Tag: AFCON 2022
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AFCON 2021: Super Eagles land in Cameroon
Nigeria’s Super Eagles Wednesday night landed at Garoua, Cameroon, four days ahead of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations aboard an Air Peace chartered flight. Thenewsguru.com (TNG) reports that 25 players, coaches and other officials left through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Odion Ighalo of Al-Shabab (Saudi Arabia), Jamilu Collins of SC Padeborn 07 (Germany)…
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List: 17 nations qualified; 16 others battle for remaining 7 spots in AFCON 2022
A total of 17 national football teams have so far qualified for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) that is scheduled to be held in Cameroon sometime in 2022. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports 16 national teams, however, are yet to secure their places in the tournament with only 7 spots left and 14 nations eliminated from…
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BREAKING: Super Eagles break 8-year jinx with win over Benin
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday beat the Squirrels of Benin Republic in a Group L African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 qualifier match to break an 8-year jinx. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Super Eagles beat Benin by a loan goal from Paul Onuachu in the 93rd minute of the game. Nigeria, therefore, have…
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BREAKING: Super Eagles of Nigeria qualify for AFCON 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2022 edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Super Eagles qualified for the AFCON with two games to spare, becoming the 17th team to seal a place in AFCON 2022. The Super Eagles qualified for AFCON 2022 after the game between…
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BREAKING: Sierra Leone freezes Super Eagles AFCON 2022 ticket
Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a goalless draw by Sierra Leone in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture in Freetown. The result means the Super Eagles would have to wait to confirm their place at Cameroon 2022, though they maintain their leadership of Group L in the qualifying competition with eight points…
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3 things Nigeria should do to secure AFCON 2022 ticket in Freetown
A win over Sierra Leone on Tuesday would secure Cup of Nations passage for the Super Eagles, but some changes are needed to rebound from last Friday One of the legacies of an expanded Africa Cup of Nations format is a relative lack of jeopardy as far as qualifying goes. With the top two teams…