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2021 African Cup of Nations news

AFCON 2021: CAF Snubs Nigerian Referees

Confederation of African Football, CAF has cold-shouldered Nigerian referees ahead of the imminent Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. The competition will start out on the 9th of January 2021 and…

AFCON 2021: Ten Players to Watch Out For

The delayed 2021 African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) for reason of Covid-19 pandemic is now set to kick off on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Meanwhile, as norms have it, outstanding…

AFCON 2021: ‘It’s sad for us’–Aina Reflects on Sudan’s Penalty in 3-1 Win

Super Eagles right-back, Ola Aina has lamented over the goal his team conceded in their 3-1 victory against Sudan on Saturday. The Torino wing-back revealed it was “sad” losing their…

AFCON 2021: Gambia Sent Packing as Tunisia Lost to Burkina in the Q/Finals

Gambia and Tunisia have both been dumped out of the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON on Saturday, 29th. Both the Scorpions and Mondher Kebaier's side succumbed to defeats…

AFCON 2021: ‘There Was Bad Blood After I Couldn’t Play for Nigeria’ – Ighalo

Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has revealed what happened after his formal club, Al Shabab blocked barred him from participating in the last African Cup of Nations. The former Manchester…

AFCON 2023 Round of 16 Fixtures, Dates, Time and Venue

The full list of fixtures for AFCON 2023 Round of 16 have been confirmed. African Cup of Nations hosts, Ivory Coast was the last nation to book their spot in…

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Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: Saka, Alaba and 13 Stars That Could Have Started AFCON Final

The Nigeria vs Ivory Coast AFCON final is the climax of the 34th edition of Africa's grandest football competition. Sunday's final between the hosts, the Elephants and the Super Eagles will see…

2021 AFCON: I’ll be Available – Osimhen to Super Eagles Coaching Crew

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has asserted he will be available for participation at the 2021 African Cup of Nation, AFCON. The tournament has been scheduled to commence in less…

AFCON 2021: Musa Gives Condition for Nigeria to Win Title

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has given condition for Nigeria to excel at the African Cup Of Nations, 2021. The former Leicester City star revealed one thing the Nigerian national…

AFCON 2021: ‘We Must Do Everything to Beat Nigeria’ – Pele

Guinea-Bissau defensive midfielder, Judilson Mamadu Tuncará Gomes has declared his side will do whatever it takes to overcome Nigeria on Wednesday, 19th. Meanwhile, Baciro Candé's men have not won any…