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2021 African Cup of Nations news

AFCON 2025: CAF Bans Equatorial Guinea Captain, Teammate Over Referee Abuse

CAF handed four-match bans to Carlos Akapo and Josete Miranda Sanctions followed referee abuse after loss to Sudan Two matches of each ban suspended for one year Equatorial Guinea FA…

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Beat Tunisia 3–2, Secure Round of 16

Super Eagles seal AFCON Round of 16 spot with a hard-fought 3–2 win over Tunisia Victor Osimhen shines again, scoring and providing an assist Nigeria dominate early, then survive late…

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AFCON 2025: Nigeria Beat Tanzania 2–1 in Group C Opener

Nigeria defeated Tanzania 2–1 in their AFCON 2025 Group C opener Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman scored for the Super Eagles Tanzania briefly levelled before Nigeria regained control Victory extends…

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AFCON 2025 Winner to Take Home $10m as CAF Raises Prize Money

AFCON 2025 prize money increased to $10 million for winners CAF prize money hike marks a 43% rise from last edition Runners-up to earn $4 million, semi-finalists $2.5 million each…

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CAF Scraps Biennial AFCON, Switches Tournament to Four-Year Cycle After 2028

AFCON to hold every four years after the 2028 edition CAF introduces African Nations League to replace lost revenue Calendar clash with FIFA, UEFA forces major rethink Prize money rises…

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FULL LIST: Super Eagles Release Final 28-Man Squad for AFCON 2025

Super Eagles AFCON 2025 squad includes top stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. Head coach Eric Chelle mixes experienced players with exciting new call-ups. Stanley Nwabali leads the goalkeeping department…

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FIFA Extends Club Release Date for AFCON 2025 Stars

FIFA allows clubs to keep African stars until December 15 before AFCON duty Top players affected include Salah, Mbeumo, and Hakimi Extension reduces club losses during busy December league matches…

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Boniface, Uzoho, Iheanacho Return As Chelle Releases Nigeria’s Provisional AFCON Squad

Chelle names Nigeria’s provisional AFCON squad, including major returnees. Boniface, Uzoho, and Iheanacho make surprise comebacks to the AFCON squad. Rising defender Benjamin Fredrick out of the AFCON 2025 squad…

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AFCON 2021: We Need Ighalo’ s Goals and Experience – Rohr

Gernot Rohr, Super Eagles's manager has explained why he recalled Odion Ighalo back to Super Eagles. The former Manchester United striker has hung his boot against playing for the senior…

AFCON 2021: Amunike Names the Favorite to Win

The former Super Eagles winger, Emmanuel Amuneke has named the favorite country to win the 2021 African Cup of Nations. The 51-year-old has come clean about his choice when he…