Tag: AFCON
JUST IN: After Public Backlash, Tinubu Shelves Plan To Watch AFCON Final
Amid mounting criticism from Nigerians, Bola Tinubu has opted out of attending the Africa Cup of Nations final between the Nigeria Super Eagles and host country Côte d’Ivoire. Instead, he has assigned Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him and lead the presidential team in supporting the Nigerian squad. The decision for Mr. Tinubu not…
AFCON: I saw Ivory Coast Going Home with Cup in Error—Prophet
Before the ultimate showdown between Nigeria and Ivory Coast in the ongoing African Cup of Nations, Dr. Kan Ebube Muonso, a self-proclaimed prophet from the Power and Victory in Christ Church, forecasted that Ivory Coast would clinch the cup, albeit mistakenly. Via a post on his church’s Facebook page, Kan prophesied on Friday that the…
AFCON: We’re Not Satisfied to Reach Final, We Have to be Champions — Troost-Ekong Ahead Cote d’Ivoire Clash
William Troost-Ekong emphasized that the Super Eagles’ aspirations extend beyond merely reaching the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Set to confront the hosts in the championship match on Sunday, Jose Peseiro’s team is poised for their fourth title, having surpassed South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a close encounter. With an impressive…
AFCON: Osimhen Gets Medical Clearance, Set to Reunite With Teammates in Bouake
The Super Eagles’ forward, Victor Osimhen, has received clearance from the team’s medical staff ahead of the upcoming clash against South Africa. Recall that Osimhen was unable to join the Super Eagles’ journey to Bouake, where they were set to face South Africa in the semi-final, due to abdominal discomfort. It was announced that the…
Nigeria To Lose Against Cape Verde in Semis – Fan Who Predicted Seven AFCON Games Correctly Discloses
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) consistently ignites fervor, theatrics, and unforeseeable surprises. However, this year introduces a revolutionary level of precision in AFCON predictions, courtesy of one individual. Amadu Raheem Komba Gbandeh, an ordinary football enthusiast, has revolutionized the tournament by accurately foreseeing the outcomes of seven out of eight Round of 16 matches,…
BREAKING: Nigeria Advance into AFCON Semi-Finals, Defeat Angola 1-0
The Nigerian national football team, known as the Super Eagles, triumphed over Angola in a thrilling match, securing a spot in the semi-finals of the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup held in Cote d’Ivoire. Ademola Lookman’s lone goal in the 41st minute propelled Nigeria to victory. Played at the packed 33,000-seater Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in…
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…
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…