Africa Cup of Nations
5 Mar
Africa’s dynamic youthful population and civil society will challenge autocratic misrule and strive to fulfil the continent’s huge potential in 2024.
2 Mar
When the story of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, through history will be told, it will never be complete without the mention of a certain Jose Paseiro.
11 Feb
The Super Eagles of Nigeria failed in their bid to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday night after losing 2-1 to the host nation, Ivory Coast. Nigeria's quest to win the AFCON trophy for the first time since winning the competition back in 2013 started on a good note courtesy of…
8 Feb
No one would have thought a few months ago that Stanley Nwabali would even make the Super Eagles squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) taking place in the Ivory Coast. Fast forward to February 2024 and the Chippa United of South Africa goalkeeper has played a pivotal role in helping Nigeria make…
7 Feb
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh, has secured the sum of two hundred million naira for the men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, currently campaigning at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. The minister commended the enthusiasm of the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma, and all…
6 Feb
Reliable bookmaker 1xBet announces the hot AFCON semi-finals, which will occur on February 7. Nigeria vs South Africa Bookmaker 1xBet considers Nigeria the main favorite of the tournament and accepts bets on its victory with odds of 2.2. According to this indicator, the Super Eagles are significantly ahead of the tournament hosts and will be…
6 Feb
Super Eagles Manager, José Peseiro, believes his team is capable of scoring more goals from the chances created in the games of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
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.
22 Jan
Super Eagles’ last Group A game of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations against Guinea Bissau is much more than just a battle for three points.
14 Jan
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will give their very best in order not to match an unwanted 42-year record when the 34th edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off in Cote d'Ivoire today. The Super Eagles are vying to win a fourth AFCON title in history, having previously done so at Nigeria…
10 Jan
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), yesterday, said that it would evaluate the performance of Super Eagles’ Coach, Jose Peseiro, after the Africa Cup of Nations to decide whether to hand him a new contract or go for another manager for the senior national team.
6 Jan
Sadio Mane's Senegal are aiming to retain their title and Mohamed Salah is chasing a first trophy with Egypt at this year's Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in Ivory Coast on January 13.
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