Tag: AFCON
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2025 AFCON: CAF picks December for start of tournament
It has been unanimously agreed by the executive of Confederation of African Football CAF that the 2025 AFCON should be held between December 21, 2025 and January 18,2026 in the North African country of Morocco.
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I chose AFCON and never played for Barca again – Cameroon keeper
Nimes goalkeeper Fabrice Ondoa says his commitment to Cameroon saw him sacrifice his career at Barcelona. Ondoa came through the La Masia system, but admits wanting to play for Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations cost him his chance at Barca.
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Super Eagles move up 14 spots on latest FIFA ranking
Africa Cup of Nations Runners-up, Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up by 14 spots to be placed 28th in the world in the February FIFA ranking. In the ranking table published on the website of the world football governing body on Thursday, the team garnered
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CARTOON OF THE DAY: Why I didn’t watch any AFCON match
CARTOON OF THE DAY: Why I didn’t watch any AFCON match
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AFCON 2023: Iwobi deletes photos on Instagram after Super Eagles defeat
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has deleted all the pictures he posted on his official Instagram page. A quick check on Monday afternoon confirmed that only one video is left on the account. The video was posted 10 weeks ago and the comment section is locked. Iwobi is one of the players who came under…
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Oborevwori hails Super Eagles despite AFCON loss
Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their dogged performance at the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. The Super Eagles, who lost 1-2 to the host nation, Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in the finals on Sunday, were impressive until the final loss. Governor Oborevwori,…
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Reps hail Super Eagles performance at 2023 AFCON
The House of Representatives has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for clinching the silver prize at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the fifth time.
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AFCON 2023: Nigerian air passengers to pay N2m for return tickets to Ivory Coast
Few hours to the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) holding in Ivory Coast, with the Super Eagles of Nigeria facing the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire, airfare to the West African country has hit the rooftop as passengers are expected to pay a whooping N2million for return tickets. This development has dashed the hope of…
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AFCON final: Lagos White Cap Chief turns to shrine to pray for Super Eagles
Chief Abdul-lateef Aderibigbe-Ajose, Head of Traditional White Cap Chiefs of Lagos State, on Saturday prayed for Super Eagles’ victory at the African Cup of Nations( AFCON) final clash with Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday. Nigeria and hosts of 2023 AFCON Cote d’Ivoire will clash in the final of the competition at the
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Super Eagles must win for Kayode Tijani – By Mumini Alao
I am writing this tribute reluctantly. In my Yoruba culture and, I guess, in most other cultures, the hope and prayer is that the young will mourn and bury the old, not the other way round. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always happen that way. Sometimes