World football governing body FIFA on Wednesday announced that Saudi Arabia will host the men’s football World Cup of 2034. FIFA’s choice has however come amid criticism from human rights groups and concern the decision by its congress could mean another tournament in the northern hemisphere winter. At an...
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A financial expert, Mr Wale Shonibare, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise power sector infrastructure development to drive the country’s industrial growth. Shonibare, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) on the sidelines of the African Investment Forum, Market Days 2024, which...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) said on Monday that it approved financing worth 70 million euros for Moroccan lender Bank of Africa, to promote access to trade finance in Africa. The AfDB said in a statement that the trade finance facility comprises a Risk Participation Agreement (RPA) of 50...
Coach Augustine Eguavoen says his squad “is on a momentum” as they prepare for Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the Super Eagles began their campaign in the 2025 AFCON Qualifier...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Saturday in Uyo beat the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 3-0 in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for Morocco. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in the match played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, the Nigerian side...
Captain William Ekong and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are back in the Super Eagles’ nest, for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. This year’s AFCON’s Man-of-the-Competition, Ekong, was discountenanced for the Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA...
Remo Stars Football Club of Ikenne on Sunday at Rabat in Morocco crashed out of the 2024/2025 African Champions League in the competition’s first preliminary round. The 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) runners-up crashed out after losing 2-3 aggregate to Moroccan side AS FAR Rabat. The News Agency...
A fan invasion in the opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday caused chaos. But former champions Argentina were eventually beaten 2-1, following a video assistant referee (VAR) review after play was suspended with the scores tied at 2-2. Argentina’s Cristian Medina...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced dates for the CAF TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) billed for Morocco. CAF Executive Committee ratified the dates at a meeting on Friday and published them on its website, with AFCON scheduled...
The Super Eagles were given a reality check by Mali’s Les Aigles as they succumbed to a 0-2 defeat in a friendly game in Marrakech, Morocco on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rare win by the Malians against Nigeria was their first in...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reached an agreement in principle for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be played in July and August next year in Morocco, a CAF official told AFP. Earlier this month, CAF president Patrice Motsepe refused to confirm the...
Former Board Member and South-East Director of Nationwide League One (NLO), Ebere Amaraizu, has tipped Super Eagles and national teams of Morocco and Senegal for finals of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Amaraizu mave the prediction while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in...
By ORKULA SHAAGEE, Abuja – Nigeria men’s para-volleyball national team will face Egypt, Morocco and Kenya in group A of the African qualifiers for a place at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Nigeria will host the African qualifiers between January 29 and February 3, 2024, at the Indoor...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced nominees for the men’s categories for the CAF Awards 2023 scheduled for Dec. 11 in Marrakech, Morocco. A statement on the CAF website on Wednesday said a panel of CAF Technical Experts, African Football...
Morocco, Spain and Portugal have been named hosts of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, while Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will host the opening matches to mark the tournament’s centenary. World football body FIFA disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, even though they were due to announce the...
A powerful quake struck Morocco Friday night, claiming the lives of more than 2,000 people, with the toll expected to rise as rescuers struggle to reach hard-hit remote areas. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed sorrow at the loss of life from the earthquake, according to his spokesperson on...
Mamadou Sawane on Friday scored the winning goal as Senegal came from a goal down to clinch their first ever U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in Algiers. Sawane headed home the winning goal seven minutes from time as Senegal scored twice in four minutes to beat Morocco...
Senegal, Burkina Faso, Morocco and Mali will represent Africa at the 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup. The four sides sealed their places following the conclusion of the quarter-final matches at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2023...
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets on Wednesday in Constantine lost 0-1 for Morocco to earn all three points and sail into the quarter-finals of the Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations. The Golden Eaglets wasted a basketful of opportunities in a match they dominated for large periods in the Algerian city. An...