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AFCON: Stadium named after Sadio Mane in Senegal

Feb 12, 2022

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Liverpool forward, Sadio Mane’s success with Senegal at the 2021 African Cup of Nations has seen a stadium named after him. Mane netted the decisive penalty for the Teranga Lions in a thrilling shoot-out win over Egypt in the final. The 29-year-old finished the tournament with three goals and two assists. Abdoulaye Diop, the mayor…

BREAKING: Super Eagles shoot up in latest FIFA ranking

Feb 10, 2022

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TheNewsGuru

in Football, Sports

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up four places to 32nd position in the latest ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA).

Koulibaly hails Mendy ‘best in the world’ after AFCON final

Feb 8, 2022

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Bayo Millz

in Sports

Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly hailed Edouard Mendy as the best goalkeeper in the world after Senega’s Africa Cup of Nations final penalty shootout triumph. Chelsea goalkeeper Mendy was on top form on Sunday

What winning AFCON trophy means to me – Sadio Mane

Feb 7, 2022

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Bayo Millz

in Sports

Liverpool striker Sadio Mane says winning Senegal’s first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title is the highlight of his career. He netted the winning penalty in the shootout against Egypt, having seen a first-half spot-kick

Burkina Faso blow 3-goal lead to hand Cameroon 2021 AFCON third place title

Feb 5, 2022

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Ediri Oyibo

in Sports, Top Story

The Stallions of Burkina Faso on Saturday blew a 3-goal lead to hand the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon the 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) third place title.