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Osimhen not concerned about lack of goals as Nigeria march on
AFP · 1 month ago
Nigeria star Victor Osimhen insisted he does not care about his lack of goals at the Africa Cup of Nations after the Super Eagles beat Angola 1-0 on Friday to progress to the semi-finals.
Lookman goal takes Nigeria into AFCON semi-finals
AFP · 1 month ago
Ademola Lookman scored his third goal in two games as Nigeria advanced to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday with a 1-0 victory over Angola in the last eight.
Arsenal vs Liverpool, Madrid Derby, and Inter vs Juventus headline top live games to watch on Feb. 2-8, 2024
Live Soccer TV · 1 month ago
The Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup quarterfinals, Arsenal vs Liverpool, the Madrid Derby, and Inter vs Juventus comprise this week's list of must-watch games.
AFCON 2023 - Watch Nigeria vs. Angola and DR Congo vs. Guinea quarterfinals on February 2, 2024
Live Soccer TV · 1 month ago
The last eight kicks off on Friday with two stellar fixtures, one featuring the almighty Super Eagles while the 1974 AFCON champions headline the other quarterifinal.
NWSL's newest Bay FC signs Nigerian star Oshoala from Barcelona
AFP · 1 month ago
Nigerian international striker Asisat Oshoala has agreed a deal to join new National Women's Soccer League team Bay FC, the club announced on Thursday.
Osimhen on a mission with Nigeria at Cup of Nations
AFP · 1 month ago
Many of the biggest stars at this year's Africa Cup of Nations have already been eliminated before the quarter-finals, but the continent's reigning player of the year Victor Osimhen is still standing as he aims to lead Nigeria to the title.
Nigeria, S. Africa among quarter-finals favourites in 'crazy' AFCON
AFP · 1 month ago
Former champions Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast and South Africa have earned the right to be favourites in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Friday and Saturday.
Lookman, Dala star as Nigeria and Angola triumph in AFCON
AFP · 2 months ago
Ademola Lookman scored twice for Nigeria and Gelson Dala bagged a brace for Angola on Saturday to send their countries into a Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals showdown.
Lookman double takes Nigeria past Cameroon and into AFCON quarters
AFP · 2 months ago
Ademola Lookman scored both goals as Nigeria defeated old rivals Cameroon 2-0 on Saturday to march on to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
2023 AFCON: TV listings, live-streaming, preview for Angola-Namibia; Nigeria-Cameroon - Jan 27
Live Soccer TV · 2 months ago
The round of 16 at the 2023 AFCON is set to get underway on Saturday, January 27th as Angola, Namibia, Nigeria, and Cameroon all fight for a spot in the quarter-finals.
Song and Cameroon aim to get better of Nigeria again at AFCON
AFP · 2 months ago
There can be few more evocative fixtures at an Africa Cup of Nations than a meeting between Nigeria and Cameroon, and this Saturday's last-16 encounter in Ivory Coast will surely bring back plenty of memories for Indomitable Lions coach Rigobert Song in particular.
Nigeria face Cameroon amid multiple clashes of AFCON champions
AFP · 2 months ago
A shock-riddled Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast has reached the round of 16 with four ties between winners of the competition highlighting a four-day schedule that kicks off on Saturday.
Nigeria not worried about lack of goals after reaching AFCON last 16
AFP · 2 months ago
Nigeria star Moses Simon dismissed concerns about the Super Eagles' misfiring attack after they needed an own goal to beat minnows Guinea-Bissau 1-0 and secure a place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.
'This is best Nigeria team I've played in': Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong
AFP · 2 months ago
Born in the Netherlands and educated in England, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has not looked back at international level since opting to represent Nigeria.
Egypt lose Salah to injury as Nigeria down AFCON hosts Ivory Coast
AFP · 2 months ago
Egypt face an anxious wait on the extent of Mohamed Salah's injury sustained in a lively 2-2 draw with Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, while Nigeria defeated hosts Ivory Coast 1-0.
Nigeria beat AFCON hosts Ivory Coast with Troost-Ekong penalty
AFP · 2 months ago
William Troost-Ekong's second-half penalty gave Nigeria a 1-0 win over Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, turning up the heat on the host country whose hopes of reaching the last 16 remain in the balance.
Nigeria coach 'confused' over injury to striker Sadiq
AFP · 2 months ago
Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro said Wednesday he had been left "confused" by reports that striker Umar Sadiq was set to return to action for his club Real Sociedad just days after pulling out of the Africa Cup of Nations due to injury.
'Win AFCON and I'm done!' -- Osimhen dreams of triumph with Nigeria
AFP · 2 months ago
Victor Osimhen won the Serie A title with Napoli last season and ended 2023 by being named African footballer of the year, but the striker reckons lifting the Cup of Nations with Nigeria might just top the lot.
Salah rescues Egypt as Nigeria draw and Ghana lose at Cup of Nations
AFP · 2 months ago
Mohamed Salah saved Egypt from an embarrassing defeat in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, while Nigeria were held by Equatorial Guinea despite Victor Osimhen getting on the scoresheet.
Osimhen scores as Nigeria held by Equatorial Guinea
AFP · 2 months ago
African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen scored for Nigeria as they disappointed in a 1-1 Africa Cup of Nations Group A draw with Equatorial Guinea in Abidjan on Sunday.