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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.