Football

Late penalty sends Cape Verde to AFCON quarter-finals

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ryan Mendes converted an 88th minute penalty to see Cape Verde through. He put the ball into the middle of…

DRC clinches victory over Egypt on penalties, soars into AFCON quarter final

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The game progressed to the level of penalty shootout. And DRC emerged victorious by beating Egypt 8-7.

Egypt crash out of AFCON, DR Congo reach quarter-finals

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Egyptian goalkeeper, Gabaski missed his kick, while the Congolese keeper, Lionel Mpasi-Nzau sent an unstoppable penalty past Gabaski into…

Bayo’s last-gasp sends Guinea to AFCON quarter-finals

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Bayo scored in the last minute of added time. He latched on to a brilliant cross and got his head…

We must be serious about Angola, Peseiro cautions

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“We will now focus on our next match against Angola, who are having an excellent tournament,” he said.

Super Eagles’ performance against Cameroon solid – NFF Boss

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The three-time champions, who also knocked out Cameroon from the 2019 AFCON in the Round of 16, will now confront…

How Sanwo-Olu celebrated Super Eagles victory against Cameroon (Photos)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Reacting to the victory on his X handle, Sanwo-Olu said "I totally enjoyed the Super Eagles' incredible display of teamwork…

Lookman hits brace as Super Eagles soar over Cameroon to reach AFCON quarter-finals

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

In the 90th minute, Lookman scored his brace to give the Eagles 2-0 lead. Calvin Bassey found Lookman with a…

Angola thrash Namibia to reach AFCON quarter-finals

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Angola made it 2-0 three minutes to the end of the first half. Fredy flights the free kick into the…

Super Eagles fit, battle-ready for Cameroon clash – Raji

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Super Eagles take on the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in a crucial Round of 16 clash of the ongoing…

Super Eagles rekindle AFCON rivalry with Cameroon

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Super Eagles have lost three AFCON finals to Cameroon, with the most painful defeat coming in front of the…

Liverpool’s manager Jorgen Klopp to depart end of season

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Klop informed the club's ownership of his decision to stand down. Klopp has won six trophies with the Reds, including…

Shocker as Mauritania knock Algeria out of AFCON

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Yali Dellahi was the hero of the day. He managed to control the rebound and quickly produced an incredible strike…

Super Eagles to meet Cameroon in AFCON round of 16 cracker

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Since 1968, Nigeria and Cameroon have met 16 times. The Eagles won seven of such meetings, while Cameroon won five.…

Cameroon reach AFCON knockout stage after beating Gambia in five-goal thriller

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

After a goalless first half, Cameroon opened the scoring in the 56th minute of the game. Georges-Kevin N'Koudou showcased his…

Shocker! Equatorial Guinea demolish Cote d’Ivoire, host’s qualification in jeopardy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Two minutes to the end of the match, Equatorial Guinea made it 4-0. Jannick Buyla was in the right place…

Super Eagles beat Guinea Bissau to qualify for AFCON knockout stage

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Opa Sangante of Guinea Bissau scored an own goal to give the Eagles the lead in the 36th minute of…

Chaos as 3SC fans go wild after home loss to Enyimba

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The home fans claimed the referee refused to award a goal in the fourth minute of second half added time…

AFCON: South Africa demolish Namibia to brighten hope of knockout stage

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The South Africans completed the rout 15 minutes to the end of the match. Teboho Mokoena laid the ball off…

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…

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,…

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…

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