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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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Sports University established for sports, education, founder says
By Deborah Coker Abuja, Jan. 10, 2024 The Founder, Sports University of Nigeria, Idumuje-Ugboko, Delta, Sen. Ned Nwoko has said…
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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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Super Eagles of Nigeria striker to miss four months of football with injury
In a devastating setback for both the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Bayer 04 Leverkusen, 23-year-old striker Victor Okoh Boniface…
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AFCON ’94: Juju ruined Yekini By Emeka Obasi
Alain Gouamene visited Rashidi Yekini after the Super Eagles defeated Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in the semi finals of…
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Tinubu approves 12bn to clear outstanding payments for Nigeria’s national sports teams
President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive action to address the longstanding financial issues faced by Nigeria’s national sports teams, including…
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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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FA Cup: Liverpool strike late to knock out Arsenal, Manchester City cruise on
London, Jan. 7, 2024 An own goal by Jakub Kiwior and a thumping late strike by Luis Diaz sealed a…
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10-man Napoli succumb to Torino’s charge in 3-0 rampage
Turin (Italy), Jan. 7, 2024 Napoli’s Serie A title defence suffered another setback as they lost 3-0 at Torino on…
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles wallop Al Gharbia FC 12-0 in warm-up match
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Jan. 7, 2024 The Super Eagles walloped Al Gharbia FC, a local team based in Dubai…
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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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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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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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FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier: Nigeria to face Burundi in Tanzania
The location of the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round, first leg match between Nigeria’s Falconets and…
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