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AFCON 2027: Dream Come true for East Africa – Mkwasa – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Former coach of Tanzania men’s National team, Boniface Charles Mkwasa has hailed the decision of the CAF to award the hosting right of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations to the East African joint bid from …

With a few days to the commencement of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire, the Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club, (ANFASSC) has taken delivery of a new set of wears to be adorned at the African showpiece. Read Also: AFCON24: Super Eagles Face Defeat As Guinea Triumphs 2-0 in Pre-AFCON Friendly While members of …

Chukwueze Counting Minutes at Milan – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Samuel Chukwueze made his first league start for AC Milan in their 3-1 triumph over Cagliari on Wednesday. It was Chukwueze’s second start since his €25m switch from Villarreal during …

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has offered some good news about the fitness of forward Kelechi Iheanacho. Iheanacho who has been a major doubt for Nigeria’s campaign at the Africa Cup of Nations, is now expected to join up with the squad in Ivory Coast.   Peseiro offered the update on the 27 year-old’s rehabilitation, during a post-match interview …

Rifts Aside Victor Osimhen delivers for Napoli – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Napoli broke their three-game winless streak with a commanding 4-1 victory over Udinese, maintaining an impressive 16-match unbeaten streak against the Bianconeri. Amid pre-game rifts surrounding the issues …

Napoli’s Sporting Director Mauro Meluso has attributed the team’s 3-0 defeat against Torino on Sunday to the absence of key players, including Victor Osimhen and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, who are currently with their respective national teams for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Without the influential duo, Napoli appeared toothless on the field, and Meluso expressed his belief that the …

Victor Osimhen Ends Goal drought – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The forward was on target in Napoli’s league win over Udinese at the Stadio Diego Maradona on Wednesday.     Osimhen scored Napoli’s second goal as the Partenopei recorded an …

Leicester City’s manager, Enzo Maresca has disclosed that Kelechi Iheanacho remains sidelined due to injury, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Iheanacho has missed the last two games for Leicester City due to his injury.   While recent reports suggest he is engaged in training at the gym, his participation for Nigeria in …

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced a significant increase in the prize money for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. Winner of the tournament will now receive $7 million and the runner-up will be awarded $4 million, reflecting a 40% increase from previous editions.     Additionally, the semi-finalists will each receive $2.5 million, while …

Terem Moffi, despite the setback of missing the upcoming 2023 African Cup of Nations, is solely focused on helping to his club, OGC Nice. Moffi scored twice in the AFCON qualifiers, but found himself excluded from Nigeria’s squad bound for the tournament in Cote D’Ivoire later this month.   Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro chose Sadiq Umar, Victor Osimhen, …