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AFCON 2023 QUALIFIERS

African and Asian teams grab the headlines

our reporter Feb 15, 2024 0

Although it is a case of as you were amongst the ten teams that lead the way in the latest edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking, there is plenty of movement further down the standings following the matches contested in the CAF…

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Williams, Aina and Troost-Ekong are proud Nigerians

our reporter Feb 15, 2024 0

Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Technical Study Group (“TSG”) has released the Best XI for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023. The CAF Technical Study Group has been following and analysing the…

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Ivory Coast triumph ‘revenge’ for Emerse Fae

our reporter Feb 14, 2024 0

Emerse Fae said guiding Ivory Coast to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title on home soil feels like "revenge" after he was forced to retire from playing early. The 40-year-old was named as interim coach of the Elephants midway through…

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Sponsors Charge Super Eagles to Bring AFCON Glory Home

Our Reporter Feb 10, 2024 0

Three Nigerian Breweries iconic brands – Goldberg, Life Continental Lager, and Zagg Energy Malt Drink – have rallied behind the Super Eagles, urging them to claim the AFCON trophy in Sunday's final against hosts Côte d'Ivoire.With maximum…

AFCON 2023 QUALIFIERS

Troost-Ekong dreams AFCON Trophy

Gbolahan Dada 08111813038 Feb 8, 2024 0

Nigeria captain Williams Troost-Ekong said lifting the Africa Cup of Nations trophy would be an "amazing" moment for him and the country. The Super Eagles beat South Africa on penalties to reach Sunday's final in Abidjan, where they…

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Broos and Bafana forsee possible group of death draw

Our Reporter Oct 12, 2023 0

Bafana Bafana, Nigeria and Morocco could be placed in the same group when the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) draw is made in the Ivory Coast on Thursday. The draw will start at 21:00 (SA time). The six top seeds include Morocco, who…

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AFCON 2023: CAF President hails qualified African teams

Our Reporter Sep 16, 2023 0

The President of CAF, Dr Patrice Motsepe, has congratulated the 24 National Teams that have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), tagged Côte d’Ivoire 2023. Cameroon, The Gambia, Cameroon and Namibia were the last three…

AFCON 2023 QUALIFIERS

Gabon coach’s fate up in the air

Our Reporter Sep 13, 2023 0

Frenchman Patrice Neveu was reported to be the first coaching casualty after the conclusion of this week’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers but Gabon’s football federation on Wednesday denied they had fired him. Gabon’s government…

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Premier League players in Afcon qualifiers

Our Reporter Sep 13, 2023 0

The extent of the African influence on the Premier League in England is no better illustrated than the large number of players from top flight clubs who competed in the last round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers over the last week. …

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AFCON 2023: Extra boost as Laurent Pokou Stadium inaugurated

Our Reporter Sep 12, 2023 0

The Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro, one of the venues for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, was officially inaugurated on Saturday by both Ivorian and CAF officials. The hand-over and official…

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Cameroon defeat Burundi, secure Afcon ticket

Our Reporter Sep 12, 2023 0

Cameroon defeated Burundi 3-0 at the Roumde Adjia Stadium in Garoua on Tuesday night to secure a berth at the next Africa Cup of Nations. The Indomitable Lions triumphed thanks to goals from Bryan Mbuemo, Christopher Wooh and Vincent…

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Premier League players in Afcon qualifiers

Our Reporter Sep 12, 2023 0

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Gambia book Africa Cup place near Moroccan quake site

Our Reporter Sep 10, 2023 0

Gambia reached the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Sunday after a dramatic 2-2 draw with Congo at a Moroccan stadium in the area of an earthquake that claimed more than 2 120 lives. Goals from substitutes Muhammed Badamosi in the…

AFCON 2023 QUALIFIERS

Osimhen’s hat-trick sees himself and Super Eagles finish AFCON campaign as winners

Our reporter Sep 10, 2023 0

Ballon d’Or nominee Victor Osimhen netted a hat-trick that took his tally to 10 in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, and also ensured Nigeria finished as group winners in the race to Cote d’Ivoire. Having…

AFCON 2023 QUALIFIERS

Mabedi says Malawi’s Flames didn’t come to party against Guinea

Our Reporter Sep 10, 2023 0

Malawi interim coach Patrick Mabedi says his Flames did not live up to expectations when they wrapped up the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group D qualifying campaign with a two-all draw against Guinea on Saturday. Mabedi spoke…

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AFCON qualifier: Osimhen hits hattrick, as Eagles wallop Sao Tome

Our reporter Sep 10, 2023 0

Nigeria confirmed their leadership position in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Group A after walloping visiting Sao Tome 6-0 in Uyo on Sunday. Napoli goal poacher, Victor Osimhen Opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 13th minute, scored a…

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Osimhen scores hat-trick as Nigeria maul Sao Tome in AFCON2023Q

Our Reporter Sep 10, 2023 0

Victor Osimhen scored thrice as the Super Eagles dispatched Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Sunday! The strikes took the Napoli hitman’s tally to 10 in the qualification series as the…

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NFF commiserates with Morocco after earthquake tragedy

Our Reporter Sep 10, 2023 0

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed deep sorrow and grief at the death of over 1,000 people in an earthquake that occurred in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco in the early hours of Saturday, 9th September 2023. …

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Guinea-Bissau take aim at stubborn Sierra Leone

Our Reporter Sep 10, 2023 0

Guinea-Bissau will play host to Sierra Leone in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualification Group A match at the Estádio 24 de Setembro on Monday. Kick-off is 6:00 pm CAT. CURRENT FORM The African Wild Dogs bounced back…

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Diouf, 15, becomes youngest player to represent Senegal

Our Reporter Sep 10, 2023 0

Fifteen-year-old Amara Diouf became the youngest player to represent Senegal when the striker's side took on Rwanda in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Saturday, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said. Diouf was…

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