Tag: AFCON 2019
AFCON 2019: Buhari unhappy with Super Eagles unpaid allowances
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed surprise that the Super Eagles of Nigeria who at present are participating in the African…
Amaju Pinnick encourages Eagles, promises continuous support
In spite of their 0-2 loss to Madagascar on Sunday, the Supper Eagles have received solid backing from the most…
Brace up, make up for your mistakes, Yobo tells Eagles
Joseph Yobo, former Super Eagles defender, has urged the Nigerian side to raise their game ahead of their Round of…
AFCON: Congo at 3rd position in Group A after comprehensive win
The Congolese are now in third place in Group A after comprehensive win against Zimbabwe on Sunday. They now have…
AFCON 2019: Yattara scores twice to down Burundi
Mohamed Yattara scored a brace of goals as Guinea defeated 10-man Burundi 2-0 in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations…
Goalless day at AFCON as Cameroon, Ghana unsure of R16
Saturday was remarkably a day of no goals at the 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. After two…
Senate President leads FG delegation to AFCON 2019
President Muhammadu Buhari has picked the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, as leader of the Federal Government delegation to…
Kenya’s Harambee Stars get $2,500 bonus each for beating Tanzania
About $2,500 each in bonus awaits Kenya's Harambee stars for beating Tanzanians 3-2 in the African Nations Group C match…
Afcon 2019: Football fans commend Super Eagles’ performance
Some football fans on Wednesday in Damaturu hailed Super Eagles of Nigeria for making it to the next round of…
Implication of Super Eagles’ progress on AFCON 2019 broadcast
The Super Eagles’ lone goal victory over Guinea and subsequent qualification for the Round of 16 in the ongoing Africa…
Eagles’ display of patriotism gave them victory over Guinea – Owolabi
Dr Felix Owolabi, ex- Eagles midfielder and other football enthusiasts have commended the Super Eagles for winning their match over…
AFCON 2019: Zimbabwe squander chances to beat Uganda
Knowledge Musona's incredible open-goal miss proved costly as a wasteful Zimbabwe were held to a 1-1 draw by Uganda at…
Iwobi dreams of taking Super Eagles to AFCON finals
Nigerian starlet Alex Iwobi dreams of playing a second final in three months as he looks to help the Super…
AFCON 2019: Omeruo scores for Nigeria against Guinea
Kenneth Omeruo headed into the Guinean net a decisive goal in the 73rd minute, in the Super Eagles second match…
Super Eagles end training boycott
Nigeria's Super Eagles on Tuesday suspended a training strike over unpaid bonuses at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt…
AFCON 2019: Five things Super Eagles need to do against Guinea
Nigeria’s quest for a fourth African Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy continues in Alexandria, Egypt as the Super Eagles take…
Mali prove seniority to AFCON debutants Mauritania
Newcomers Mauritania were given an unpleasant welcome to their debut AFCON appearance as they lost to West African neighbours Mali…
Boost for Super Eagles: Rohr says Kalu is OK
Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr has told cafonline.com that striker Samuel Kalu is now okay and may feature in Nigeria's…
Senegal spank Amuneke’s Taifa stars in mismatch
Tanzania's Taifa Stars, coached by Nigeria's Emmanuel Amuneke, and making a first appearance at the African Cup of Nations since…
Egypt 2019: Analysts laud Eagles victory, optimistic of team’s progress
Football analysts and fans in Osun have lauded the victory of the Super Eagles’ win over Burundi at the ongoing…
How Super Eagles can do well in AFCON 2019 – Analyst
A sports enthusiast and analyst, Mr. Deji Okeowo, has advised the technical crew of the Super Eagles on how the…
Debutants Madagascar draw with Guinea
Debutants Madagascar almost upset veterans Guinea in the second match of Group B of the African Nations Cup in Alexandria…
AFCON 2019: Femi Kuti, Others thrill ’em inside jam-packed Cairo Stadium (Video)
The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was heralded with a spectacular and colourful opening ceremony inside the jam-packed 75,…
AFCON 2019: Panic as Super Eagles star Kalu collapses in training
There was palpable panic in the Super Eagles camp on Friday in Alexandria, Egypt, when one of the team's promising…
AFCON 2019: Why Super Eagles will do well — Sport analyst
Mr Deji Okeowo, a sport analyst, has expressed optimism that the Super Eagles of Nigeria would perform well in the…
AFCON: Emmanuel Amuneke reveals Tanzania’s 23-man squad
Tanzania coach Emmanuel Amuneke has unveiled his final 23-man squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The…
Amuneke unveils Tanzanian squad for AFCON 2019
Tanzania head coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has unveiled his final 23-man squad for the 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations coming…
AFCON: Gernot Rohr drops Kelechi Iheanacho, Semi Ajayi
Kelechi Iheanacho and Semi Ajayi have been axed from Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after coach…
AFCON 2019: Eagles ‘ll not disappoint, Musa assures Nigerian fans
Super Eagles forward, Ahmed Musa, has expressed confidence that Nigeria can go far at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations…
AFON 2019: It’ll be difficult for me, my staff to drop two Eagles – Rohr
Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr said he expects that after a demanding season in Europe, plus the heat in Egypt, the…