Tag: AFCON
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VAR to be used in all 52 AFCON matches
All 52 matches of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which begins on Sunday in Cameroon will have the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition gets underway with hosts Cameroon taking on Burkina Faso at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde. The final match of the 24-team…
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AFCON: Finidi George warns Super Eagles ahead of Egypt clash
Former Super Eagles player, George Finidi has urged Super Eagles players to not focus their attention on Mohamed Salah alone but focus on other players in the Egyptian team ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations opener. Recall that Nigeria will face the Pharaohs of Egypt in Group D opening game on January 11…
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VIDEO: Watch Chukwueze receive prayers from mum before heading for AFCON
VIDEO: Watch Chukwueze receive prayers from mum before heading for AFCON
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AFCON Records: El Gohary, Keshi, a feat for two
In the history of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), only two men have won the title both as players and coaches. Egyptian Mahmoud El Gohary won the second edition of the tournament in 1959 as a player, and he later guided the Pharaohs to their fourth title in 1998. Nigeria’s Stephen Keshi was the…
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AFCON: Musa warns Egyptians, names Super Eagles player more dangerous than Salah
Super Eagles vs Egypt
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AFCON trophy: Make Nigeria proud – Buhari to Super Eagles
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the Super Eagles to do Nigeria proud at the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by lifting the coveted trophy in Cameroon. Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, conveyed the president’s message at a ‘send forth’ ceremony for the team on Tuesday in Abuja ahead of their departure…