AFCON

Former Nigerian international, Mikel Obi has predicted that the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will be played between the Super Eagles and Ivory Coast on February 11. In a chat with The Obi One podcast, the former Chelsea star, stated that Nigeria will overcome Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the semi-final while Ivory will edge DR …

South Africa emerged champions from the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a 1-0 victory struggling with Morocco in the final at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday. Previously, Flying Eagles of Nigeria secured a third place in the tournament after seeing from Egypt in the playoffs. More to follow … Join the conversation Opinion Supports Nigeria’s ripples, …

Nigeria’s flying eagle has missed the opportunity to reach the final of the African U-20 (AFCON) Cup after losing 1-0 to South Africa in a semifinal match on Thursday. Although playing most of the games on the back foot of South Africa came out of the peak thanks to a Howler by flying Eagles goalkeeper Ajia Jacob, who replaced the …

President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed his joy over the flying eagles qualification for the FIFA U-20 2025 World Cup. Nigeria’s side, who was the seven-time champion, advanced after the defending champion Senegal 3-1 with a penalty in their quarter-final match in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday. Gusau has also asked the …

Nigeria’s flying eagle has advanced to the ongoing African U-20 nation’s semifinals (Afcon) after defeating Senegal with a penalty. The side led by coach Aliyu Zubairu also automatically qualified for the U-20 World Cup which was collected to be held later this year. Ebenezer Harcourt is a hero for Flying Eagles when he saved two penalty kicks to help Nigeria …

Osimhen Opens Up on AFCON Goal Drought – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The reigning African footballer of the year has contributed just a goal in the ongoing AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire.     The 25-year-old got the solitary goal in …

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles has begun to wrap preparations for their participation at the African U-20 2025 (AFCON) Nation Cup with a win in a warm-up match. The Flying Eagles, led by coach Aliyu Zubairu, defeated Moran FC 2-1 in a test match in Abuja on Friday. KParobo Arierthi and Benjamin are valuable on target for the National Youth Team. Continental …

Jamie Carragher’s recent comments about AFCon, it is simply not an “important” tournament, not only ignore, they are a symptom of a much greater problem. And the real problem here is not just what he said, so he felt comfortable saying it first. The lack of respect for African football is not new. We see it in the way in …

Former Senegal player Aliou Cisse has parted ways with his country’s national team after he resigned from his position as coach. Cisse, who led the team to their first win at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2022, served as coach for nine and a half years. The Teranga Lions were scheduled to begin preparations for this month’s double …

Angry Ghana fans expressed their anger after the national team was beaten 1-0 by Angola in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Thursday. Fans stormed the Baba Yara Stadium pitch in Kumasi as the Black Stars kicked off their qualifying campaign with a disappointing home defeat in Group F. Felicio Milson emerged as the hero for Angola, …