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Angola breeze into AFCON quarter-finals with 3-0 win against Namibia

Bouake (Côte d’Ivoire), Jan. 28, 2024 Gelson Dala scored twice as Angola reached the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…

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Nigeria defeats Cameroon 2-0 to advance to AFCON quarter-finals

In a thrilling encounter, Nigeria secured a 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the round of 16 clash of the 2023…

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Nigeria battle Cameroun in Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 clash

Nigeria will battle neighbors Cameroun in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 clash today, Saturday, January 27,…

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2023 AFCON round of 16 fixtures as tournament enters crucial stage

As the dust settles on the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the spotlight intensifies on the…

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 Tinubu unhappy with Super Eagles performance at AFCON, demands for improvement

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conveyed his dissatisfaction with the Super Eagles’ performance in the group stage at the…

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Ghana sack coach, Hughton, after elimination from AFCON

By Muhyideen Jimoh Abidjan, Jan. 24, 2024 Chris Hughton has been sacked as coach of the Black Stars of Ghana…

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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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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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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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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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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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