In a thrilling African Cup of Nations qualifying match held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday, Nigeria showcased their dominance by defeating Sao Tome and Principe with an astonishing scoreline of 6-0. The match got off to an explosive start as Nigeria wasted no time asserting their control over the game. Read More…
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Despite Moroccan earthquake, AFCON qualifier proceeds
Despite the powerful earthquake that struck Marrakech on Friday night, the African Cup of Nations qualifier between Gambia and Congo will proceed as scheduled on Sunday. This devastating earthquake has claimed over 1,000 lives and left hundreds injured. In contrast, Saturday’s match between Morocco and Liberia, taking place 260 kilometers away in Agadir, has been Read More…
NFF President assures Super Eagles’ full commitment in AFCON match against Sao Tome
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau, has assured the Nigerian public that the Super Eagles will approach their upcoming match against Sao Tome and Principe with full seriousness, despite already securing qualification for the 2024 AFCON. The Super Eagles are set to face Sao Tome and Principe in a 2024 AFCON qualifier, which is Read More…
Burkina Faso knocks Nigeria out of U17 AFCON, world cup reckoning
Nigeria’s Under 17 team, Golden Eaglets have crashed out of the ongoing Under 17 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Algeria. The team lost 1-2 to their Burkina Faso counterparts in the quarter finals of the event at the Nelson Mandela Stadium on Thursday. The result means that Nigeria could not secure a ticket to Read More…
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles stunned by the Gambia in Under-20 AFCON s-final
Monday’s semi-final match of the ongoing Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt saw Nigeria’s Flying Eagles fall to their Gambian opponents 0-1. The Nigerian team dominated the game, holding 62% of the ball compared to 38% for the Gambians, which took part in it at the Cairo International Stadium. They missed the last Read More…
Nigeria submits bid for AFCON 2025
Nigeria has notified the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of her desire to stage the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2025. The country last hosted a major international football tournament almost 13 years ago. Cameroon hosted the delayed edition last January with Cote ‘d Ivoire scheduled to stage the next edition next year. CAF Read More…
Salah shines in Egypt’s comeback victory over Morocco for AFCON semi-finals berth
Mohamed Salah on Sunday scored the equaliser and created the winner for Egypt to come from behind to beat Morocco 2-1 at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. Morocco went ahead in the seventh minute from a penalty kick converted by Sofiane Boufal in this quarter-final match. But Egypt came storming back as Read More…
Burkina Faso stun Tunisia 1-0 to book semi-final berth
Burkina Faso on Saturday stunned the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia by a lone goal to progress to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cameroon 2021. Dango Ouattara’s goal on the stroke of halftime was enough for Burkina Faso to beat Tunisia at the Stade Roumdé Adjia in Garoua. Ouattara, who was sent Read More…
Super Eagles test their might against Carthage Eagles in AFCON knockout on Sunday
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will Sunday clash with the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in one of the second round matches of the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. Tunisia on Thursday lost 0-1 to the Gambia, but booked their place in the knockout phase as one of the four third-placed teams. Read More…
Super Eagles advance to knockout stage with best group phase record
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Wednesday in Garoua advanced in style to the knockout phase of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. They beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0 at the Stade Roumde Adjia to become the only side at this 33rd edition of the competition to win all their three group games. The winners of Read More…