Tag: AFCON 2019
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BREAKING: Algeria win AFCON 2019
The Desert Foxes of Algeria have won the 2019 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, tournament in Egypt after beaten Senegal 1-0 on Friday. It was Algeria’s second time of winning the AFCON after 29 years. Algeria opened scoring through Baghdad Bounedjah on 2nd minute. He tried his luck from the edge of the box and…
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Army officer should lead Egyptian football federation, says Former coach
A former Egypt coach called for a military officer to head the Egyptian Football Federation (EFA) after the host nation was knocked out of the African Cup of Nations. Egypt’s 1-0 loss to South Africa on Saturday led to an immediate purge of Egyptian football officials, taking the gloss off a high-prestige event which Egypt…
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I am proud to play for Super Eagles – Ola Aina
Super Eagles’ defender Ola Aina is happy to star for Nigeria at the ongoing 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Former England youth international has 10 caps for the three-time winners and 2013 champions and has played in the Eagles two games in Egypt, providing a brilliant back heel assist for Odion Ighalo…
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2019 AFCON: Morocco beat Ivory Coast to advance
Morocco reached the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after beating Ivory Coast 1-0 on Friday to serve notice that they are one of the sides to beat at the tournament in Egypt. Youssef En-Nesyri’s 23rd-minute goal ensured a second win in Group D for Morocco, who move onto six points and…
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2019 AFCON: Five things Super Eagles need to do against Guinea
Nigeria’s quest for a fourth African Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy continues in Alexandria, Egypt as the Super Eagles take on Guinea in their second Group B encounter on Wednesday. The Super Eagles are on top of their group with three points, following a narrow 1-0 victory against tournament debutants Burundi on Saturday. As 24…
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BREAKING: [AFCON 2019] Nigeria defeats Burundi 1-0
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday evening defeated the Swallows in Battle of Burundi at their opening game in the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Egypt. Idion Ighalo netted the lone goal of the match for the Super Eagles in the 77th minute. Video: Ighalo’s stunning goal Can we emphasize the backheel pass…
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AFCON 2019: `Go get them,’ Buhari tells Super Eagles
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the Super Eagles to play every match for the honour of their motherland as they file out in their first match against Burundi in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2019), holding in Egypt. The President, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi…
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AFCON 2019: All set for Africa’s biggest football tournament tonight
The Africa Cup of Nations will kick-off on Friday evening with the much anticipated match between the Egyptian Pharaohs and the Zimbabwe Warriors. The tournament is historic for several reasons including the fact that 24 teams are participating for the first time, and it is being held in the June/July window rather than January/February. The…
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AFCON 2019 finally begins in in Egypt
The 2019 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, begins in Egypt on Friday with arrays of African stars, mostly plying their trade in Europe, on display. The Nations Cup is by far Africa’s biggest showpiece and the dream of any African player. The tournament has produced big guns like Roger Milla, Abedi Pele, Rashidi Yekini, Austin…
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Amuneke unveils 23-man Tanzania squad for AFCON 2019
Tanzania head coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has unveiled his final 23-man squad for the 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations coming up in Egypt. Headlining the list released by the Nigeria tactician is Genk forward, Mbwana Samatta, Farid Mussa of Tenerife in Spain and Erasto Nyoni of Simba Sporting Club. Other notable inclusions are Simba Sporting…