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AFCON: Angola thrash Namibia to reach quarter-finals
The Palancras Negras of Angola have thrashed Namibia 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
Despite being down to 10 men in the 17th minute, Angola took the lead in the 38th minute of the!-->!-->!-->…
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AFCON 23: Super Eagles rekindle rivalry with Cameroon
The Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon will rekindle their bitter rivalry when both sides take the field today, in the round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast.
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Super Eagles fit, battle ready for Cameroon clash, Raji assures
The Super Eagles’ Media Officer, Babafemi Raji, on Friday in Abidjan, said the players were all fit and battle-ready ahead of their Round of 16 clash against Cameroon.
The Super Eagles take on the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in a!-->!-->!-->…
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CAF gives reasons Nigerian referees are not officiating at AFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed why Nigerian referees are not selected to officiate at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and other football tournaments on the continent.
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Ghana sack coach after elimination from AFCON
Chris Hughton has been sacked as coach of the Black Stars of Ghana following the team’s group-stage exit from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Ghana Football!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria to face Cameroon in AFCON last 16
Five-time champions Cameroon lived up to their billing Tuesday in Bouake with a never-say-die display to advance to the round of 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Indomitable Lions had looked down and out of contention!-->!-->!-->…
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SWAN celebrates Abdulgafar Oladimeji’s achievement in sports law
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kano State Chapter joins in celebrating the remarkable achievement of Comrade Abdulgafar Oladimeji, a veteran sports journalist and former SWAN Kano State Secretary who now serves as the!-->…
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AFCON: Super Eagles defeat Guinea-Bissau, qualify for round of 16
Super Eagles beat Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in the last match of Group A tie of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) to qualify for tthe round of 16.
Jose Peseiro’s men went into the match with much-needed confidence after beating host Ivory!-->!-->!-->…
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Six Guinea fans die in wild celebration of AFCON victory
Six Guinean supporters lost their lives while celebrating their country’s first victory at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
The Guinean Football Federation, Feguifoot, told the BBC on Monday that the incident took place!-->!-->!-->…
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AFCON 2023: South Africa cruise in 4-0 win over Namibia
Themba Zwane, a 34-year-old once deemed too old for international football, scored twice as South Africa trounced Namibia 4-0 on Sunday to get their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign back on track.
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