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In a candid interview with BBC's Osasu Obayiuwana, former Nigerian football star Austine Jay-Jay Okocha has raised concerns over the treatment of goalkeeper Maduka Okoye by Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro. Okoye was notably absent from the 25-man roster for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of...
Wakanda
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Gambia's national football team, the "Scorpions," faced a life-threatening situation when their chartered flight en route to the Africa Cup of Nations tournament had to make an emergency landing due to a sudden loss of oxygen. The ordeal unfolded as the plane, operated by Air Cote d’Ivoire...
Wakanda
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The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has announced the cancellation of salaries for assistant coaches across all national teams. This unprecedented move is part of cost-cutting measures, with Gusau revealing that assistant coaches will now receive an...
Wakanda
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Multichoice, the parent company of DStv, has made a surprising U-turn, announcing that it will broadcast all 52 matches of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament on its Supersports channels. The earlier decision not to broadcast on SuperSport channels due to failed rights acquisition had...
Wakanda
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have landed at the Aéroport International Felix Houphouet Boigny in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations set to commence on Saturday. Led by coach Jose Peseiro and captain Ahmed Musa, the team departed from Murtala Muhammed International...
Wakanda
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria embarked on their journey to Abidjan for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, adorning traditional white kaftans with green caps, echoing the vibrant hues of the nation's flag. The team, led by coach Jose Peseiro, spent a week in Abu Dhabi for intensive preparation...
Wakanda
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The National Television Authority (NTA) has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast all 52 matches of the upcoming 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). This announcement follows MultiChoice's recent decision not to broadcast the tournament on SuperSport (SS). "In a groundbreaking move, the...
Wakanda
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German football legend Franz Beckenbauer has died at the age of 78, leaving behind an indelible legacy in the world of football. Known as "Der Kaiser," Beckenbauer achieved unparalleled success, winning the World Cup both as a player and manager, a feat achieved by few in the history of the...
Wakanda
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Nigeria's Super Eagles faced a 2-0 defeat against Syli National of Guinea in a friendly match held in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Despite a stellar starting lineup that included Stanley Nwabali, William Troost-Ekong, and others, the Eagles struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game. Guinea took...
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Image Credit: Sandro Halank The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga takes an unexpected twist as French media outlet Foot Mercato reports that the PSG star has agreed to move to Real Madrid when his contract concludes this summer. This revelation contradicts earlier information from The Times...
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