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Cameroon snatch qualification ticket through late goals, to face Nigeria Saturday
AFCON, Jan. 23, 2024 Five-time champions, Cameroon, lived up to their billing Tuesday in Bouake with a never-say-die display to…
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2023 AFCON Group Stage recap; Last-16 scenarios unveiled
As the final group stage matches of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) take place this week, the competition…
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Tragedy strikes in Guinea as celebration turns fatal after AFCON victory
The joyous celebration of Guinea’s national football team, Syli National’s 1-0 victory over Gambia in the Africa 2023 Cup of…
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AFCON 2023: Equatorial Guinea stun hosts Cote d’Ivoire in 4-0 win
By Victor Okoye Abidjan, Jan. 22, 2024 Equatorial Guinea caused a major upset in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations…
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Own goal pushes Super Eagles into AFCON round of 16
AFCON, Jan. 22, 2024 The Super Eagles advanced to the next round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…
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China to host African envoys
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Jan, 21, 2024 The China-Africa Institute (CAI) will host African ambassadors at the Chinese Archeological Museum on…
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AFCON: Sports Minister hails Super Eagles; Don’t underestimate Guinea-Bissau, Victor Osimhen warns
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has congratulated the Super Eagles, on their impressive victory over Cote D’Ivoire…
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Ivorian luck in Eagles gold By Emeka Obasi
Anytime the Super Eagles lifted the African Nations Cup trophy, they confronted Elephants, were unbeaten by the Ivorians and ended…
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UN aid official urges increased support for Niger
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York¸ Jan. 19, 2024 A senior UN humanitarian official, Ms. Edem Wosornu, on Thursday, called on…
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AFCON 2024: Osimhen explains reasons Eagles beat host, Cote d’Ivoire
By Olayinka Owolewa Abidjan, Jan. 18, 2024 Super Eagles of Nigeria and Napoli FC of Italy striker, Victor Osimhen, said…
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AFCON: Nigeria defeats host, Cote d’Ivoire; William Troost-Ekong is match hero
In a much-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash played on Thursday, January 18, 2024, William Troost-Ekong propelled Nigeria to…
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AFCON 2023: Abidjan agog as Super Eagles tackles of Cote d’Ivoire
Abidjan, Jan. 17, 2024 The streets of Cote d’Ivoire’s commercial capital Abidjan was agog on Wednesday, as fans discuss and…
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Jay-Jay Okocha backs Victor Osimhen for stellar performance in crucial AFCON clash
Nigerian football legend Austin (Jay Jay) Okocha has thrown his weight behind Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, expressing confidence in the…
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Striker, Terem Moffi, cautious yet confident ahead of Super Eagles’ crucial AFCON clash with Cote d’Ivoire
France-based striker Terem Moffi has expressed caution while assuring fans that the Super Eagles will give their all to secure…
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AFCON: Super Eagles boosted by Moffi’s arrival
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abidjan, Jan. 15, 2024 OGC Nice of France forward, Terem Moffi, has finally joined his team mates…
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Nigeria opens 2023 AFCON campaign with 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea
In a keenly contested group A game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, Nigeria faced Equatorial Guinea…
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AFCON 2023 kicks off with spectacular opening ceremony
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abidjan, Jan. 13, 2024 The much-anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicked off on Saturday with…
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Ivory Coast shines in AFCON 2023 opener with convincing 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau
In a spectacular start to the much-anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, the Ivory Coast national football team,…
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Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea – AFCON 2023 Group A Match: Key Facts and Figures
As Nigeria prepares to face Equatorial Guinea in their opening Group A match at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of…
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Heavy traffic greets Abidjan ahead of 2023 AFCON opening match
By Olayinka Owolewa Abidjan, Jan. 13, 2024 There was heavy traffic in the city of Abidjan, the capital of Cote…
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Tinubu’s approval of N12bn for national teams excites sports minister
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Jan. 13, 2023 The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has lauded President Bola Tinubu…
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2023 AFCON: Peseiro tweaks formation ahead of Equatorial Guinea clash as Iheanacho, Moffi arrive Cote d’Ivoire
By Victor Okoye/Olayinka Owolewa Abidjan, Jan. 13, 2024 Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro, has tinkered with the team’s formation ahead…
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“Okocha Slams NFF over treatment of Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye ahead of AFCON 2023”
Nigerian football icon, Austin Okocha, has raised eyebrows with a scathing critique of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and top…
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New NICASA president-general urges compatriots in S/Africa to form united front
Mr. Frank Onyekwelu (middle), new President-General of Nigeria Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA), speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the…
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Mali needs greater funding in 2024 – UN spokesperson
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 12, 2024 UN Spokesperson, Mr. Stephane Dujarric, has said that greater funding would be…
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