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AFCON 2019: Three Super Eagles Stars Declared Fit Ahead of Algeria Clash

Three Super Eagles players of Odion Ighalo, Ahmed Musa, and Chidozie Awaziem has been declared fit ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against Algeria on Sunday night at Cairo International Stadium. The trio suffered various types of injury during Nigeria 2-1 quarter-final victory over South Africa on Wednesday which the three-time […]

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Zimbabwe Wins First-ever Match at Netball World Cup

Zimbabwe has made history, winning their first ever match at the Netball World Cup. The Gems won their match against Sri Lanka by 79-49, kicking off what could be a thrilling journey. Zimbabwe is one of four African teams at the tournament that is being hosted in Liverpool, England. The others are Malawi, Uganda and […]

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AFCON 2019: Desert Foxes Survive a Huge Scare

The Desert Foxes survived a huge scare to qualify for the semifinal of the AFCON tournament in Egypt following the 5-4 win against Ivory Coast after 120 minutes of full action. It took just 20 minutes for the Algerians to break the deadlock via Sofiane Feghouli from outside the box after the Desert Foxed missed […]

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Emery Names Two Nigerians in Arsenal Travelling Squad to US

Gunners coach Unai Emery has included two Nigerian of Bukayo Saka and James Olayinka in Arsenal travelling squad to the United State of America for a pre-season tour. The North London outfit begins their US tour against Colorado Rapids in Denver on Tuesday before playing Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich in Los Angeles next Thursday followed […]

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AFCON 2019: South Africa Boss Hits Back At Rohr Ahead of Super Eagles Tie

South Africa coach Stuart Baxter has hit back Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr ahead of the sides’ quarter-final match-up on Wednesday night at Cairo International Stadium. The Bafana Bafana reach the last-eight encounters after beating Egypt in the previous round, while Nigeria scale through the courtesy of Odion Ighalo brace and Alex Iwobi fine finishing […]

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Tanzania Sacks Coach After Losing Every AFCON Match

Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has sacked their Nigerian coach Emmanuel Amuneke after being knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). The Taifa Stars exited the competition with zero points after losing 2-0 to Senegal, 3-2 to Kenya and suffering a 3-0 defeat to Algeria. Africa News reports the new boss will be announced […]

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AFCON 2019: Mahrez powers Algeria to Next Round

Riyad Mahrez powered Alegria to the quarter-final of the AFCON tournament after a 3-0 win over Guinea in the second round. Guinea remained composed on the ball with their swift pass around the Algerians but in the 20th minute of the clash a superb cross was delivered to Baghdad Bounedjah but the Algerian attacker lathed […]

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Bafana Bafana Stun Hosts Egypt To Book Place in AFCON Last-Eight

South Africa knocked hosts Egypt out of the Africa Cup of Nations and booked their place in the quarter-finals with a late winner in Cairo. With Egypt throwing players forward, Thembinkosi Lorch struck on the counter-attack after 85 minutes. Mahmoud Trezeguet had the hosts’ best chance, but he fired at the goalkeeper. Egypt have followed […]

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Super Eagles Get Controversial Referee Against Cameroon

Super Eagles get controversial Botswanan referee Joshua Bondo against Cameroon for the 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations for the round of 16 clash at the Alexandria Stadium Saturday evening. Zambian fans are yet to forgive Bondo for cancelling their team’s goal in a crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria on October 7 in […]

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AFCON 2019: Benin makes history, dump out Morocco

Benin defeated Morocco in the AFCON tournament round of 16 after playing a 1-1 draw in the normal regulation time, the game went to extra time then penalty shout and Benin converted all their spot kicks while the Atlas Lions wasted two of their kicks. Morocco started the game in attacking mode with Benin on […]

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AFCON 2019: Benin makes history, dump out Morocco

Benin defeated Morocco in the AFCON tournament round of 16 after playing a 1-1 draw in the normal regulation time, the game went to extra time then penalty shout and Benin converted all their spot kicks while the Atlas Lions wasted two of their kicks. Morocco started the game in attacking mode with Benin on […]

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AFCON 2019: Benin makes history, dump out Morocco

Benin defeated Morocco in the AFCON tournament round of 16 after playing a 1-1 draw in the normal regulation time, the game went to extra time then penalty shout and Benin converted all their spot kicks while the Atlas Lions wasted two of their kicks. Morocco started the game in attacking mode with Benin on […]

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South Africa: Kevin Anderson crashes out of Wimbledon

Argentina’s Guido Pella pulled off a major upset on Friday knocking 2018 Wimbledon finalist Kevin Anderson out in the third round in straight sets 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). The 29-year-old Argentinian, who will play in the second week of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career, was in control from the outset […]

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Nigerian star beat Rooney to win MLS Goal of the Week

Nigerian star Orji Okwonkwo beat former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney to win Major League Soccer (MLS) best goal of the week 17. The 21-year-old Benin-born was the star of his Montreal Impact in the 2-1 victory against the Portland Timbers on Wednesday, June 26 after scoring twice in the encounter with the second goal […]

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Yaya Toure joins the eighth club of his career

Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure has joined the eighth club of his career after signing for Chinese second division club Qingdao Huanghai a two-year deal. The 36-year-old four-time African Footballer of the Year has not played since having his contract at Greek side Olympiakos terminated in December 2018 and is expected to make his debut […]