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Goldberg, Life Continental & Zagg Celebrate Super Eagles’ Epic Victory Over Côte D’Ivoire –

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Goldberg, Life Continental & Zagg Celebrate Super Eagles’ Epic Victory Over Côte D'Ivoire -

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have tied at the top spot in Group A following a thrilling lone-goal victory over hosts, Côte d’Ivoire, in their second match of their AFCON journey.

Through the unwavering support of official sponsors Goldberg, Life Continental Beer, and Zagg Energy Malt Drink, the electrifying atmosphere at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara resonated with the vibes and passion of millions of fans across Nigeria and beyond,

Goldberg, Life Continental, and Zagg energy drinks played a pivotal role in amplifying the fans’ frenzy. Even the live coverage on SuperSports channels were interspersed with Goldberg commercials.

Their live match viewing centers at Terraform restaurant in Lekki 1, Vibz Arena & Lounge in Akure, and Barbados Frigate and Bar in Festac Town provided the perfect platform for passionate fans and supporters to come together, share their passion, and witness the Super Eagles’ triumph in style.

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The pre-match excitement was equally palpable, with fans eagerly making their predictions in the #OmoluabiGameOn and #NaijaGameOn comment sections.

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“We are incredibly proud of the Super Eagles’ performance today,” said Head of Marketing Communications, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Sandra Amachree.

“Their dedication and spirit truly reflect the resilience of the Nigerian people. Goldberg, Life Continental lager, and Zagg energy drink has always been a champion of Nigerian excellence, and we are thrilled to be part of this historic moment.”

Life Continental Beer, known for its unique taste and refreshing character, also played a significant role in fuelling the fans’ fervor.

Their various activations throughout the country provided opportunities for supporters to connect, celebrate, and raise a toast to the Super Eagles’ success.

Zagg Energy Malt Drink, the invigorating malt beverage, kept the fans’ energy levels high throughout the match.

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Their exciting on-ground activities and social media campaigns added to the overall excitement and fueled the passionate support for the Super Eagles.

 

Together, these leading brands have continually created an unforgettable match-day experience that is helping cement the bond between players, fans, and sponsors in the pursuit of AFCON glory.

 

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“We are incredibly proud of the Super Eagles’ stellar performance today, and their dedication, resilience, and teamwork are an inspiration to us all. We stand with them every step of the way, cheering them on as they aim to bring the trophy home,” she noted.

 

The journey to AFCON glory is far from over as the Super Eagles would be looking to consolidate on Thursday’s result when they face Guinea Bissau in their final group game on Monday.

Kunle Solaja is the author of landmark books on sports and journalism as well as being a multiple award-winning journalist and editor of long standing. He is easily Nigeria’s foremost soccer diarist and Africa's most capped FIFA World Cup journalist, having attended all FIFA World Cup finals from Italia ’90 to Qatar 2022. He was honoured at the Qatar 2022 World Cup by FIFA and AIPS.

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Libya’s AFCON dreams go up in flames!

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The hopes of Libya securing a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ticket seem to have gone up in smoke.  This is the sequel to the 2-1 defeat that Rwanda inflicted on the Benin Republic on Tuesday evening.

With the result, Libya’s position is further cemented at the bottom of the table. Nigeria, even with an outstanding match, still leads with seven points.

They are followed by Benin Republic who have six points. Rwanda followed with five points.

The star men were  Innocent Nshuti and Djihad Bizimana  who scored in the space of two minutes as Rwanda came from behind to defeat Benin 2-1 at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, October 15.

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Rwanda breaks 12-year jinx in victory over Benin Republic

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FILE PHOTO: Rwanda players celebrate in the dressing room after beating Lesotho 1-0 on Tuesday in Durban, South Africa, to go top of Group C in the ongoing World Cup 2026 qualifiers-courtesy.

Rwanda’s defeat of Benin Republic is not just their first win in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series, the victory terminates a 12-year winless streak against the Cheetah of Benin.

It is also a renewal of their hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. But they still have two more games to play.

The German made two changes from the side that started against Benin last week as Samuel Gueulette and Emmanuel Imanishimwe came in for Kevin Muhire and Claude Niyomugabo respectively.

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Libya vs Nigeria: CAF lifts the burden off Nigeria

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The press release on Tuesday by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) may have lifted a burden off Nigeria as the match with Libya is considered postponed rather than the Super Eagles refusing to play.

The continental body remarked that the matter would be referred to the competent CAF bodies.

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