Collective, The LWO Superstar will go one-on-one with Shayna Baszler.
Alpha Academy takes on American Made
The rivalry between Alpha Academy and American Made will reach new heights as they fight in a Six-Person Mixed Tag Team Match.
Otis, Akira Tozawa, and Maxxine Dupri will take on Brutus Creed, Julius Creed, and Ivy Nile. The friendship between Dupri and Nile eroded a few weeks ago after Nile attacked Dupri unprovoked before joining The Creed Brothers and Chad Gable in their new faction.
Which team can gain the important win?
Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill to celebrate regaining the WWE Women’s Tag Team Title
This Monday, new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill will be live on Raw as they celebrate dethroning The Unholy Union.
How will Belair and Cargill celebrate their huge win at the WWE Bash in Berlin?
Damage CTRL fight The Unholy Union for WWE Women’s Tag Team Title No. 1 Contendership
Only days after losing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship to Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill, The Unholy Union will look to take their first step toward regaining their title as they battle Damage CTRL.
IYO SKY and Kairi Sane recently picked up a statement-making win against Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark on Raw.
Who will become the #1 Contender to the WWE Women’s Tag Team Title?
Eto shines as Cameroon fights back in U-20 Women’s World Cup opener
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Cameroon marked their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup debut with a spirited 2-2 draw against Mexico in their Group A opener in Colombia on Saturday thanks to a brace by Naomi Eto.
The Indomitable Lionesses, representing the hopes of a continent, found themselves on the back foot early when Paola Garcia headed Mexico into the lead after just three minutes at the Estadio Nemesio Camacho in Bogota.
Despite hitting the woodwork twice through Atcha Toko Njoya and Naomi Eto, Cameroon’s first-half woes deepened as Montserrat Saldivar doubled Mexico’s advantage before the break.
However, the second half saw a transformed Cameroonian side emerge. The catalyst for their comeback was the irrepressible Eto, who took the game by the scruff of the neck.
🔴 Auteure d’un doublé avec les Lionnes U20, Naomi Eto a terminé Joueuse du Match Cameroun – Mexique lors de la Coupe du Monde féminine. 🎖️🇨🇲
Her first goal, a display of composure and skill as she rounded the Mexican goalkeeper, ignited Cameroon’s resurgence.
With the clock ticking down and Cameroon’s hopes hanging in the balance, Eto rose highest in the 85th minute to power home a header.
The goal secured a precious point for the Indomitable Lionesses and announced Eto as a new star of African football as she was named the Player of the Match.
This result marks a historic moment for Cameroon but also sends a strong message about the quality of the side in the competition.
The draw breaks Mexico’s streak of wins in opening matches, underlining the competitive nature of this Cameroonian side.
Indomitable Lionesses will face hosts Colombia in their next group match.
Victor Osimhen could be set for a move to Chelsea on transfer deadline day (Image: Getty)
Victor Osimhen has been in negotiations with both Chelsea and a Saudi Pro League club, Jack McEachen reports for Express.co.uk.
Chelsea may have just been given the green light to press forward with plans to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen on transfer deadline day, with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli focusing their efforts on Brentford’sIvan Toney instead.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that due to ‘issues’ that have arisen in negotiations between Osimhen and the Middle Eastern outfit, they have decided to pursue Toney. It is unlikely that they will sign both Toney and Osimhen on Friday.
Al-Ahli is now working on documents to complete a deal for Toney after agreeing a £35million fee with Thomas Frank’s outfit earlier in the day.
Toney has completed part of his medical in London and is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia to seal his big-money move, with the club now landing a striker to form a partnership with ex-Liverpool star Roberto Firmino.
Many clubs within the Saudi top flight believe that Al-Ahli cannot afford to sign both Toney and Osimhen, especially considering the division’s rules concerning the number of foreign players each side can have, paving the way for Chelsea to move for their Nigerian target.
Chelsea are now thought to be the only team in the running to sign Osimhen, with Al-Ahli and Paris Saint-Germain looking elsewhere, with Antonio Conte’s Napoli already moving on with his replacement Romelu Lukaku.
Al-Ahli has decided to sign Ivan Toney rather than Victor Osimhen. (Image: Getty)
French outlet L’Equipe claims that Osimhen is getting ‘very angry’ at Napoli for not already agreeing a deal with Chelsea, with all parties hoping to strike a very late agreement.
He wants to move to Stamford Bridge but fears that he will not be able to get on a plane to London on Friday, with the two clubs still in dialogue.
Osimhen is Napoli’s highest earner and had a mega contract offer from Saudi Arabia. But although he would earn considerably less at Chelsea, he would get the opportunity to play in the Premier League and crucially, his options are dwindling.
And although Osimhen has given the green light for a move that could cost upwards of £60m, Chelsea still have work to do with his club and there are only a few hours remaining before the window closes until January.
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