2023 AFCON
25 Feb
It is not every day that the average football fan gets opportunity to experience a big international championship like the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). That was the rare opportunity two football fans, Oyeniran Oyedayo and Innocent Rukevwe, had at the just-concluded AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. The duo, who won the BetCorrect exclusive, all-expense-paid Very…
19 Feb
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Sunday cleared Nigeria and Super Eagles players of any wrongdoing during the just concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
16 Feb
The 2023 AFCON, which recently happened in Ivory Coast has come and gone. Against all local and international expectations of the majority of football experts and non-experts, including coaches..
10 Feb
In a bid to inspire the Super Eagles to victory in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Cote d'Ivoire, the chairman of 100 Percent Focus Nigeria, Dr Ibrahim Muhammed, has called on the team to replicate Equatorial Guinea's winning strategy.
7 Feb
Official communications partner of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), MTN, has sent a note of support to the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of today’s semifinal battle with South Africa.
4 Feb
Razzl, the esteemed beverage brand and official soft drink of this year's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), has offered an exclusive opportunity for both trade partners and consumers to experience the thrill of 2023 AFCON
4 Feb
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1 Feb
With the five highest rated teams out of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, bookmakers have installed Nigeria as the new favourites to win the title on February 11.
19 Jan
Defending champions Senegal became the second qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 as Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diallo and Sadio Mane scored in a 3-1 win over Cameroon on Friday.
16 Jan
The Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Jose Peseiro, says Victor Osimhen is likely to play against host Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday in Abidjan.
12 Jan
As the 34th edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) slated to take place in Cote d'Ivoire beckons, the spotlight is beamed on standing records at the tournament once again. Like some nationals of other countries at the finals, some Super Eagles players have created fascinating records in past championships. The Super Eagles are…
12 Jan
Once again, Africa is set to show the world its best talents, culture, and passion for the game of football as the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) takes centre stage in Côte d’Ivoire this weekend. As the best 24 African teams converge in Côte d’Ivoire for the AFCON 2023, Guardian Nigeria takes a look…
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