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28 Nov
Football is a global sport that is becoming a big deal in countries that did not consider that kicking the round object was important.
15 Nov
Former Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguaveon, believes that the current Super Eagles’ squad, led by Jose Peseiro, has the potential to win the 2024 African Cup of Nations next year in Cote d’Ivoire.
12 Oct
The Super Eagles have been drawn to face host nation Ivory Coast in Group A of the 2024 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
12 Oct
The Super Eagles have started final preparations for tomorrow’s international friendly match against Saudi Arabia, which according to their officials, is part of the move to reclaim the African Cup of Nations title in Cote d’Ivoire next year.
11 Oct
The draw for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will hold tomorrow in Abidjan, Ivorian economic capital, with the Super Eagles of Nigeria likely to face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, as well as the Atlas Lions of Morocco in what could be the group of death.
27 Sep 2023
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded the hosting right of the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
26 Sep 2023
Sports Development Minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, is set to attend the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) Executive Committee meeting in Cairo, Egypt, tomorrow, as the nation solidifies its bid to host the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
10 Aug 2023
The Lagos State Government has expressed its readiness to host the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) which Nigeria is bidding to organize alongside the Republic of Benin. Lagos State deputy governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on Thursday, assured the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of her preparedness to provide good sporting facilities. Hamzat also…
3 Jul 2023
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is getting closer, and Africans have been following the qualifier rounds with great attention and excitement.
19 Jun 2023
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has expressed his excitement after qualifying for another African Cup of Nations (AFCON) with the Super Eagles which defeated Sierra Leone 3-2 on Sunday.
16 Jun 2023
Kenneth Omeruo says he and his Super Eagles team-mates know how important it is to be at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and that they must qualify on Sunday.
15 Jun 2023
Though Sierra Leone are the third-placed team in Group A of the Cote d’Ivoire 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, that has not stopped the Leone Stars from thinking of causing another upset in the group that has Nigeria, Guinea Bissau and Sao Tome and Principe.

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