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Salah scores in Egypt romp, S. Africa grab win, Rwanda hold Nigeria

AFP · 9 months ago

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt cruised to a 4-0 victory over Botswana on Tuesday as matchday two of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying drew to a close.

Former Nigeria star John Obi Mikel reveals inside story behind Chelsea's failed Deadline Day move for Osimhen

Live Soccer TV · 9 months ago

While the Napoli striker was accused of being greedy after failing to move to Stamford Bridge, this does not appear to be the case.

Nigeria, Cameroon win afer chaotic AFCON build-ups

AFP · 9 months ago

Former champions Nigeria and Cameroon put chaotic build-ups behind them on Saturday to make winning starts in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Nigeria pick Osimhen and Lookman for Africa Cup qualifiers

AFP · 9 months ago

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, who are both locked in possible transfer talks away from their Italian clubs, have been called up for next month's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda.

Benin stun Nigeria, Salah rescues Egypt, Ayew treble lifts Ghana

AFP · 1 year ago

Benin came from behind to stun Nigeria 2-1 and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored to salvage a 1-1 draw for Egypt against Guinea-Bissau in World Cup qualifying on Monday.

Minnows Lesotho go top after draw between Nigeria and South Africa

AFP · 1 year ago

Football lightweights Lesotho stole the World Cup qualifying show in Africa on Friday, topping the table in a group including powerhouses South Africa and Nigeria.

Atalanta star Lookman headlines Nigeria World Cup squad

AFP · 1 year ago

Ademola Lookman fresh from a historic hat-trick in the Europa League final will hope to make a similar impact for Nigeria in June's 2026 World Cup qualifiers after being named in new head coach Finidi George's squad.

Nigeria women hold South Africa and qualify for Olympics

AFP · 1 year ago

Nigeria coach Randy Waldrum hailed his team after they drew 0-0 with South Africa in Pretoria on Tuesday to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games women's football tournament.

Nigeria search for Peseiro replacement ahead of World Cup qualifiers

AFP · 1 year ago

Nigeria football bosses on Friday announced that applications were open for the job of national head coach to replace Jose Peseiro ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers.

Portuguese Peseiro quits as Nigeria coach

AFP · 1 year ago

Jose Peseiro announced his decision to step down as coach of Nigeria on Friday after leading the country to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations last month.

Brave faces in Lagos after Nigeria lose Africa Cup of Nations final

AFP · 1 year ago

With the game beamed onto a huge screen in a Lagos stadium, Nigerian football fans put on brave faces as they watched their side lose to Ivory Coast in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final.

Haller hits winner as Ivory Coast beat Nigeria to take AFCON title

AFP · 1 year ago

Sebastien Haller scored a dramatic late winner as hosts Ivory Coast fought back to beat Victor Osimhen's Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final and complete the most remarkable of major tournament turnarounds by claiming their third continental title.

AFCON 2023 Final: Team news, broadcast options, preview for Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast live on February 11, 2024

Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago

The Super Eagles lock horns with the hosts in the curtain closer to what has been an unforgettable tournament. Here is everything you need to know about this highly-anticipated final.

Ivory Coast's Haller wants 'no regrets' in Nigeria AFCON final

AFP · 1 year ago

Ivory Coast star Sebastien Haller has urged his team to "leave with no regrets" as they attempt to complete the most remarkable of major tournament comebacks in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final on home soil against Nigeria.

Much-maligned Peseiro defies critics with Nigeria at AFCON

AFP · 1 year ago

Nigeria's run to this Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Ivory Coast is a personal triumph for coach Jose Peseiro, the veteran from Portugal who had been the subject of stinging criticism in the run-up to the tournament.

Osimhen's Nigeria aim to deny hosts Ivory Coast in AFCON final

AFP · 1 year ago

Victor Osimhen's Nigeria stand in the way of Ivory Coast in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final, as the tournament hosts aim to complete the most remarkable of turnarounds by lifting the trophy.

Real Madrid vs. Girona, Leverkusen vs. Bayern, and Asian Cup and AFCON 2023 finals headline top live games to watch on Feb. 9-15, 2024

Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago

Real Madrid vs. Girona, Leverkusen vs. Bayern, Jordan vs. Qatar, West Ham vs. Arsenal, Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast, and many other games make our list of must-watch matches.

Nigeria reach AFCON final after shootout victory over South Africa

AFP · 1 year ago

Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to give Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa on Wednesday after an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final thriller in Bouake.

Nigeria's Osimhen declared fit for AFCON semi-final

AFP · 1 year ago

Nigeria superstar Victor Osimhen is available to play in Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against South Africa following a fitness scare, the team confirmed.

Nigeria vs. South Africa: Team news, broadcast options, preview for AFCON 2023 semifinal live on February 7, 2024

Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago

The Super Eagles lock horns with Bafana Bafana in the penultimate stage in what should be a thrilling battle. Here is everything you need to know about this clash.