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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles Play Against G’Bissau Today at 6pm
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to conclude their group stage fixtures at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a pivotal match against Guinea-Bissau. Currently sitting in second place in Group A, alongside Equatorial Guinea, the Super Eagles have amassed four points from their initial two matches. The three-time AFCON champions initially faced…

Even Though They’re Dangerous, We Will Beat Guinea-Bissau for Nigerians — Osimhen
With four points secured and holding the second position in Group A just behind Equatorial Guinea based on goal difference, Nigeria aims to conclude their group stage campaign on a high note as the leaders at the 2023 AFCON on Monday. The advice from both former players and fans is cautionary, urging the Super Eagles…

AFCON 2023: Mane scores as Senegal defeats Cameroon 3-1 to secure a spot in the last sixteen.
Senegal, the reigning champions, defeated Cameroon 3-1 on Friday to become the second team to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16. Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diallo, and Sadio Mane scored the goals. Just a few hours prior, Cape Verde defeated Mozambique 3-0 in Abidjan to become the first nation to guarantee a…

AFCON: Tanzania’s eight-match ban means they will play Zambia without a coach.
Without their coach, Adel Amrouche, Tanzania will take on Zambia in the second game of the ongoing African Cup of Nations, or AFCON, in Cote D’Ivoire. After claiming that the Moroccan FA was influencing African football, Amrouche outraged and was punished by CAF with a $10,000 fine and an eight-match ban. The manager of Taifa…

AFCON: After the Super Eagles’ triumph over Cote D’Ivoire, the Sports Minister declares, “Keep winning.”
The African Cup of Nations is currently underway, and Sen. John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, has congratulated the Super Eagles on their 1-0 victory over the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire. Owan-Enoh acknowledged his satisfaction with the team’s performance in a statement released on Friday by the Minister’s media office. “It’s impressive that…

AFCON 2023: Cape Verde defeats Mozambique 3–0 to advance to the next round.
At the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday, Cape Verde defeated Mozambique 3-0 thanks to a long-range free kick from former Manchester United forward Bebe. The Atlantic Ocean island nation advanced to the round of 16 as the first team. Just after the half-hour mark, Bebe opened the score in front of 5,794 spectators at…
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Barcelona will play Athletic Bilbao in the final eight of the Copa [Full Draw]
All-time Champions League winners Barcelona’s opponent on Friday is Athletic Bilbao, the second-most successful team in the competition, while Atletico Madrid will play host Sevilla. On Thursday, Atletico Madrid defeated holders Real Madrid 4-2 thanks to goals in extra time from Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme. Barcelona, the tournament’s record 31-time winner, defeated Unionistas de…

Ekiti United Staff Lament Non-Payment of December Salary, Club Secretary Says Governor Yet to Release Fund
HIFOXNEWS.com learned that employees of Ekiti United Football Club have not yet received their December salaries. However, investigations reveal that players were eventually paid their December wages on Thursday following a work stoppage on Wednesday morning. An anonymous staff member, who opted not to be identified, expressed uncertainty about the reasons behind the delay in…

Namibia upsets Tunisia 1-0 at the AFCON 2023
Namibia shocked highly-ranked Tunisia in the opening Group E match of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON 2023, with the game’s lone goal. It was expected to be an easy ride for the 2004 winners because they were thought to be the weakest team in the group, but Namibia had other ideas. In the…