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CAF U-20 AFCON: Zubairu Accepts Responsibility for Loss To South Africa

Nigeria’s U-20 men’s national team, Aliyu Zubairu has accepted the blames for the semifinals defeat against the Amajitas of South Africa in Thursday’s clash at the Suez Canal stadium, Ismaili, Egypt. A second half goal by the South Africans settled the contest

May 16, 2025

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Four Takeaways From Flying Eagles’ Defeat To South Africa

Nigeria will not play in the final of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt after a 1-0 defeat to South Africa. The team coached by Aliyu Zubairu were on the chase for a record 8th U-20 AFCON title but

May 15, 2025

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Africa U-20 AFCON: Nigeria Pip Tunisia In Group B Opener

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on Thursday evening began their quest for their 8th U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt with a 1-0 win over Tunisia at the Cairo International stadium, reports Prime Business Africa. The only goal of the match came

May 1, 2025

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CAF Restructures AFCON, Now To Run Across Two Years

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now to hold across two years beginning in December of one year and ending in January of the following year. Executive members of Confederation of African Football (CAF), arrived at the decision after its

June 21, 2024

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Super Eagles Lose 49-year old Record, Beaten By Mali In Friendly

Nigeria's Super Eagles could not maintain their winning run in the March international friendlies as thy suffered a 2-0 loss to the Les Aigles of Mali on Tuesday night in Marrakech, reports Prime Business Africa.

March 27, 2024

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Okoye Restates Commitment To Super Eagles After AFCON Snub

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has expressed his desire to make a comeback to the Nigerian national team following the decision of head coach Jose Peseiro to drop him for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire, Prime Business Africa

February 28, 2024

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William Troost-Ekong Is 2024 AFCON Player Of The Tournament

Hosts Cote d’Ivoire clinched victory in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by defeating three-time champions Nigeria 2-1, as reported by Prime Business Africa. The finial saw Nigeria’s William Troost-Ekong named the tournament’s best player, having showcased remarkable leadership throughout. William Troost-Ekong’s

February 12, 2024

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AFCON 2023 Liveblog: Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea

Match Details Match: Group AVenue: Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.Time: 3pm (Nigerian time)Date: 14 January 2024 Live Blog starts by 3PM (Nigerian time), Stay tuned!

January 14, 2024

Nigeria To Know AFCON Foes Thursday As CAF Holds Group Stage Draw

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CAF Announces Kick Off Dates For AFCON 2025 Qualifiers

With less than a month to the kick off of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivorie, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have already set a road map for teams hoping to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of

December 26, 2023

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Super Eagles Set For Pre AFCON Camping In UAE

The Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed that the Super Eagles will set up a training camp in the United Arab Emirates ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivorie

December 1, 2023

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CAF U-20 AFCON: Zubairu Accepts Responsibility for Loss To South Africa

Four Takeaways From Flying Eagles’ Defeat To South Africa

Africa U-20 AFCON: Nigeria Pip Tunisia In Group B Opener

CAF Restructures AFCON, Now To Run Across Two Years

Super Eagles Lose 49-year old Record, Beaten By Mali In Friendly

Okoye Restates Commitment To Super Eagles After AFCON Snub

William Troost-Ekong Is 2024 AFCON Player Of The Tournament

AFCON 2023 Liveblog: Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea

CAF Announces Kick Off Dates For AFCON 2025 Qualifiers

Super Eagles Set For Pre AFCON Camping In UAE

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