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AFCON: 10-Man Zambia hold Tanzania

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Tanzania shockingly took the lead 11 minutes into the game. Mbwana Samatta provided Simon Msuva with a nice pass inside…

Falconets beat Burundi to qualify for 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The goal handed Nigeria a 2-0 aggregate victory in the final round of the qualifying round, having won the first…

Teranga Lions devour Indomitable Lions to reach AFCON knockout stage

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Sadio Mane scored with a wonderful piece of finishing. He made a yard for himself after a well-taken pass inside…

Cape Verde qualify for AFCON round of 16 after thrashing Mozambique

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Cape Verde doubled their lead six minutes into the second half. A mistake from the defence gifted a chance to…

Tactical switch earned us victory over Cote d ‘Ivoire— Finidi

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The coach said in spite of the win, the boys will not get carried away but work harder in their…

AFCON: Football administrator, others urge Super Eagles to be steadfast

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He noted that the team handlers did well to solve midfield lapses of the team, adding that playing the host…

Victory over Cote D’Ivoire, a boost of confidence for Super Eagles, says Amuneke

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Nigeria had at the second match of Group A defeated the host nation, Cote D’Ivoire 1-0 at the Alassane Ouattara…

Ghana, Egypt play out draw in four-goal thriller at AFCON

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In the 74th minute, Egypt equalised again. A precise cutback on the goal line from Trezeguet found Mostafa Mohamed right…

How Super Eagles defeated Cote d’Ivoire (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Eagles stand-in captain and defender, Williams Troost-Ekong won the battle of wills and sent a terrific shot inside the net.

Breaking: Gallant Super Eagles slay Elephant of Cote d’Ivoire

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

William Troost-Ekong converted a penalty in the 55th minute of the game to give the Eagles the much deserved win

Nsue hits AFCON hat-trick as Equatorial Guinea demolish Guinea Bissau

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Equatorial Guinea opened the scoring in the 21st minute of the game. Pablo Ganet displayed great vision and sent a…

Ibrahim “Selica” Adewale credits Samuel Olatunji Okuku, Tripple 44 for his rise as he scores on Mjällby AIF debut

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Nigerian forward Ibrahim Adewale, fondly known as “Selica,” has attributed his remarkable rise in European football to the guidance, structure,…

Giannis Antetokounmpo launches Igbo learning centre in Lagos

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Giannis, born and raised in Athens, Greece, joined the NBA draft in 2013. He is one of the most decorated…

AFCON: Ruthless Morocco thrash 10-man Tanzania

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In the 80th minute, Achraf Hakimi displayed great vision and sent a pass to Youssef En Nesyri, who showed brilliant…

AFCON: Impressive Mali sink South Africa

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

After a goalless first half, Mali took the lead in the 60th minute of the match. Hamari Traore has the…

How Elephants will cage Super Eagles – Cote d’Ivoire coach

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Gasset said his team will clip the wings of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the epic match to emerge…

Shocker! Namibia stun Tunisia to win first-ever AFCON match

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Bethuel Muzeu swung the ball deep into the box and found Deon Hotto unmarked, and his close-range header flew past…

Roma appoint De Rossi to replace Mourinho as head coach

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

De Rossi made 616 appearances and scored 63 goals for the Giallorossi in all competitions, ranking second in the club's…

JUST IN: AS Roma sack Mourinho

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The club in a statement on its website on Tuesday said it could confirm that Jose Mourinho and his coaching…

Osimhen, Yusuf benched as Eagles return to training

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Osimhen was said to have complained to the coaching crew immediately after the team’s bus arrived.

AFCON: Camara hits double as Senegal thrash Gambia

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

There was to be no denying Senegal with four minutes remaining though, as the influential Camara curled a spectacular strike…

I’m not excited by my team’s draw against Super Eagles – Equatorial Guinea coach Micha

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Nzalang Nacional were able to resist the offensive might of the Super Eagles, largely thanks to the great form…

Super Eagles simply unlucky against Equatorial Guinea, says Peseiro

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Peseiro made this known while reacting to Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations…

AFCON: Cape Verde stun Ghana

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Two minutes into added time, Cape Verde made it 2-1. Benchimol sprayed a pass out to Garry Rodrigues and he…

We deserved to win, we were unlucky against Equatorial Guinea – Peseiro

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Peseiro said the Eagles were better than their opponents, but were simply unlucky, saying he was not happy with the…

Vinicius hits hat-trick as Real Madrid thrash Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup final

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Xavi's side fought back with Ferrán Torres' shot against the crossbar, and he had another attempt minutes later, but this…

Salah’s late penalty rescues draw for Egypt against impressive Mozambique

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Three minutes later, Mozambique added a second goal to shock everyone. Guima tees up Clesio Bauque inside the box and…

Equatorial Guinea hold wasteful Super Eagles to 1-1 draw

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Nigeria mounted offensives many times in the second half but wasted many chances of doubling their number of goals. One…

AFCON: See Nigeria’s Starting 11 in clash with Equatorial Guinea

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Stanley Nwabili, William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi, Ola Aina, Alhassan Yusuf, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman,…

Côte d’Ivoire spent more than $1b to organise AFCON 2023 – Ambassador

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“When we meet, when we discuss all issues, we can solve lots of problems. So the power of football is…

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