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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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Sanwo-Olu’s battle charge to Super Eagles: ‘Make 200 million Nigerians proud at AFCON 2023’
In a stirring call to arms, Lagos State Governor Jide Sanwo-Olu has passionately urged the Super Eagles to give their…
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AFCON 2023: Guinea stuns Nigeria 2-0
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Jan. 8, 2024 The Super Eagles were on Monday brought down to earth by Guinea’s Syli…
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles sample Guinea’s Syli Nationale in International friendly
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Jan. 7, 2024 The Super Eagles will play a friendly match against Guinea’s Syli Nationale in…
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AFCON: Eagles will win bronze By Emeka Obasi
Anytime Nigeria confronted West African hosts in the group stage of the African Nations Cup, the Eagles ended up as…
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CAF announces 40% increase in prize money for TotalEnergies AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023
With few days to the kickoff of the 34th AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has…
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AFCON 2024: Nigeria has no reliable goalkeeper – Ex Eagles, Adisa
Former Green Eagles international, Coach Amusa Adisa of WNDC/IICC fame, has decried the absence of a reliable goalkeeper for the…
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Govt releases names of 46 varsities affected by suspension of degree certificates from Benin, Togo (See full list)
Following the suspension of accreditation for degree certificates obtained from universities in Benin Republic and Togo, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of…
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Super Eagles camp bubbles with 17 players now in Abu Dhabi
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Jan. 3, 2024 A total of 17 players have arrived the Super Eagles’ camp in Abu…
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Sports Minister reaffirms Presidency’s full support for Super Eagles triumph in AFCON pursuit
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has restated the full support of the Presidency for the Super Eagles’ quest…
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It’ll take miracle for Super Eagles to win AFCON – Akanni
By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, Dec. 30, 2023 Ex-international, Waidi Akanni, on Saturday said the Super Eagles would need a miracle…
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Peseiro invites 25 players as Nigeria seeks fourth AFCON title in Cote d’Ivoire (See names)
Three-time champions Nigeria have picked a team of 25 players for their onslaught for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations…
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Fidelity Bank scores big in KPMG Customer Experience Survey
In what has been termed the crowning glory of a successful year, leading financial institution – Fidelity Bank Plc –…
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Nike unveils Super Eagles’ kits for 2023 AFCON
Sportswear giant, Nike, has revealed the official kits for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations…
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CAF cup clash: Rivers United of Nigeria lose 3-0 in Tunisia to Club Africain
Rivers United FC of Nigeria were beaten 3-0 in their CAF Confederation cup clash by Tunisian side, Club Africain, on…
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