Author: Aishat Akanni

Despite their elimination, the East Africans will likely aim to end their campaign on a high note.

Flying Eagles forward, Rickson Mendos is confident that Nigeria will overcome Kenya in their final Group B fixture at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

After receiving the ball near the edge of the penalty area, Iwobi took a composed first touch and calmly slotted the ball past Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez

With other quality options in attack, including Rafa Mir and Hugo Duro, the club could be tempted to cash in, especially given their financial constraints.

Although his contract with Nantes runs until June 2026, speculation over a summer exit has intensified, especially if the club fails to escape relegation.

With Champions League qualification now out of reach, the club is preparing for a significant summer rebuild and Chukwueze appears to be one of the casualties.

The veteran’s inclusion marks a return to the national team after being left out of Nigeria’s squad since the 2023 AFCON.

Forest have now picked up just four points from a possible fifteen and dropped to sixth on the table. Still, Aina remains optimistic about a turnaround.

The result leaves Nigeria second in the group with four points from two matches level with group leaders Morocco, who hold a superior goal difference.

Lookman had struggled to find the net for over eight weeks, with his last goal coming in Atalanta’s emphatic 4-0 win over Juventus back in March.