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Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)

January 16, 2022

AFCON: Salah scores as Egypt pip Guinea-Bissau

With Saturday’s win, Egypt now has 3 points in two games, ranking second behind Nigeria’s 6 points in two games.

Mo Salah
January 15, 2022

AFCON: We’ll play Sudan with “utmost respect”, says Eguavoen

“We will approach them the same way we did against Egypt… We will play them with the utmost respect,” Eguavoen said.

Austin Eguaveon
January 15, 2022

AFCON 2021: Sacking Rohr has helped Super Eagles, Moses Simon says

Moses Simon says the tactics deployed by Mr Eguavoen has generally improved Super Eagles’ game.

January 14, 2022

AFCON: Senegal, Guinea draw goalless

Both teams looked to send their country’s into the Round of 16 having won their opening group matches.

Sadio Mane
January 14, 2022

Fans urge Super Eagles not to underrate Sudan, Guinea-Bissau

The Super Eagles need a win against Sudan to cement their qualification to the round of 16.

Super Eagles
January 14, 2022

AFCON 2021: CAF dismisses Tunisia’s protest against referee’s blunder

The referee had twice ended the match before the stipulated time, leading to comical scenes after the game.

Janny Sikazwe
January 14, 2022

AFCON 2021: Burkina Faso beat Cape Verde

Burkina Faso blew open the battle to qualify from Group A of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they beat Cape Verde 1-0 on Thursday in Yaounde.

Burkina Faso team
January 13, 2022

AFCON: Indomitable Lions of Cameroon devour Ethiopia to qualify for round of 16

Thursday’s victory makes Cameroon the first country to book their place in the round of 16.

January 12, 2022

AFCON: Buhari urges Super Eagles to continue to make Nigerians happy

The country’s national team narrowly defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt on Tuesday.

President Muhammadu Buhari/Super Eagles
January 12, 2022

AFCON 2021: Cameroonians celebrate Nigeria’s 1-0 defeat of Egypt

Also, some Cameroonian fans rooted for Nigeria during the game. Pierre Moussa said he was happy the Egyptians lost to his “Nigerian brothers.”

Jubilant fans at ongoing African Cup of Nations