The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has reached the knockout stages and there are no more second chances as Nigeria’s Super Eagles take on the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia. The News Agency of Nigeria of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sunday’s AFCON Round of 16 encounter between Nigeria and...
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The Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele has assured the Super Eagles of Federal Government’s support in the team’s quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in Cameroon. Emefiele gave the assurance when he visited the team in company of top Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officials...
Defending champion Naomi Osaka was stunned Friday by unseeded American Amanda Anisimova in the Australian Open third round. The Japanese superstar won the first set on Margaret Court Arena but failed to close out the match with Anisimova winning 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (10/5). Anisimova set up a fourth-round clash...
Following is the line-up of the round of 16 matches at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon, after the conclusion of the group stage matches on Thursday (in the order of fixture, venue and Nigerian time): Sunday (1) Burkina Faso vs Gabon, in Limbe at...
Following are the final tables of the six first round groups at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon, after match day 3/final group fixtures on Thursday: Group A Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts Cameroon 3 2 1 0 7 3 +4...
Diogo Jota fired Liverpool into the League Cup final against Chelsea as the Portugal forward’s double sealed a 2-0 win at Arsenal in the semi-final second leg on Thursday. Jota put Liverpool on course for Wembley with a first half strike and he clinched their berth with a late...
Nigeria is set to play Tunisia on Sunday in the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations being held in Cameroon. Tunisia, who lost to Gambia 1-0 on Thursday, booked their place to the knockout phase as one of the four third-placed countries. On the other hand, the...
Qatar World Cup ticket sales were launched at reduced prices on Wednesday with residents and migrant workers able to attend games for just $11 as concerns persist over Covid-19. Authorities have not yet announced how many fans will be allowed into stadiums for the first World Cup in an...
Super Eagles Captain, William Troost-Ekong says the confidence of the team is growing with each game at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. Troost-Ekong who was the man-of-the-match told newsmen during a post-match conference that the team was still a work in progress, adding that...
The Zamfara Chapter of the Sport Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), says the Super Eagles must improve their striking ability in order to win the remaining matches at the African Nations Cup (AFCON) tournament in Cameroon. The Chairman of the Association, Murtala Dabbakal, made the call in an interview...
Coach Augustine Eguavoen says people are once again beginning to respect the Super Eagles following their performance at the group stage of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. Eguavoen told newsmen during his post-match conference that a lot of people felt that Nigeria was not good...
Food vendors and other petty traders around Agege Stadium, Lagos, are enjoying trade boom from the 10 sponsored viewing centres for the ongoing 33rd African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon courtesy of the Lagos State Government (LASG). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Lagos State...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria for keeping hope alive in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon by winning all their group matches. President Buhari also commended the Super Eagles for advancing to the second round of...
Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe is being treated for a groin strain with their Champions League game against Real Madrid less than a month away. “Mbappe is undergoing treatment for a pain in his left adductor and we will give a fitness update on Friday,” PSG said Wednesday. The...
Super Eagles of Nigeria has defeated the Wild Dogs of Guinea-Bissau, becoming the first team to claim nine points in the ongoing 2021 AFCON match in Cameroon. The Super Eagles completed the group stages of the AFCON 2021 with a perfect record after a comprehensive 0-2 win over Guinea-Bissau...
Ghanaian coach Milovan Rajevac has vowed not to resign in spite the humiliating exit of his team in the group stage of the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Serbian coach disclosed this at a news conference after Comoros Island defeated his team 3-2 to bundle them...
The Management of Ogbomoso United Football Club has appointed Opeyemi Ige as the new head coach of the club. Ige is to replace Niyi Oyekale who left his role at the club last year. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ogbomoso United FC is a Nationwide League...
The Super Eagles on Tuesday had their final training session of the final Group D game against Guinea-Bissau at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the training took place at the annex pitch of the Roumde Adjia Stadium in...
Debutants Comoros Island on Tuesday in Garoua shocked Ghana 3-2 to bundle the African football powerhouse out of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. The News Agency of Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Group C match played at the Roumde Adjia Stadium saw the...
Guinea Bissau Coach Basiro Candé has described the Super Eagles as one of the best in Africa ahead of their clash with the Nigerian team at the ongoing 2021 AFCON in Cameroon. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles will on Wednesday file out against...