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AFCON 2019: Super Eagles Suffer A Shock Defeat

Madagascar handed the Super Eagles of Nigeria a shock defeat in their last Group B clash as the Gernot Rhor’s men fell to a 2-0 defeat against the Dupuis’ men in the ongoing AFCON tournament. Leon Balogun gave away the ball so cheaply in the heart of defence in the 13th minute of the match […]

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Rangers beat Arsenal to sign Nigerian star

The 22-year-old midfielder made 97 appearances and scored 16 goals for Charlton and helped them win promotion to the Championship last term through the playoffs has been linked with possible moves to Arsenal, Manchester City, Celtic as well as teams in France, Germany and Portugal before he agreed on terms and a move to Ibrox […]

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AFCON 2019: Visa Issues Still A Major Challenge in Africa

Millions of African soccer fans dream of being at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) to support their national teams, but not everyone can afford to do so. As it turns out, even those who can afford it are constrained by the infamous difficulties Africans face when they travel within the continent as Nigerian soccer […]

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AFCON 2019: Olunga brace seals three points for Kenya

Michael Olunga scored a brace in Kenya 3-2 win over Tanzania in their second game of the ongoing AFCON tournament in Egypt on Thursday evening as Harambee Stars fight back to earn the three points in a five-goal thriller Tanzania got the first opportunity to break the deadlock but his effort went wide, ut Kenya […]

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Senegal 0-1 Algeria: Teranga Lions tame by the Desert Foxes

Algeria defeated Senegal 1-0 in their second match of the Group C in the ongoing AFCON tournament in Egypt, thanks to Youcef Belaili brilliant composure in front of goalkeeper Edouard Osoque Mendy. Senegal started the game in attacking manner but was unable to break the deadlock in the opening 45 minutes but Algeria was denied […]

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Egypt star kicked out of AFCON squad over sexual harassment

Egypt star Amr Warda has been kicked out of their Africa Cup of Nations squad over sexual harassment towards a string of women. The 25-year-old PAOK midfielder who appeared as a substitute during the hosts’ 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe on Friday, will play no further part in his home tournament after the Egyptian FA announced […]

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Egypt 2-0 Congo DR: Pharaohs qualify to round of 16

Egypt beat Congo DR 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night at Cairo Internationa Stadium. The Pharaohs qualify reaches the knockout stage after beating unlucky Leopards and sits on top Group A after two matches. Egypt went ahead when Mohamed Salah’s cross was met by Aston […]

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Uganda 1-1 Zimbabwe: Okwi goal cancels by Billiat

Emmanuel Okwi goal cancels by Khama Billiat as Zimbabwe held Uganda 1-1 in the Group A encounter at the Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday night. Coming from a 2-0 win over Congo in their first match as the Crane were seemed in be motivated in the early exchanges of the game against a determined Warriors […]

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Omeruo sends Super Eagles to the knockout stage of AFCON

Kenneth Omeruo scores send half goals to send Super Eagles in the knockout stage of the 2019 African Cup of Nations after a 1-0 win over Guinea at the Alexandria Stadium on Wednesday evening encounter. Nigerian coach Gernot Rohr makes five changes from the matchday one squad that triumph over Burundi last Saturday with Chidozie […]

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AFCON 2019: Super Eagles Call Off Bonus Strike After Buhari Intervention

Super Eagles players have called off bonus striker after Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari intervention ahead of matchday two encounters against Guinea on Tuesday afternoon at Alexandria Stadium. The three-time African Champions agreed to train for 30 minutes on Tuesday evening after schedule, after the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) promised to pay a win bonus from […]

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Ghana 2-2 Benin: Pote scores a brace to hold Black Stars

Mickael Pote of Benin scored a brace against 10- man Ghana to secure a 2-2 draw in their opener in the AFCON tournament in Egypt following the sending off of John Boye on Tuesday night. Benin hit the target with just two minutes played following a goal from Mickael Pote who received a sublime pass […]

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Tunisia 1-1 Angola: Djalma rescues Palancas Negras

Djalma rescued Angola to salvage a point in their 1-1 draw against Tunisia in their Group E opener at the Suez Stadium in the ongoing 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations on Monday night at Suez Stadium in Egypt. The Eagles of Carthage started the encounter brightly after Naim Sliti was brought down in the […]

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5 stars who could be playing their last AFCON in Egypt

Five players could be playing their last Total Africa Cup of Nations after many young stars are making their debut with respective national teams.This year tournament is the 32nd edition of the continent most glamorous competition in Egypt but this month Mundial will mark the end of some of the great African players who have […]

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Guinea 2-2 Madagascar: Syli Nationale held by the debutant

Francois Kamano scored from the spot-kick as Guinea were held by debutants Madagascar at the 2019 Africa Nations Cup Group B opener at Alexandria Stadium on Saturday night.Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita appeared as a substitute, returning from an adductor injury sustained in Champions League action last month. Syli Nationale opener soon followed as Amadou Diawara […]

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AFCON 2019 updates: Burundi, Madagascar to make debuts

Uganda vs Democratic Republic of Congo It will be clash of the Great Lakes when Democratic Republic of Congo takes on Uganda at 14:30 hours GMT.The battle of the defences might decide this clash, as Uganda Mamelodi Sundown’s goalkeeper Denis Onyango and DRC’s defender Arthur Masuaku who plays for West Ham will be some of […]

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EPL side eager to sign Super Eagles star before 2019 AFCON

Newly promoted Premier League side Norwich City eager to singed Super Eagles left-back Jamilu Collins before 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The 24-year-old Nigeria international featured 34 times for Paderborn and helped them achieve a remarkable double promotion to the Bundesliga. According to Kicker cliams that Collins is being targeted by English cubs […]