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Premium Times Jan 15, 2026

Bovi Tells Super Eagles: 'Don't Wear Jersey If You're Not Ready to Kill or Die'

Nigerian comedian Bovi urged players to be fully committed to wearing the Super Eagles jersey, warning they should only don it if they're ready to 'kill or die', after their team crashed out of the 2025 AFCON semi-finals.

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The Punch Jan 15, 2026

Nigeria's AFCON Semi-Final Exit Blamed on Poor Officiating by Ex-Official'

Nigeria's AFCON final spot was denied due to poor officiating, according to sports correspondent Austin Okon-Akpan, who believes the Super Eagles would have progressed further if correct calls had been made.

The Punch Jan 15, 2026

Bovi Ugboma: Football is Nigeria's Only True Unifier Amidst Super Eagles' Semi-Final Exit

Nigeria's football team was panned by comedian Bovi Ugboma after their semi-final exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with him calling the sport 'the only true unifier' for the country.

The Punch Jan 15, 2026

Lawmaker Slams Delay in Probe into $25m FIFA-CAF Grants to NFF

A lawmaker is criticizing the delay in investigating $25m FIFA-CAF grants given to Nigeria's football federation, nearly two months after a probe was initially authorized.