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AFCON

October 2, 2022

As Gusau resumes NFF job, five key tasks undercut Nigeria’s push to host Africa Cup of Nations after 22 years

Security, pitches, healthcare facilities and allied requirements must satisfy CAF’s line of best fit for Nigeria to clinch hosting rights for AFCON 2025.

CAF/Amaju Pinnick
August 4, 2022

Napoli president wants African players to boycott AFCON 

Kalidou Koulibaly has condemned plans by Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis to force African players to skip the Africa Cup of Nations.

AFCON and Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis
June 9, 2022

FLASH: AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles struggle to beat Sierra Leone in Abuja

The game was played behind closed doors at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Thursday.

Super Eagles
June 8, 2022

Peseiro upbeat about Super Eagles’ chances at AFCON

Nigeria will take on the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone at Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Thursday.

Jose Peseiro
March 25, 2022

Qatar 2022 Playoff: Algeria beat hosts Cameroon to hold advantage

Islam Slimani scored in the 40th minute of the first leg encounter to tip the balance of the fixture in Algeria’s favour.

February 7, 2022

Okocha picks Vincent Aboubakar as AFCON best player

“For me Aboubakar is the best player of the tournament,” the Super Eagles legend said.

Vincent Aboubakar
February 7, 2022

It’s madness Salah didn’t take AFCON final penalty: Liverpool legend

“Salah not taking a penalty for Egypt in a shootout in a final is madness. Also happened to Ronaldo years ago for Portugal versus Spain.”

Mohamed Salah
February 3, 2022

Mohammed Salah does not impress me, Vincent Aboubakar says

“He is a good player but not at the level of someone like Mbappe.”

Salah and Abubakar
February 3, 2022

AFCON 2021: Egypt vow to play great match against Cameroon

Egypt’s coach Carlos Queiroz says his team’s goal is to offer the world a pleasant match when they face hosts Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal.

The Pharaohs of Egypt
February 3, 2022

AFCON 2021: Cameroon positive of defeating Egypt

“We are determined to achieve a good result, go to the final and win the title. Playing at home is very special for us,” Anguissa explained.

Salah and Abubakar