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  1. [VIDEO] Iwobi Shuts Down Social Media Trolls: 'I'm Here to Play Football, Not Read Comments

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Iwobi Shuts Down Social Media Trolls: 'I'm Here to Play Football, Not Read Comments

    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...
  2. AFCON 2023: Full  Round of 16 Fixtures Revealed

    Africa AFCON 2023: Full Round of 16 Fixtures Revealed

    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...
  3. Guinea's AFCON Triumph Turns Tragic: Six Fans Lose Lives in Wild Victory Celebrations

    Africa Guinea's AFCON Triumph Turns Tragic: Six Fans Lose Lives in Wild Victory Celebrations

    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...
  4. Major Blow for Egypt as Captain Salah Ruled Out of Two AFCON Games with Hamstring Injury

    Africa Major Blow for Egypt as Captain Salah Ruled Out of Two AFCON Games with Hamstring Injury

    Image Credit: Анна Нэсси 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...
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    Sports COVID-19: CAF Postpones 2021 Africa Cup Of Nations - Punch Newspaper

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    Sports African football: The state of play amid coronavirus pandemic – The Guardian Nigeria News

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    ‘Rest On Big Boss’, Football World Remembers Stephen Keshi Two Years After - Channels Television

    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... Read more via Channels Television – https://ift.tt/2xRRuNR Get More Nigeria Sports News
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    Sports Aubameyang Grabs First Goal in Cup of Nations

    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...
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    Sports 2019 AFCON Qualifiers Draw To Hold on Thursday

    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...
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    Sports CAF Unveils Group Draw For 2017 Africa Cup of Nations [See Full Draw]

    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...
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    Sports CAF Secure New Sponsor for Africa Nations Cup, Rename Tournament

    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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