Tag: AFCON 2021
VAR to be used in all 52 AFCON matches
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), had previously used VAR from the quarter-finals stage of the 2019 edition in Egypt.
From Super Eagles to Fennec Foxes: Incredible nicknames of 24 AFCON teams
Football teams from twenty four African nations will begin the battle to win Africa's most coveted trophy, the Africa Cup…
CAF increases AFCON champions prize money
CAF, in a statement, said the increase was in line with its commitment to rewarding meritorious performance and enhancing the…
Cameroon separatists bomb AFCON host city Limbe
Separatist fighters who have vowed to disrupt AFCON in the city said on social media they were responsible for the…
Cameroon fully ready to host AFCON – Sports minister
Cameroon has faced scrutiny and criticism in the lead-up to the tournament over the not-ready-Olembe Stadium, which is scheduled to…
Iheanacho, 8 others arrive Super Eagles camp 5 days to AFCON
The other players who arrived in the early hours of Tuesday morning include three other English-based players, namely: Frank Onyeka…
Osimhen ready to play for Nigeria at AFCON 2021
Osimhen’s participation was in doubt, after he suffered a facial injury in his club, Napoli Serie A clash against Inter…
AFCON 2021 unlikely: Cameroon owes contractors, stadium incomplete
The fate of January 2022 African Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon is shaky over concerns over the country’s readiness…
Rohr: How Super Eagles will survive AFCON 2021 group stage
Nigeria is in the company of Egypt, Sudan and Guinea Bissau in Group D of the tournament.
Nigeria’s win over Lesotho, expectations at AFCON 2021
The Super Eagles of Nigeria confidently qualified for the 2021 African Cup of Nations from Group L, as they currently…
Tunisia, Mali book Cameroon AFCON tickets
Tunisia and Mali have joined 2019 finalists Senegal, holders Algeria as well as hosts Cameroon as the qualified teams for…
2021 AFCON hosts Cameroon set to disrupt European leagues
European leagues will face some disruption next season, in terms of player availability after hosts Cameroon announced the Africa Cup…
2021 AFCON: I can’t be excited yet – Rohr
Super Eagles’ head coach Gernot Rohr on Wednesday said he can't be excited yet despite defeating Benin Republic in 2021…