Senegal wins the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after defeating hosts Morocco 1-0 in extra time during a thrilling final. Edouard Mendy’s late penalty save and Pape Gueye’s extra-time strike sealed the victory for the Lions of Teranga. Pape Gueye Goal and Edouard Mendy Heroics Decide AFCON 2025 Final The match’s drama peaked late when Morocco earned a […]
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles produced a commanding display to defeat Algeria 2–0 in a thrilling quarter‑final encounter at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday evening in Marrakech, booking a mouth‑watering semi‑final clash against tournament hosts Morocco. The Super Eagles combined clinical finishing with defensive solidity, leaving Algeria’s Desert Warriors with no answers throughout […]
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Hosts Ivory Coast came from a goal down to complete one of Africa Cup of Nations’ most memorable comebacks in a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in Abidjan. The victory means they have to been crowed champions of Africa for a third time. Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong headed the Super Eagles in front against the run […]
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Nigeria on Saturday 25th December named a 28-man squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON The list was made public by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Huesca’s Kelechi Nwakalu, Union Berlin’s Taiwo Awoniyi, Almeria striker Sadiq Umar and in-form Watford forward Emmanuel Dennis all make the cut. The usual suspects are also included […]
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed their place at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, even before the kick off of their game against Benin Republic in Porto Novo. This comes after a goalless draw between Lesotho and Sierra Leone in the early kick-off in Group L. The result means Lesotho can no longer […]
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The executive committee of the Confederation of African Football, CAF. has announced the postponement of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations by a year. The continental games will now hold in Cameroon in January 2022. CAF said in a statement said, “After consultation with stakeholders and taking into consideration the current global situation, the tournament […]
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Algeria has defeated Nigeria 2-1 to progress 2019 AFCON Finals on Sunday. It was Riyad Mahrez who rifled in a stoppage-time free-kick to earn Algeria a dramatic victory over three-time champions Nigeria and set up a rematch with Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final. Algeria led through a first-half own goal by William […]
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Thembinkosi Lorch scored on 85 minutes to give South Africa a stunning 1-0 victory over Africa Cup of Nations hosts Egypt after a pulsating last-16 clash in Cairo Saturday. After three woeful group performances, South Africa were rank outsiders against the record seven-time African champions. A seesaw struggle was settled when a swift counterattack allowed […]
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Sadio Mane became the leading scorer in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Friday when he scored the goal that gave Senegal a 1-0 win over Uganda in a feisty last-16 clash. The Liverpool star struck on 15 minutes with a close-range shot after a passing move carved open the Ugandan defence in Cairo. Mane […]
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The Super Eagles became the first side to qualify for the round of 16 at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations as a Kenneth Omeruo’ s goal saw them beat Guinea 1-0 on Wednesday in Alexandria. Omeruo headed in Moses Simon’s corner with less than 20 minutes remaining to give the Eagles their second win […]
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