Tag: 2019 AFCON
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2019 AFCON: Tanzania lack experience, character – Amuneke
Tanzania coach Emmanuel Amuneke was left frustrated after his side surrendered their lead twice in their 3-2 loss to Kenya in Thursday’s Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash. The Taifa Stars started the encounter with their East Africa neighbours brilliantly after Simon Msuwa opened the scoring, six minutes into the game. Michael Olunga brought…
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2019 AFCON: FG hails Super Eagles on qualification for knock-out stage
The Federal Government has hailed the Super Eagles for being the first team to qualify for the round of 16 at the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. The Super Eagles of Nigeria had on Wednesday defeated the Syli nationale of Guinea 1-0 in Alexandria, Egypt to book a place at the…
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Ex-Int’l Owolabi, others laud Eagles on victory over Guinea
Dr Felix Owolabi, ex- Eagles midfielder and other football enthusiasts have commended the Super Eagles for winning their match over Guinea in the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. Owolabi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview on Wednesday that the Eagles displayed high level of patriotism, which gave…
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2019 AFCON: Ivory Coast defeat South Africa 1-0
Aston Villa’s Jonathan Kodjia scored the only goal of the game as Ivory Coast edged past South Africa in their opening Group D encounter. Kodjia latched on to Max Gradel’s precise pass before sidefooting through the legs of goalkeeper Ronwen Williams. Nicolas Pepe struck the woodwork in the first half, while Thulani Hlatshwayo headed inches…
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2019 AFCON: I didn’t like Akpeyi’s dribble – Rohr
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr expressed his displeasure with Daniel Akpeyi’s attempt to dribble in his own box during their opening Africa Cup of Nations(Afcon) match against Burundi. Akpeyi was handed the no. 1 shirt ahead of Francis Uzoho and Ikechukwu Ezenwa, and he played a crucial role in helping the Super Eagles secure a…
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French Ligue1, EPL stars dominate 2019 AFCON
The French Ligue 1 and English Premiere League (EPL) have the highest number of African stars that will feature at the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) starting in Egypt on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the newly expanded 24 -team competition with 552 registered players will have 315 of them…
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2019 AFCON: CAF warns participating teams on high temperatures
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has warned countries participating in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, to brace up to the possibility of playing in high temperatures. A statement from the continental football governing body on Thursday said that average temperature during the AFCON finals, was likely to be between 35-38 degrees…
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2019 AFCON: Femi Kuti, others to perform at opening ceremony
The Organising Committee of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has announced that Nigeria’s legendary Afro-beat singer Femi Anikulapo-Kuti will perform at the opening ceremony of the competition. Kuti, a four-time Grammy award nominee will be joined by two other musicians Hakim from Egypt and Dobet Gnahore from Ivory Coast. The 2019 AFCON is…
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2019 AFCON: This could be my last – Mikel
Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has hinted that the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, could be his last continental outing with the country. The midfielder has been a regular fixture in the national team, since he made his Super Eagles debut back in August 2005, during a friendly match against Libya. Mikel Obi has…
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AFCON: Super Eagles coach Rohr insists Mikel still has big role to play
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has stated clearly that Mikel Obi has an important role to play for Nigeria at the 2019 African Cup of Nations. Mikel has not played any game for Nigeria since the Super Eagles were sent out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Group stage in Russia. The…