Tag: AFCON
AFCON: Samuel Kalu passed fit, Mikel doubtful for Guinea clash
Samuel Kalu has been declared fit for the Super Eagles Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash with Guinea on Wednesday.
The striker was rushed
to hospital...
Nigerians praise Ighalo, Aina for victory over Burundi
Nigeria on Saturday edged past tournament debutants, Burundi, at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), thanks to second-half substitute, Odion Ighalo.
The ex-Watford striker scored...
Atiku, Saraki charge Super Eagles to focus against Burundi
Former presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has charged the Super Eagles to focus against Burundi.
Nigeria go...
Nigerians kick against Kelechi Iheanacho replacing Samuel Kalu in AFCON squad
Nigerians are kicking against Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, potentially replacing Samuel Kalu in the Super Eagles squad for the African Cup of Nations.
Samuel...
Super Eagles winger, Samuel Kalu, collapses in training
Super Eagles and Bordeaux winger, Samuel Kalu, was rushed to hospital on Friday after collapsing in the Super Eagles' final training session before their...
FIFA takes over CAF on eve of 2019 AFCON
World
football governing body, FIFA, has announced plans to take over administrative control
of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
CAF president,
Ahmad Ahmad, has proposed...
Femi Kuti to perform at 2019 AFCON opening ceremony
The Organising Committee of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
(AFCON) has announced that Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti, will perform at the
opening ceremony of the...
This may be my last AFCON – Mikel
Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has said the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which kicks off in Egypt on June 21 may be...
Super Eagles squad land in Egypt ahead AFCON
Nigeria’s squad for the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals to hold in Egypt have arrived in the North African country.
Led by captain,...
Iheanacho, Semi Ajayi dropped from final AFCON squad
Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has been dropped from the final squad for the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Egypt.
The 22-year-old was...