Tag: AFCON
Buhari commends Super Eagles after AFCON “mess up”
He acknowledged that the players and officials put up a tough fight even though they lost to Tunisia.
Super Eagles won’t underrate Carthage Eagles: Eguavoen
The match between Nigeria and Tunisia will take place at the Stade Roumdé Adjia in Garoua, Cameroon from 8 p.m.
Bring home AFCON trophy, Dare tells Super Eagles
Super Eagles on Wednesday cruised to the knockout phase of the AFCON after a 2-0 win against Guinea Bissau
Gabon break Ghana’s heart, share points
Ghana broke the deadlock through captain Andre Dede Ayew before Ngowet Allevinah equalised for Gabon late on.
CAF probes Tunisia-Mali incident in Limbe
Tunisia/Mali Group F encounter played at the Limbe Omnisport Stadium had Janny Sikazwe from Zambia as the centre referee.
How Nigeria can emerge winners of AFCON – Ahmed Musa
Ahmed Musa also said the Super Eagles are ready for their opening match on Tuesday against the Pharaohs of Egypt.
AFCON 2021 begins in Cameroon: All you need to know
The great event will showcase Africa's football talents and prowess.
AFCON: Burhan warns Nigeria, Egypt to be weary of Sudan’s young team
Tia who took over the team from French Hubert Velud, who was sacked in December, told CAF that although his…
Ex-Super Eagles coach, Rohr speaks on AFCON ahead of kick-off
The likes of Egypt star Mohamed Salah will be badly missed by his club Liverpool, but Rohr believes it is…
Aubameyang, teammate test positive for COVID-19 in blow to Gabon
Gabon will now be without Aubameyang and teammate Mario Lemima, for the tournament, which kicks off on Sunday.
Awaziem: Super Eagles wouldn’t repeat last AFCON mistakes
Awaziem who was in the thick of the action at the last AFCON, said that the goal was to bring…
We are going to AFCON to bring home the trophy – Musa
We are 100 per cent ready. We are not going to Cameroon to see the beauty of the country but…
Super Eagles leave for Cameroon today, what Buhari told them
The Eagles will depart Abuja on Wednesday aboard a chartered flight for the football fiesta which runs from Jan. 9…
16 Gambian players test positive for Covid-19 ahead of AFCON
The spike in positive cases has led the team to cancel their preparatory matches.
AFCON: Health concerns, injuries cause changes in Nigeria’s squad
Osimhen’s absence paves the way for Greece-based Henry Onyekuru who was also at the last finals in Egypt.
Sudan’s Falcons land in Cameroon for AFCON
The Falcons of Jediane landed at the Nsimalen International Airport in the capital, Yaounde on Tuesday with a delegation including…
#EndSARS: John Ogu wants Super Eagles to boycott AFCON qualifiers
Nigeria international John Ogu has called on his teammates in the national team to boycott their upcoming games in protest…
Match Report: How Algeria sank Senegal for AFCON title
Baghdad Bounedjah's early goal propelled Algeria to a first Africa Cup of Nations title in 29 years after a fiery…
Algeria are AFCON Champions, overcome Senegal in final
The Desert Foxes of Algeria have won the 2019 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, tournament in Egypt after beating Senegal…
AFCON: Air Peace congratulates Super Eagles’ players
Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for winning the Bronze Medal at the 2019 Edition…
Super Eagles draw Benin, Sierra Leone, Lesotho in 2021 AFCON qualifiers
Nigeria's Super Eagles have been drawn in Group L along with Benin, Sierra Leone and Lesotho in the 2021 African…
AFCON 2019: Why Guinea sacked head coach Paul Put and staff
The head coach of Guinea, Paul Put, has been sacked alongside his entire staff by the country’s Football Federation after…
Okey Bakassi blames Super Eagles loss to Algeria on goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi
Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor, Okey Bakassi has blamed it all on the Super Eagles' goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi after Nigeria…
AFCON: Algerian soccer fans run riot in France, woman killed
Algeria's narrow win over Ivory Coast in the African Cup of Nations quarter-finals Thursday sparked wild jubilation among Algerians in…
Nigerians in South Africa task Super Eagles to remain focused
The Nigeria football supporters club, South Africa chapter, has urged the Super Eagles to remain focused and committed to be…
Tunisia end Madagascar’s fairytale run at AFCON
Tunisia ended Madagascar’s remarkable Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) run when they beat the rank outsiders 3-0 in their quarter-final…
How Senegal’s Gueye gunned down Benin’s Squirrels
Idrissa Gueye scored in the 69th minute to hand Senegal a 1-0 win over Benin and send the Lions of…
AFCON: Benin fans consult voodoo to beat Senegal
The sound of drum beats, hand claps and women singing fills the air at a shrine in Cotonou in the…
Sadio Mane says he will not play penalty in AFCON again
Liverpool star Mane does has ruled out taking any more penalties for Senegal at the Cup of Nations as his…
I didn’t withdraw $470m to fund FG delegation to AFCON – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has denied withdrawing $470 million to fund the Federal Government's delegation to the ongoing African…