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December 31, 2021

Six players arrive Super Eagles camp nine days before AFCON

Nigerian Super Eagles will play their first AFCON game against Egypt on January 11.

December 31, 2021

2022 will be year of action, dialogue: FIFA President Infantino

Mr Infantino said the world football governing body will design a path that will boost global competitiveness and social inclusion in football.

President
December 30, 2021

You’ll return govt money if you don’t win AFCON, Guinea’s military ruler tells players

“Bring back the trophy or bring back the money we invested in you. Period,” Mr Doumbouya said during the send-off ceremony for the players on Tuesday.

Naby Keita, Guinea National Team, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya,
December 30, 2021

Ex-England star Ian Wright calls out ‘racism’, ‘disrespect’ against AFCON

Mr Wright speaking on his Instagram live broadcast says the coverage of the African tournament is tinged with racism and disrespect especially with the kind of questions asked.

December 30, 2021

AFCON: Osimhen tests positive for COVID-19

Napoli Football Club announced that Osimhen tested positive to COVID-19 and has been ordered to go into self-isolation, making him a big doubt for AFCON.

Victor Osimhen
December 30, 2021

AFCON: Mo Salah to lead Egypt against Nigeria

Salah will lead Egypt, seven-time winners of the AFCON, when they face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a group stage game on January 11.

Super Eagles/Mo Salah
December 29, 2021

Brighton frustrate Chelsea with 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge

The Thomas Tuchel boys had clinged desperately on Romelu Lukaku’s header on the 28th minutes mark, defending spiritedly against the mid-table Brighton who threatened all match.

December 29, 2021

NFF appoints Portuguese Peseiro as Super Eagles coach

Mr Peseiro will however not take charge of the Eagles until after the African Cup of Nations, AFCON, starting on January 9.

Jose Peseiro
December 29, 2021

Ronaldo statue sparks protest in India

Locals in Goa are objecting to a Portuguese footballer being honoured instead of a player from India.

Ronaldo/Statue
December 29, 2021

John Terry gets coaching role at Chelsea

Terry, 41, is returning to his boyhood club Chelsea in a part-time position.

Former Chelsea captain John Terry