Ola Aina: We Will Do Better At Next AFCON

The New Diplomat
Writer

Ad

Army confirms killing of four soldiers by Boko Haram in deadly midnight raid on Borno

By Obinna Uballa Four Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead and five others injured after Boko Haram terrorists launched a fierce midnight attack on a military base in Ngamdu, along the Damaturu–Maiduguri Road in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State. The assault, which occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Friday, was met with stiff resistance…

Super Eagles Keep World Cup Dream Alive with Crucial 2–1 Win Over Lesotho

By Obinna Uballa Nigeria’s Super Eagles revived their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a determined 2–1 victory over Lesotho on Friday, a much-needed result that keeps them in contention ahead of the final round of qualifiers. After a cagey and goalless first half, captain William Troost-Ekong broke the deadlock in…

Oil Drops Below $60 on Gaza Ceasefire

WTI crude fell below $60 per barrel as easing Middle East tensions and weak China–U.S. sentiment erased much of oil’s geopolitical risk premium. Friday, October 10, 2025 The relatively successful implementation of the Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal has lowered geopolitical risk premiums in oil futures and sent front-month ICE Brent prices below $64 per barrel. The…

Ad

Ola Aina is confident the Super Eagles will put up a better showing at the next Africa Cup of Nations following their shocking exit from Cameroon 2021.

The Super Eagles started the competition on a good note, winning all three group games against Egypt, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau.

The West Africans however stumbled in the second round going down to a 1-0 defeat against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia.

Aina is however upbeat the Super Eagles will come back stronger at the 2023 edition in Cote d’Ivoire.

“We have put the defeat against Tunisia behind us even though It was very painful,” Aina said on the eve of the team’s departure from Cameroon.

“The next edition in Ivory Coast is not far away and I think that should be our focus for now. We can’t dwell too much on the past.

“We are disappointed, the fans are disappointed, but things will be fine in future.”

Ad

Unlocking Opportunities in the Gulf of Guinea during UNGA80
X whatsapp