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2021 African Cup of Nations news

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: Ahmed Musa Leaves Super Eagles Camp

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has vacated the training camp ahead of next week's Africa Cup of Nations. The 29-year-old forward was found absent during the Super Eagles last training…

AFCON 2021: Two European Clubs React to Nigeria’s 1-0 Win Over Egypt

Two European clubs have reacted to Nigeria’s 1-0 victory above Egypt in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, 1-0 on Tuesday, 11th. The Eagles' impressive display on their opener…

AFCON 2021: Ike Shorunmu Reveals Secret to Beating Tunisia on Sunday

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ike Shorunmu has disclosed what the team can do to overcome Tunisia in the round of 16 of the African Cup Of Nations, AFCON. The ex-Beşiktaş…

AFCON 2021 Final: Senegal Coach Reveals How His Team Would Win Egypt

Senegal manager, Aliou Cissé has disclosed how his team would approach Egypt in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. Senegal which have never won this tournament before will wish…

AFCON 2025: CAF Team Visits Benin Republic for Inspection

Ahead of the 2025 African Cup of Nation (AFCON), the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has visited the facilities in Benin Republic for inspection. Recal that Nigeria and Benin Republic…

AFCON: Richest Igbo Man in Ivory Coast Died Watching Nigeria vs South Africa

Chief Osondu Nwoye, the wealthiest Igbo businessman based in Ivory Coast until yesterday, unexpectedly met his demise while watching his beloved Super Eagles play in AFCON in Ivory Coast, where…