Tag: AFCON
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AFCON: Sanwo-Olu to lead FG’s high powered delegation to Cameroon
The Federal Government has named a high powered delegation, to lead Nigerian contingent to the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, starting in Cameroon on Sunday. Toyin Ibitoye, Special Assistant to the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the delegation…
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AFCON: Super Eagles, good blend of youth, experience says Eguavoen
Super Eagles interim Head Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has described his team as a good blend of youth and experience ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. Eguavoen made the remarks after the team’s first training session at the main bowl of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium on Sunday in Abuja. The…
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Morocco coach blasts Barca over AFCON tournament
Morocco coach Vahid Halilhodzic has hit out at Barcelona over the handling of the Ez Abde situation. Before it broke that Abde was prepared to commit to Spain over Morocco, Halilhodzic spoke of the controversy yesterday. He said, “Barça is being the problem, they do not respect enough the African Cup of Nations. “They, as…
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Super Eagles forced to leave Osimhen, Dennis out of AFCON squad
Watford’s Emmanuel Dennis and fellow striker Victor Osimhen of Napoli have both dropped out of Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. The Hornets have reportedly refused to release Dennis, who has scored eight Premier League goals this season. A Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) statement said Dennis had been excused because Watford were “baring…
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Axed Arsenal captain joins Gabon AFCON squad
Axed Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has joined the Gabon squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Athletic reports he has already reported for international duty, meaning he is unavailable for the New Year’s Day clash against Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium. The tournament in Cameroon will get underway on January 9 and…
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Ex-Arsenal striker: AFCON is the most disrespected tournament
Ex-Arsenal striker, Ian Wright, has claimed the Africa Cup of Nations is “disrespected” more than any other international tournament. According to him, the coverage of the continental showpiece is “tinged with racism”. Wright insisted that there is no greater honour for a footballer than to represent his nation. Also, some European clubs have been caught…
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Queiroz announces Egypt’s final squad for AFCON
Queiroz announces Egypt’s final squad for AFCON
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AFCON: I’m bothered about Super Eagles team – Eguavoen
Interim coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen has admitted he is bothered because a majority of European clubs don’t want to release players for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, on time. Recall that some managers of top European clubs with African players have criticized the timing of AFCON, with the fourth wave…
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AFCON: Liverpool reach crucial Egyptian FA agreement over Salah
Liverpool have reached an agreement with the Egyptian FA regarding Mohamed Salah’s availability before the African Cup of Nations. The Mirror says Liverpool have struck an agreement with the Egyptian FA to release Salah immediately after their clash with Chelsea. And so the prolific winger will be available to Jurgen Klopp for what could be…