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Gusau: Super Eagles’ AFCON Triumph Will Underscore Significance of Nigerian Spirit

"It is the overpowering conviction that we can get things done with our will-power, hard work, diligence and perseverance."

8 months ago

Sunday Oliseh: Africa Has Evolved, This Is the Best AFCON in 20 Years

“I was mocked by my FIFA colleagues for Nigeria’s absence at the World Cup, I can now face them and…

8 months ago

AFCON: You’ve Made Nigeria Proud By Victory Over South Africa, Tinubu Tells Super Eagles

“Go… Soar in the AFCON Finals. Well done, boys!”

8 months ago

Cote d’Ivoire 1-0 DR Congo: Haller Strike Sends Elephants Into AFCON Final with Nigeria 

The hosts will look for revenge against their unbeaten rivals in a rematch of the group game they lost 1-0.

8 months ago

Nigeria Defeat South Africa 4-2 on Penalties To Soar into AFCON Final

Kelechi Iheanacho capped his first tournament appearance with the winning penalty.

8 months ago

Nigeria vs S/Africa: APC Sets Up Viewing Centre in Abuja, Plans For ‘Super Eagles Victory Party’

A goat and a white cow painted in green-white-green and the APC emblem have been slaughtered for the after-match feast.

8 months ago

AFCON: South Africa Slams Nigeria for Football Safety Warning

The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa warned Nigerian fans to refrain from boisterous celebrations if their team wins.

8 months ago

Big Boost For Super Eagles As Victor Osimhen Declared Fit For AFCON Semi-Final with South Africa 

“He has joined the team in Bouaké and has trained with the squad today (Tuesday).”

8 months ago

Cameroon Federation Rejects Samuel Eto’o’s Resignation As President

Eto'o played at four World Cups for Cameroon between 1998 and 2014 and won the African player of the year…

8 months ago

Egyptian Ref Omar to Take Charge of Nigeria, South Africa AFCON Semi in Bouake

Wednesday’s clash is being billed as the more explosive of the two semi-finals, given the pedigree, rivalry and ambition of…

8 months ago