Africa

  Of the three times Cameroon defeated Nigeria to lift the African Nations Cup trophy, two will fail today’s VAR test. Only their first cup victory makes sense, the others were fraudulently assisted by referees. Ever since the Indomitable Lions stole the cup in Lagos 24 years ago, they have …

By Maureen Okon Abuja, Jan. 28, 2024 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it has not received formal notification of withdrawal from the bloc by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. ECOWAS is a sub-regional political and economic union of 15 West African countries. It stated on Sunday in Abuja …

Nigerian super striker, Victor Osimhen, has reportedly undergone a random dope test conducted by the anti-doping department as the Super Eagles participate at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Earlier reports after the round of 16 win over Cameroon had suggested that the test occurred on Saturday, but …

Bouake (Côte d’Ivoire), Jan. 28, 2024 Gelson Dala scored twice as Angola reached the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals with a comprehensive 3-0 last-16 victory over neighbours Namibia on Saturday in Bouake. Angola, who claimed their biggest-ever Cup of Nations finals win with the result, left Namibia rueing …

In a thrilling encounter, Nigeria secured a 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the round of 16 clash of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, advancing to the quarter-finals. Ademola Lookman emerged as the hero, scoring both goals with assists from Victor Osimhen and Alex Iwobi. The early moments of the …

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon, January 26, 2024 The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) in Yaoundé signed a EUR200 million financing facility to support the Government of Cameroon in the implementation of its National Development Strategy. Dr. George Elombi, Executive Vice-President, Governance, Legal and Corporate Services, signed the facility agreement on behalf of Afreximbank …

Nigeria will battle neighbors Cameroun in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 clash today, Saturday, January 27, 2024. The group stage of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations ended on Wednesday, and out of 24 teams, 16 teams made it through to the round-of-16 while the remaining …

In a bid to fast-track the process of achieving the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, the Federal Government has intensified discussions with the Kingdom of Morocco. The discussion which held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, on the side-lines of a meeting between the Minister of State …

As the dust settles on the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the spotlight intensifies on the knockout phase, with 16 teams geared up for intense battles in Cote d’Ivoire. The upcoming Round of 16 promises four days of football thrills and drama, setting the stage for …

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conveyed his dissatisfaction with the Super Eagles’ performance in the group stage at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Tinubu’s message was delivered to the players during a Zoom meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh. The Jose …

MPUMALANGA, South Africa, January 24, 2024 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has announced that its board member, Mr. Ronnie Ntuli has been awarded South Africa’s Progressive Business Forum’s (PBF) prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award and was presented with the accolade at the Presidential Gala Dinner and special celebrations that marked three …

Accra, Jan. 24, 2024 The World Bank Group said it has approved 300 million U.S. dollars funding to strengthen Ghana’s economy. The decision came after Ghana agreed to a deal with its official creditors over a week earlier to restructure parts of its external debts. In a statement, the global …

CAIRO, Egypt, January 23, 2024 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has announced the recent passing of Mr. Gamal “Jimmy” Moharam after a protracted illness.  According to a statement by the Bank, Mr. Moharam, until his demise,  was the former Chairman of the Egyptian Factoring Association, former Chairman & Managing Director …

By Muhyideen Jimoh Abidjan, Jan. 24, 2024 Chris Hughton has been sacked as coach of the Black Stars of Ghana following the team’s group stage exit from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced …

AFCON, Jan. 23, 2024 Five-time champions, Cameroon, lived up to their billing Tuesday in Bouake with a never-say-die display to advance to the round of 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Indomitable Lions had looked down and out of contention in their Group C match day …

As the final group stage matches of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) take place this week, the competition remains fierce. Only two teams have secured their places in the last-16, leaving fourteen spots still up for grabs. Each group will see two teams advancing, along with the four …

The joyous celebration of Guinea’s national football team, Syli National’s 1-0 victory over Gambia in the Africa 2023 Cup of Nations, took a tragic turn as six people lost their lives in the aftermath of the win. The incident occurred when enthusiastic fans took to the streets in Conakry, the …

By Victor Okoye Abidjan, Jan. 22, 2024 Equatorial Guinea caused a major upset in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) soccer tournament when they humiliated hosts Cote d’Ivoire 4-0 in the final Group A match on Monday. Emilio Nsue’s brace in both halves of the match played at Ebimpe’s …

AFCON, Jan. 22, 2024 The Super Eagles advanced to the next round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday in Abidjan with a 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau. The result means that Nigeria finished second, after group leaders Equatorial Guinea held firmly to Group A top spot after …

By Fortune Abang Abuja, Jan, 21, 2024 The China-Africa Institute (CAI) will host African ambassadors at the Chinese Archeological Museum on Jan. 25 in Beijing, China. An Ni, CAI spokesperson, in a statement on Sunday, said the event was intended to promote China-Africa relations. “CAI is currently organising an event at the Chinese Archaeological Museum in Beijing on …

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has congratulated the Super Eagles, on their impressive victory over Cote D’Ivoire in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. This is as Victor Osimhen, the prolific Super Eagles striker, has cautioned his teammates to avoid underestimating Guinea-Bissau in their upcoming fixture. …

Anytime the Super Eagles lifted the African Nations Cup trophy, they confronted Elephants, were unbeaten by the Ivorians and ended up producing the tournament’s Top Scorer. In 1980, Taifa Stars of Tanzania were easy meat in the opening match. Although they came with two outstanding  goalkeepers,  Athumani Mambosasa and Juma …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York¸ Jan. 19, 2024 A senior UN humanitarian official, Ms. Edem Wosornu, on Thursday, called on the international community to step up support for communities in need in Niger, warning that limited funding and access challenges have put lives at risk. Approximately 4.3 million people, over …

By Olayinka Owolewa Abidjan, Jan. 18, 2024 Super Eagles of Nigeria and Napoli FC of Italy striker, Victor Osimhen, said the team was dissatisfied with its performance in the match against Equatorial Guinea and therefore raised its game against the host on Thursday. Osimhen, who is the current African Footballer …

In a much-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash played on Thursday, January 18, 2024, William Troost-Ekong propelled Nigeria to a 1-0 victory over Cote d’Ivoire. The intense match took place at the Stade Allassane Ouattara. Despite Cote d’Ivoire entering the game as favorites, Nigeria defied expectations and secured their …