Tag: AFCON
Boss Mustapha welcomes Super Eagles from 2019 AFCON
President Muhammadu Buhari, represented
by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has
welcomed the Super Eagles from the 2019 Africa Cup...
Ighalo regrets AFCON injury, silent on reported retirement
Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has expressed regret at ending
his participation in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) with an injury.
Ighalo scored in...
Okey Bakassi blames Akpeyi for Nigeria’s AFCON exit
Comedian
and actor, Okey Bakassi, has blamed goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi, for Nigeria’s exit
from the African Cup of Nations.
Riyad
Mahrez curled in a free kick in...
Mahrez free kick knocks Nigeria out of AFCON
Riyad Mahrez curled in a free kick in stoppage time to give Algeria a 2-1 win over Nigeria in a tense Africa Cup of...
Senegal beat Tunisia to qualify for AFCON final
A 100th-minute own goal by Dylan Bronn gave Senegal a 1-0 victory over Tunisia in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
AFCON: Zenith Bank hails Super Eagles ahead Algeria clash
Zenith Bank, a major
sponsor of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has commended the Super
Eagles for their exploits at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations...
Nigeria beat South Africa to qualify for AFCON semi-finals
The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Bafana Bafana of South Africa 2-1 on Wednesday to qualify for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup...
This will be my last AFCON – Mikel
Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has revealed that this will be his last Africa Cup of Nations campaign.
The
32-year-old midfielder made the admission in an...
Nigerian fan gifts Ighalo cash for AFCON heroics
A Nigerian fan has shared a video of himself gifting Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, cash for his incredible performances at the AFCON.
The fan
posted...
Super Eagles unwind on beach after Cameroon victory
The Super
Eagles have enjoyed a visit to the beach after defeating Cameroon to qualify
for the quarterfinals of the AFCON.
Arsenal
forward, Alexander Iwobi, posted the...