Tag: AFCON
AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles’ ordeal at the hands of Libyans – NFF reveals details
Frustrated, Olajire said the NFF President condemned the "despicable" behaviour, which he said had no place in football, saying that…
How to watch Super Eagles vs Libya AFCON qualifier match Friday
Libya, currently sitting fourth with just one point, faces a daunting task. A victory for Nigeria will see them solidify…
Ntwari’s heroics deny Super Eagles in goalless AFCON qualifier
Victor Osimhen, Nigeria's star striker, had multiple opportunities late in the game, including a low shot and a header, but…
CAF announces new dates for AFCON, WAFCON
CAF Executive Committee ratified the dates at a meeting on Friday and published them on its website, with AFCON scheduled…
AFCON 2025 postponement: CAF breaks silence
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has denied reports the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been moved to early…
Just In: AFCON 2025 postponed
CAF’s general secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba, told BBC that the AFCON would now be held in early 2026, acknowledging the pressing…
Iwobi returns to social media after AFCON criticism (Video)
A number of his teammates including William Troost-Ekong, Frank Onyeka and Kenneth Omeruo took to the comment section to show…
Eight records broken at 34th AFCON tournament
Youssef Msakni (Tunisia) and André Ayew (Ghana) tied the record for the most appearances in Africa Cup of Nations with this being their…
Celebrities console Super Eagles’ goalkeeper over AFCON heartbreak
Expressing his disappointment and frustration on his Instagram page, Nwabali apologized to Nigerians, acknowledging his understanding of their feelings as…
AFCON: FG hails Super Eagles for flying Nigeria’s flag high
Nigeria’s Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Côte d’Ivoire at the final played on Sunday at the Abidjan stadium.
Shettima speaks on Super Eagles’ loss of AFCON trophy to Cote d’Ivore
Shettima also thanked the people of Côte d’Ivoire for their hospitality, and sportsmanship, and for creating a memorable AFCON experience.
AFCON: Super Eagles win would shake the world – Omah Lay
During a conversation with West Ham defender Kurt Zouma, shared on the club's social media platform, Omah Lay remarked on…
AFCON 2023: Super Eagles observe minute silence for lives lost
Nigeria take on hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the AFCON 2023 tournament at the Stade Olympique Alassane-Ouattara d’Ebimpé…
Please, bring the trophy home, Sanwo-Olu urges Super Eagles
The Governor further implored Nigerians, especially Lagos residents to come out in their millions to show support and solidarity to…
Odegbami predicts Nigeria’s fate in AFCON
At the group stage, the Eagles had shown superiority to the Ivorians whom they beat 1-0. They had afterwards gone…
DRC clinches victory over Egypt on penalties, soars into AFCON quarter final
The game progressed to the level of penalty shootout. And DRC emerged victorious by beating Egypt 8-7.
AFCON: Football administrator, others urge Super Eagles to be steadfast
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
Nigeria had at the second match of Group A defeated the host nation, Cote D’Ivoire 1-0 at the Alassane Ouattara…
I’m not excited by my team’s draw against Super Eagles – Equatorial Guinea coach Micha
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
Peseiro made this known while reacting to Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations…
AFCON: See Nigeria’s Starting 11 in clash with Equatorial Guinea
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
“When we meet, when we discuss all issues, we can solve lots of problems. So the power of football is…
Yemi Alade performs at opening ceremony of AFCON 2023 (Video)
Alade teamed up with Mohamed Ramadan, an Egyptian rapper, and Magic System, an Ivorian band, to perform ‘Akwaaba’, the official…
AFCON: Iheanacho, Moffi arrive Cote d’Ivoire
He said it was unfortunate that a couple of players picked up injuries at the more crucial stage of the competition.
With unity of purpose, Nigeria will win 2023 AFCON – Awoniyi
Awoniyi said he was disappointed not to be part of the tournament but had no reason to question God because…
AFCON: NFF President allays fears following Ndidi’s withdrawal from Super Eagles’ camp
“We also played a lot of matches with Ndidi and lost unexpectedly, so it’s not about Ndidi, it’s about the…
Why SuperSport won’t broadcast AFCON tournament Live – MultiChoice
The company, in a statement said it would not be able to broadcast the tournament live because it did not…
Peseiro names Osimhen, Iheanacho, 23 others for AFCON
The 2024 African Cup of Nations begins from Saturday, 13 January to 11 February in Cote d'Ivoire.
AFCON Qualifier: Makinde, others splash cash on U23 Eagles
Makinde, who promised to be at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Saturday to cheer the players up, also promised additional…
Koulibaly hits out at Napoli boss over AFCON statement
The next AFCON is due to be played in Ivory Coast in January 2024.