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Who Nigeria will face in AFCON last 16 as opponents confirmed

Super Eagles now know their next assignment at the Africa Cup of Nations

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025

Crude Oil Prices Supported by Global Geopolitical Risks

February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) today is up +0.23 (+0.40%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) is up +0.0126 (+0.73%). Crude oil prices added to Monday's sharp gains today as global geopolitical risks from Venezuela, Nigeria, and Russia persist. Also, expectations that OPEC+ will stick with plans to pause...

Barchart · Dec 30, 2025

John Fury sends condolences to Anthony Joshua after fatal car crash

John Fury has sent his condolences to Anthony Joshua and the victims of a fatal car crash in Nigeria in a video message.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Video posted by Anthony Joshua's friend shows car journey that ended in tragedy

Latif Ayodele posted a video on Snapchat of the friends in Nigeria before the deadly incident

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025

Anthony Joshua car crash sparks fresh concerns over roads in Nigeria

Anthony Joshua suffered minor injuries while two of his close friends were killed in Monday’s crash

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

Who Was Latif Ayodele? Anthony Joshua Mourns Death of Longtime Trainer and Close Friend in Nigeria Crash

Anthony Joshua mourns trainer Latif Ayodele, killed in a Nigeria crash that also claimed coach Sina Ghami, as tributes pour in and investigations continue.

International Business Times UK · Dec 30, 2025

5 Photos Of The Anthony Joshua Car Crash That Killed Two Of His Friends: What Were They Doing In Nigeria?

Anthony Joshua was injured in a Nigeria car crash that killed two close friends. Here's what they were doing in the country and what we know so far.

International Business Times UK · Dec 30, 2025

Pressure of coaching Nigeria 'on another level', says Chelle

Nigeria's head coach Eric Chelle offered an insight into the pressures of the job, as he pored over his choices for the starting line-up for the final game in Group C on Tuesday night at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 30, 2025

Five things we learned on Day 8: Hakimi up and running

Morocco boss Walid Regragui promised Achraf Hakimi would make an appearance during the third pool match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. And he made good on that in the second half. Let the tournament commence...

Radio France Internationale · Dec 29, 2025

Anthony Joshua ‘stable’ after Nigeria car crash that killed two team members

The fatalities were Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, who were both “close friends and integral members of Anthony’s team”.

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025