Tag: AFCON
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S/Africa crowned U-20 AFCON champions after historic win
South Africa won their maiden CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Morocco in Sunday night’s final at the June 30 Stadium in Cairo. Gomolemo Kekana’s stunning second-half strike proved decisive, as the, Southern Africans claimed the
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Nigeria edge Egypt to claim U-20 AFCON bronze
Nigeria claimed third place at the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a dramatic 4-1 penalty shootout victory over tournament hosts Egypt on Sunday. The third-place playoff at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo ended 1-1 after 90 minutes
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Top African teams gear up for Women’s AFCON 2024 draw
Super Falcons of Nigeria group opponents will emerge on Nov.22, when the draw for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 comes up in Morocco. Continental football governing body CAF explained that the draw will hold at the Mohammed VI
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Morocco 2025: Super Eagles, Amavubi arrive Uyo
Group winners Nigeria and final-day opponents Rwanda on Friday both landed at the Obong Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo ahead of Monday’s Matchday 6 clash.
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AFCON 2025: Shehu Dikko hails Super Eagles qualification
National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Shehu Dikko, has congratulated the Super Eagles for securing qualification for the 2025 AFCON slated for Morocco.
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BREAKING: Nigeria qualify for AFCON 2025
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Thursday secured qualification to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled to hold in Morocco.
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Morocco 2025: Super Eagles squad list for Benin, Rwanda released
The Super Eagles are set to welcome reigning Africa Player of the Year Victor Osimhen back to the squad for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda.
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AFCON: Libya finally opens up, insists “our team was also maltreated”
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has reacted to the poor treatment meted out to the Super Eagles by authorities in the country, insisting their team had a similar experience. The LFF claimed it had no hand in the barbaric act. “We are deeply concerned about the recent reports surrounding the diversion of the Nigerian national…
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AFCON qualifiers: Time and how to watch Nigeria vs Benin
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will today lock horns against Les Guepards of Benin Republic in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles drawn in Group D alongside, Benin, Rwanda, Libya (Full Fixture)
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn in group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Super Eagles will slug it out with neighbour Benin- Republic, Rwanda and Libya.