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January 13, 2024

Lagos increases AFCON viewing centres, introduces refreshments

The idea is that our people will have the opportunity to go out and mingle.

Male football fans at viewing centre used to illustrate the story
January 13, 2024

AFCON: Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro confirms Iheanacho, Onuachu’s arrival

“We have worked hard and we are ready for the game against Equatorial Guinea.’’

Jose Peseiro (Photo: Omar Vega/Getty Images)
January 13, 2024

CAF appoints Egypt’s Omar as referee for AFCON opening match

Mr Omar officiated the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil in 2019.

Amin Omar Credit: Esperance sportive de Tunis
January 13, 2024

Super Eagles possess required qualities to win 2023 AFCON, says Awoniyi

“I don’t see any nation at this AFCON that can stop us.’’

Super Eagles
January 13, 2024

Yemi Alade to perform at AFCON opening ceremony

The singer said it was an honour and a dream come true for her.

Yemi Alade and Super Eagles
January 13, 2024

AFCON: Peseiro tweaks formation ahead of Equatorial Guinea clash

Nigeria will play Equatorial Guinea with only one fit striker in Victor Osimhen.

Jose Peseiro
January 12, 2024

AFCON 2023: Abidjan shares striking similarities with Lagos

Drivers could be seen arguing with one another inside the traffic jam, an act which is typically associated with the buzzing city of Lagos.

City of Abidjan
January 12, 2024

U.S. sends delegation to AFCON 2023

The delegation plans to engage with government officials, international partners, civil society, and Ivoirian youths.

AFCON
January 12, 2024

Cote D’Ivoire to start AFCON without star player Sebastian Haller

When asked, he was reluctant to rule out Haller against Nigeria but explained that the team had five days to prepare for the Super Eagles.

Sebastian Haller
January 11, 2024

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has ‘at best’ one year to live after cancer diagnosis

“It’s impossible to say exactly, so it’s better to not think about it,” he added.

Sven-Goran Eriksson (Credit: Sky Sports)