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At the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, Uganda’s Allan Okello was forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against his country’s neighbor, Tanzania.
After Uche Ikpeazu scored a late equaliser for the Cranes in front of 10, 540 fans at Rabat’s Al Medina Stadium, Okello’s failure to convert from the spot gave Uganda a priceless victory in Group C.
Before that, it appeared as though Tanzania, which has lost all but 10 of its previous AFCON matches, might finally win when Simon Msuva scored from the penalty spot.
With 10 minutes left, Ikpeazu, who plays for St Johnstone in the Scottish second division, headed in a cross from fellow substitute Denis Omedi to bring the score level.
“I feel terrible because I don’t believe this draw was merited.” Coach Paul Put of Uganda, “I believe we had more opportunities.”
He remarked about the missed penalty, saying, “That is also football.”
The regional rivals, who will host the 2027 Cup of Nations with Kenya in addition, have little chance of making it to Group C’s last 16 due to their stalemate.
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Both teams are currently tied for one point after two matches, with Tunisia and Nigeria facing off in Fes on Saturday.
Despite their best efforts, Put’s team will face Nigeria on the next day.
Uganda, who have won just one AFCON championship game win in three games since 1978’s final, came closest to scoring in the first half.
Rogers Mato’s head hit a left-angled Aziz Kayondo cross, which bounced back after the effort fell off the crossbar.
Just before the hour mark, Alphonce Msanga’s shot struck the arm of Ugandan Baba Alhassan, who was awarded a spot-kick.
The seasoned Msuva, who plays for club football in Iraq, was unaffected when he first started scoring goals at three different AFCON competitions.
However, Tanzania wasted the lead after a dramatic end to the game in the midst of a pouring downpour before breathing a great sigh of relief as Uganda missed a chance to win.
When James Bogere fell as his shirt was pulled by Tanzania defender Haji Mnoga of Salford City, Ikpeazu won the penalty and the game was 1-1.
Okello stepped up just before the 90th minute when the game was in the 90th, perhaps offended by a massive thunderclap that sent his kick over the bar.
Coach Miguel Angel Gamondi expressed his disappointment with the outcome, “We tried to win the game but we could have lost it in the final five minutes.”
“I’m sorry for everyone in Tanzania,” the hosts said after their first victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria faced Tunisia in its second game, with the prospect of second-round qualification, after defeating Tanzania 2-1 in the opening Group C match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman’s goals secured their team’s 3-2 victory over Tunisia and passage to the round of 16 elimination.
The 2025 AFCON between Nigeria and Tunisia was broadcast live on Channels Television. Thank you for joining us for a game-by-blow overview.
87′ GOAL! Abdi scores for Tunisia at 3-2.
Tunisia is one goal away from drawing level when Abdi kicks the ball into the top-right corner of the goal from the penalty spot. Tunisia was given a penalty by the referee after the ball was handled in the penalty area.
75′ GOAL! Nigeria wins 3-1 in Gujarat.
Mejbri sent the ball into the box after Tunisia won a free kick on the left.
Gharbi directed the ball toward the far post after it reached him. Nwabali was sent into the net after the deflection went wrong.
67′ GOAL! Lookman Scores: Tunisia 3-0, Nigeria
In Fez, Nigeria are undisputed leaders. Iwobi threads a fine pass to Osimhen to the right, which is the result of a well-executed team move.
Osimhen hurries into the box and swayes to Lookman to the left. Lookman makes a short movement toward the left post before deflecting the ball into the net with plenty of room.
50′ GOAL! Nigeria defeated Tunisia 2-0.
A left-handed Nigerian corner was won. Lookman headed the ball into the net, where it was found by Ndidi, who slammed it deftly past Dahmen.
Ndidi’s first international goal came right away, and his teammates immediately surrounded him. Nigeria appears to be on a strong course to make it to Round 16
46 Second half is underway.
44′ GOAL! Tunisia vs. Nigeria: Osimhen gives them the lead with a score of 1-0.
Victor Osimhen finally ends his AFCON 2025 goal drought!
A stunning cross from Lookman to the left made the connection between the Galatasaray striker. Osimhen perfectly timed his run, heading past Dahmen at the far post.
As teammates embraced him in joy, he immediately ran out and celebrated. Nigeria deserved the victory, and it will approach the break with confidence.
Tunisia is 36′ Growing into the Match
The North Africans are beginning to assert themselves after a quiet first 30 minutes.
On the right edge of the box, Abdi sends a ball over the top to Mastouri, who then attempts a chip into the danger area, but the ball misses for a left-side corner.
Mejbri gives the corner from the left, but Osimhen makes a head-but-forgett.
Tunisia’s 32nd Team Earns Their First Corner
Mejbri delivers a corner from the right, demonstrating their first real attacking intent. As the ball bounces around the box, Osimhen rises to meet it with a header.
Abdi fires a shot over the crossbar after the ball eventually falls to him outside the box to the right.
Another Corner: Another Corner for Nigeria at 28′
From the right, Lookman floated the ball in. Iwobi attempted to redirect the ball, but it was eventually cleared after Osimhen got a touch while positioned at the far post.
Osimhen’s goal at 17′ is flagged as offside.
Before entering the box, Lookman made a run to the right of center and fired his way to the goal.
Osimhen perfectly timed his run by sliding the ball past the goalkeeper after Dahmen rebounded.
The referee immediately flagged Osimhen for offside and gave him the goal, but the ball hit the back of the net. The striker has allowed the fifth goal in the tournament without an exception.
11′ Nigeria Wins First Corner
Osimhen rose up to meet the ball, which Lookman delivered from the right, but his angled header once more fell over the bar.
Tunisia have been under pressure, and they will be hoping to improve.
Osimhen misses another chance, 9′.
On the right flank, Adams gathered the ball and headed to Osimhen’s far post. A well-timed header from the striker was well received, but it went just over the crossbar.
Nigeria lacked a prime opportunity to take the lead early.
Osimhen’s 6′ effort crosses the bar.
The striker for Galatasaray picked up the ball outside the box on the right. The ball soared high over the crossbar and into the stands as he attempted to score it.
The Prem.
Bath (14) 21
Du Toit 2, Dunn Cons, Russell 3, and Du Toit 2 are the results.
Northampton (14) 41
Northampton defeated Bath 41-21 in a thrilling encounter at the Recreation Ground, which was followed by a hat-trick of tries by Tommy Freeman as the team won the Prem.
As Saints’ visitors ended a run of 11 straight wins at home for the reigning Prem champions, Henry Pollock, Freeman’s England teammate, scored two more tries, with Archie MacParland scoring one more.
The television match official gave the Saints 27 unopposed points in the second half as they dominated in almost every area of the field and saw two more potential tries chalked off by the official.
Despite making ten changes to their starting lineups, Bath and Saints had players like Fin Smith, George Furbank, and Alex Mitchell who were all missing.
Bath have not lost in the Prem since October 5, 2024, but the third minute saw Freeman cut a fine diagonal line to start the scoring.
Soon after, Edoardo Todaro thought he had Northampton’s second, but it was pulled back before he touched the ball down for a subsequent knock-on.
Du Toit rolled over the line for Bath’s opening score, and Dunn made it 14-7 when Bath’s maul propelled him past Northampton’s head coach for head contact in a tackle.
McParland equalized for Saints when he slipped through a gap in the line to run over, but Todaro was denied a second try thanks to an excellent covering Sam Underhill tackle as he stuttered clear when Pollock intercepted.
Du Toit won the match 21-14, stretching over the posts in the final 45 minutes, but the hosts would never score again.
Rory Hutchinson believed he had only scored for the Saints because a second TMO check revealed he dropped the ball over the line before Freeman added their third, drifting between Ollie Lawrence and Joe Cokanasiga.
In a rare instance where Bath’s backs had the ball in hand, Henry Arundell sprinted towards Northampton’s line before scurrying over to get the bonus try from Pollock.
Northampton took advantage of their maul’s charge by adding his second with Pollock’s second after Bath’s Dan Frost was intentionally knocked into for a second time.
Johann van Graan, the head of rugby at Bath, stated to BBC Radio Bristol:
“Well done to Northampton, they were the better team that day.”
The biggest flaw is that you can’t defend penalties, which cost us field position, and that’s not good enough from us. You were put under a lot of pressure by a team like Northampton, who did a great job in the second half.
Sam Vesty, the head coach of the Northampton Saints, told BBC Radio Northampton:
“For 80 minutes, the mindset was to just keep attacking and just go at it,” the director said. Although it didn’t always go our way, we remained positive and succeeded in bringing out the best in us.
It’s a good idea to come and do it because we haven’t won here since 2022. I’m so proud of the boys who support themselves and have the willpower to succeed. I adored it.
The result [has to be] there because it’s a difficult place to come and win and for the boys to overcome the line and do it in such a manner.
Frost, Van Wyk, Griffin, Hill, Pepper, Carr-Smith, Carreras, and Harris are the replacements.
Sin bin: Frost (65)
Hendy, Todaro, Freeman, Graham, Pollock, Freeman, Ramm, Belleau, McParland, Iyogun, Smith, Davison, Prowse, Munga, Chick (c), Graham, and Pollock are Northampton’s artists.
Walker, Scola, Millar Mills, Benson, Brown, James, Lumley, and Sleightholme as replacements.
Sin bin: Prowse (12)
Nigeria’s crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations clash against Tunisia will be played under the guidance of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle.
Victor Osimhen, who is in charge of Nigeria’s quest for the continental title, highlights his crucial contribution to the country’s pursuit of the title.
A balanced squad, combining the best players from the past and promising young players, was created by Chelle to balance the midfield while addressing Tunisia’s defense’s weaknesses.
A win could help Nigeria advance to the round of 16 and keep their AFCON campaign on track with the outcome of the match, which is expected to be a fiercely contested encounter.
See the following list in its entirety:
After winning over Tanzania, Eric Chelle makes two changes.
Bruno Onyemaechi and Frank Onyeka begin
In midfield, Alex Iwobi pulls the strings.
Akor Adams and Victor Osimhen are in the NGO #Naija4TheWin #AFCON2025 photo. twitter.com/lzkakME3Ou
Adam Peaty’s family appeared to make a pointed dig at the Olympian as he tied the knot with Holly Ramsay. While there was a star-studded guest list in attendance at Bath Abbey, including the likes of David and Victoria Beckham, members of Adam’s family had been struck off the list.
And some speculated whether they were letting their feelings be known by flying a Union Flag upside down near their property as they stayed hundreds of miles from the swimmer’s wedding.
Some people wonder whether the inverted flag on his big day was intentional or not because it is regarded internationally as a sign of distress.
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His mother shared her true feelings about the wedding on the day of the ceremony. Due to a family feud, Caroline Peaty was prevented from attending her son’s wedding, but reports claimed she still planned to make the appearance. She had intended to obstruct the wedding at first, but she made a last-minute decision against it.
Instead, she slammed her son’s behaviour towards his family in the build-up to his big day. Speaking to MailOnline Caroline said: “I don’t think they understand how much they have hurt me; it’s as if they have cut my heart out.”
She continued, “My family is broken, and this is my first Christmas without my family.” Yes, I do have a third grandchild. Yes, I have my other children, but my family has been divided due to the events surrounding the wedding.
I don’t want to ruin his wedding day, but I do know that going would only make things worse. I wished I could watch him get married peacefully, but that’s now impossible.
They don’t understand that family is the foundation of everything, though I’m not sure if they are too young or how much of a family I value.
While Adam’s family weren’t invited, in attendance was Holly’s dad celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, her sisters Tilly and Megan, her proud mum Tana along with brother Jack, a marine,. And there was a host of celebrity pals, including David and Victoria Beckham and their children and Dan Walker.
The lavish Kin House was where the crowd gathered after the bash at Bath Abbey. The Georgian manor has a dressing room on the top floor, hair dryers, and a 10-acre garden, as well as a secret stage and a private pool.
It seems the celebrations will go well into the night as the website of the luxurious manor details their bar being open into the early hours.
The party continues in Fitz Bar, which is open until early in the morning, according to the article.
And the wedding party can unwind from any potential hangovers with a private yoga session or a swim in the new pool.