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Awoniyi Risks AFCON Miss, Out With Groin Injury For ‘Months’

Nigeria and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been diagnosed as having copped a groin injury that could rule him out of several months according to Steve Cooper

Izuchukwu Okosi

November 23, 2023

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5 Big Talking Points From Super Eagles Friendlies Against Saudi Arabia, Mozambique Ahead W/Cup Qualifiers, AFCON

Nigeria defeated Mozambique 3-2 in Monday's international friendly at the Estádio Municipal de Albufeira to end a 55-month streak of not winning in a non-competitive game, with the last victory coming in

Izuchukwu Okosi

October 17, 2023

News·Sports

Breaking: Nigeria, Benin Republic Lose 2027 AFCON Co-hosting Bid

Nigeria's hopes of co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Benin Republic went crashing down on Wednesday afternoon as the Confederation of African Football elected to hand the hosting rights of

Izuchukwu Okosi

September 27, 2023

News·Sports

Breaking: Morocco Wins 2025 AFCON Hosting Bid; Nigeria, Algeria Get Zero Votes

Nigeria and Algeria garnered zero points on Wednesday afternoon as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced Morocco as the host of the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in

Izuchukwu Okosi

September 27, 2023

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Nigerian Government Backs 2027 AFCON Co-hosting Bid With Benin Republic

The Federal Government of Nigeria has backed plans for the bidding of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations as co-hosts with neighbours Benin Republic, reports Prime Business Africa

Izuchukwu Okosi

September 26, 2023

News·Sports

CAF Releases List Of Referees For 2023 AFCON, Omits Nigerian Officials

There will be no Nigerian referee on duty at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivorie as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have omitted Nigerian referees from their list

Izuchukwu Okosi

September 13, 2023

News·Sports

5 Takeaways From Super Eagles’ Win Over Sao Tome and Principe In AFCON Qualifier

Qualification to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivorie had long been bagged but the Super Eagles of Nigeria took on Sao Tome and Principe Sunday evening in a dead

Izuchukwu Okosi

September 10, 2023

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AfconQ: Super Eagles Captain Ekong ‘Spoils For War’ Against Sao Tome and Principe

Super Eagles stand-in captain William Ekong on Thursday vowed that the Super Eagles will go all out for a handsome victory over visiting Falcons and True Parrots of Sao Tome and Principe

Izuchukwu Okosi

September 7, 2023

News·Sports

CAF Executive Committee Set To Meet, Morocco Favourites For 2025 AFCON Hosting Rights

Ahead Saturday’s final match of the CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, Morocco, the CAF Executive Committee will meet on Friday (July 8) to deliberate on a number of football

Izuchukwu Okosi

July 6, 2023

News·Sports·Uncategorized

President Weah Hails Osimhen’s Marksmanship As Eagles Qualify For AFCON

Seated in the presidential box as Nigeria tackled Sierra Leone in the Day 5 game of their group for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, President George Oppong Weah of Liberia could

Izuchukwu Okosi

June 19, 2023

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AFCON News - Page 2

Awoniyi Risks AFCON Miss, Out With Groin Injury For ‘Months’

5 Big Talking Points From Super Eagles Friendlies Against Saudi Arabia, Mozambique Ahead W/Cup Qualifiers, AFCON

Breaking: Nigeria, Benin Republic Lose 2027 AFCON Co-hosting Bid

Breaking: Morocco Wins 2025 AFCON Hosting Bid; Nigeria, Algeria Get Zero Votes

Nigerian Government Backs 2027 AFCON Co-hosting Bid With Benin Republic

CAF Releases List Of Referees For 2023 AFCON, Omits Nigerian Officials

5 Takeaways From Super Eagles’ Win Over Sao Tome and Principe In AFCON Qualifier

AfconQ: Super Eagles Captain Ekong ‘Spoils For War’ Against Sao Tome and Principe

CAF Executive Committee Set To Meet, Morocco Favourites For 2025 AFCON Hosting Rights

President Weah Hails Osimhen’s Marksmanship As Eagles Qualify For AFCON

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