Tag: AFCON
AFCON: Nigeria yet to find rhythm – Mikel Obi
An avalanche of criticism is only to be expected with Nigeria still battling to find their rhythm at the Africa…
Egypt join Nigeria in AFCON Round of 16
The Pharaohs of Egypt have joined Nigeria in the ongoing African Cup of Nations, AFCON, Round of 16 after defeating…
Uganda records first AFCON victory in 41 years
Uganda recorded their first Africa Cup of Nations victory in 41 years as they defeated DR Congo in the second…
AFCON 2019: Africa’s biggest showpiece begins in Egypt
The 2019 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, begins in Egypt on Friday with arrays of African stars, mostly plying their…
Super Eagles not under pressure to win AFCON – NFF Vice-President
The 1st Vice-President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Seyi Akinwunmi, on Tuesday in Lagos said that the body did not…
AFCON: Akanni tells Rohr to decide on Super Eagles’ tactical formation
Waidi Akanni, an ex-international, has advised the Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, to decide on what tactical formation best…
Nigeria draws host Tanzania in U-17 AFCON
Rivals Nigeria and Cameroon found themselves at the opposite ends following the draw for the final tournament of the Total…
Mahrez brace books Algeria’s place at 2019 AFCON finals
Riyad Mahrez scored two stunning goals as former winners Algeria qualified for next year’s African Nations Cup finals on Sunday,…
AFCON qualifier: Salah scores late winner as Egypt beat Tunisia
Mohamed Salah scored a last-minute winner as Egypt came from behind to end Tunisia’s 100 percent record in African Nations…
AFCON qualifiers: Owolabi, Ekpo laud Super Eagles over 4-0 victory
Felix Owolabi, an ex-international, has commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria for resoundingly defeating the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in…
AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles put three goals past Seychelles
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Seychelles national team 3-0 in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Cup…
AFCON: Increase in participating countries’ number key for Africa’s football
The Team Manager, NAF FC, Abuja, on Wednesday said the expansion of participating countries in African Nations’ Cup competition from…
Guinea stun Cote d’Ivoire at home in AFCON qualifier
2015 African champions Cote d’Ivoire were left stunned in front of their home fans following a 3-2 defeat at the…
Gabon to host U-17 AFCON
The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has replaced Madagascar with Gabon as hosts of the Total…
AFCON: Viewing center operators lament low patronage
Operators of viewing centres have decried the low patronage that has characterised their business since the commencement of the Total…
Algeria coach resigns after AFCON exit
Algeria coach Georges Leekens has resigned following the team’s early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations. The Desert Foxes…
Senegal beat Tunisia 2-0 for good AFCON start
Senegal’s Teranga Lions began their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign in Gabon on Sunday with victory over Tunisia…
Ivory Coast get €6 million euros ahead AFCON
Defending champions Ivory Coast have been given extra financial support for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals. The Ivorian…
AFCON 2017: Sports minister, Pinnick, Siasia beg Nigerians
Taiwo Adelu Nigeria’s Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick and Interim Coach of…
AFCON 2017: Eagles arrive like orphans in Abuja
Taiwo Adelu Like the popular saying that “failure is an orphan”, Nigeria’s Super Eagles returned from Cairo, Egypt early on…
AFCON 2017: Nigeria’s chances now slimmer?
The Confédération of African Football (CAF) on Sunday announced the withdrawal of Chad from the ongoing qualifiers for the 2017…
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AFCON 2017: CAF deduct 3 points from Nigeria, Egypt, fines Chad
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has deducted three points from Nigeria, Egypt and Tanzania, all members of Group G,…
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Egypt fights back to draw Nigeria in Kaduna
Egyptian forward, Mohamed Salah has handed his country an away goal advantage after scoring in the 90th minutes against Nigeria…
AFCON Qualifier: GOtv Boxing Night organisers offer free viewing on big screen
Fans who wish to watch the African Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles and the Pharaohs…
Nigeria vs Egypt AFCON 2017 qualifiers, other games live on GOtv
Subscribers of GOtv will have the opportunity to watch at the comfort of their homes matches of the 2017 Africa…
We’ll beat Egypt, pick 2017 AFCON ticket, Siasia assures
Super Eagles’ Interim Head Coach Samson Siasia on Friday assured that the consortium of coaches put together for the team…
AFCON 2015: Nigeria to face Egypt, Algeria, Mali
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the result of draws for the final tournament of the Africa U-23…
Ghana, Senegal win as South Africa suffer shock defeat
(Reuters) – Ghana and Senegal secured away wins in the African Nations Cup qualifiers on Saturday but it proved an…