Tag: AFCON
Rwanda’s Salima Mukansanga makes history as first woman to referee AFCON...
Rwandan Salima Mukansanga made history on Tuesday by becoming the first woman to referee an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match.
She officiated the Group...
Cote d’Ivoire goalkeeper Badra Ali Sangaré loses father day after AFCON...
Cote d'Ivoire goalkeeper Badra Ali Sangaré has lost his father a day after his error gave Sierra Leone a point against his team at...
AFCON: Super Eagles beat Sudan, qualify for round of 16
The Super Eagles defeated Sudan 3-1 on Saturday to qualify for the next round of the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon.
A goal each from Samuel...
AFCON: Chukwueze, Awoniyi give Super Eagles 2-0 lead against Sudan
A goal each from Samuel Chukwueze and Taiwo Awoniyi gave the Super Eagles a 2-0 lead against Sudan on Saturday in the first half...
Super Eagles beat Mo Salah’s Egypt
The Super Eagles defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0 on Tuesday in the opening game of Group D at the 2021 AFCON in Cameroon.
A...
AFCON: Iheanacho goal gives Super Eagles 1-0 lead at half-time
A 30-minute goal from Kelechi Iheanacho has given the Super Eagles a 1-0 lead against Egypt in the first half of the 2021 AFCON...
AFCON: Iheanacho, Onyekuru didn’t fight in viral video — Super Eagles
The Super Eagles have debunked speculations that attacker Kelechi Iheanacho exchanged blows with his colleague Henry Onyekuru.
A video of Iheanacho, 25, dragging Onyekuru, 24,...
Osimhen recovers from COVID-19 as AFCON begins
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen will now return to Italy after testing negative to COVID-19, Napoli announced on Sunday.
“@victorosimhen9 has tested negative for Covid-19. He...
Samuel Chukwueze’s mum prays holding his legs ahead AFCON
Super Eagles’ forward Samuel Chukwueze received prayer from his mother just before heading for the 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) billed to hold...
Shehu Sani throws jibe at Primate Ayodele over AFCON 2022 prophecy
Senator Shehu Sani on Monday appeared to mock the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, over his 2022 Africa Cup of...