Tag: AFCON
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…
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,…