Bayer Leverkusen congratulated Victor Boniface and the Super Eagles for securing their spot in the 2025 AFCON. Nigeria had already qualified before their match against Benin Republic due to Libya's victory over Rwanda. Despite a 1-1 draw, Boniface contributed in the second half as Nigeria...
Ademola Lookman finished 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings following a stellar season with Atalanta and Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations success. His performances, including a decisive UEFA Europa League hat-trick, solidify his reputation as one of Africa's leading football talents.
Ademola...
The Nigeria Football Federation's appointment of Finidi George as the new coach of the Super Eagles has sparked mixed reactions among fans and pundits alike. Despite initial speculation favoring Emmanuel Amuneke, the decision reflects a pivotal moment for Nigerian football.
George inherits a...
Chippa United's standout goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, may be bidding farewell to the club at the end of the season, as confirmed by Chilli Boys' chief executive officer, Siviwe Mpengesi. Nwabali's stellar performances for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire have attracted...
Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi has brushed off criticisms surrounding his performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria secured second place after a defeat to hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final. Iwobi faced cyberbullying following the tournament, prompting him to delete all his...
The Africa Cup of Nations has reached a pivotal juncture as the group stage concludes, setting the stage for the knockout phase. With surprises and upsets galore, the tournament has been a rollercoaster of football emotions. The round of 16, commencing on January 27 and concluding on January 30...
In an unforeseen turn of events, the celebration of Guinea's historic victory in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) took a tragic toll as six fans lost their lives during exuberant celebrations in the streets of Conakry, the Guinean capital.
The Guinean Football Federation, Feguifoot...
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In a major setback for Egypt's AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations) aspirations, the team's captain and star player, Mohamed Salah, has been ruled out of two crucial games due to a hamstring injury.
The Egyptian Football Association confirmed this unfortunate development...
The football world has continued to remember Nigeria’s football legend and former Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, two years after his demise.
The ‘Big Boss’, as fondly called, died in...
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had the honour of scoring the first goal at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday as he fired hosts Gabon into the lead against minnows Guinea-Bissau.
The Borussia Dortmund striker, a former winner of the African player of the year prize, netted from close range to...
The draw for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series will be held on Thursday in Libreville, Gabon.
The qualifiers are scheduled to begin on June 5 across the continent.
Cameroon will host the 2019 edition of the AFCON, 47 years after they staged the tournament.
Chad, which pulled...
Africa’s flagship football tournament the African Cup of Nations takes place in Gabon next January. A key process in the lead up to the tournament is the group draw which took place yesterday in Gabon.
Below is the group stage draw:
GROUP A – Libreville
Gabon
Burkina Faso
Cameroon...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have announced Total as the official sponsor of the body for the next eight years.
CAF, in its website on Thursday said that both bodies have reached an agreement that Total would support CAF’s ten principal competitions, starting with the upcoming...
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