Alex Iwobi deletes photos, videos on his Instagram page over AFCON final

Following Super Eagles of Nigeria’s loss to Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament final, the team’s midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has removed all his photos and videos from his Instagram page. Nigeria was defeated 1-2 by the host country on Sunday, putting an end to the team’s hopes of clinching a […]

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Ivory Coast defeats Super Eagles 2 – 1 in the AFCON final

Super Eagles of Nigeria have lost to the Elephants of Ivory Coast in the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Ivory Coast won the Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to defeat Nigeria in the final at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium. The host started as the better, more aggressive team, creating […]

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South Africans threaten Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali not to come back to their country

Former Super Eagles international, Idah Peterside, revealed that the Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, who plays for Chippa United in South Africa, has reportedly received threats from South African fans following his standout performance against their country at the AFCON semi final. Speaking on Channels Television on Thursday, Peterside stated that some fans have warned […]

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Four Nigerians suddenly die while watching Nigeria vs South Africa’s AFCON semi final (Photos)

Africa Facts Zone @AfricaFactsZone, a platform and user of X (Twitter), has given the names of four Nigerians (one of them an NYSC member), who suddenly died while watching the AFCON semi finals between Nigerian Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Wednesday. Sharing on X, the pictures of three of the four […]

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles move to AFCON final, beat South Africa 4-2 on penalties

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have advanced to the final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast after beating Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 on penalties Wednesday. In the line-up against South Africa, the head coach, Jose Peseiro, only made one change in the squad that faced Angola, with Osayi-Samuel replacing Zaidu. […]

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Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan sets new 60m hurdle record

Oluwatobiloba Amusan simply called Tobi Amusan, Nigeria’s track golden girl, has set a new African women’s indoor record in the 60 meters, clocking 7.75 seconds at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston. This performance in Boston replaces the previous record of 7.77 seconds set in Kazakhstan at the Astana Indoor Meet in January. […]

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Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala leaves Barcelona FC, joining US Soccer League Club, Bay FC

Barcelona FC have announced that they have reached an agreement with National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), Bay FC, for the transfer of Nigerian international, Asisat Oshoala, whose contract ends on June 30, 2024. In a statement late Thursday night, Barcelona confirmed Oshoala’s departure. Before her exit, Oshoala scored 117 goals in 162 games for the […]

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles roar to AFCON semi finals, beat Angola 1 – 0

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated Angola to become the first team to book a place in the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Angola almost took the lead inside four minutes, as a corner from their right was helped on to Mabululu, whose attempt at the near-post was […]

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CAF discloses prize money for AFCON winners, runner-ups, others

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the financial rewards for participating nations at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament (AFCON prize money) in Cote d’Ivoire. The winner of AFCON 2023 will take home $7 million for lifting the trophy. The runners-up will pocket $4 million. The two losing semi-finalists (two teams) will […]

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Married Ivorian football fan apologises to family after camera caught him wooing lady at AFCON (Photo)

A fan of the Ivorian national football team, The Elephants, Anselme Santos, who was caught on camera in the stands trying to woo a young lady, has reportedly issued an apology to his wife and children. The amorous moment happened in the heat of celebration of  Ivory Coast’s Round of 16 victory over defending champions […]

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Super Eagles beat Cameroon to move into AFCON quarterfinals

Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 2-0 on Saturday to book a quarter-final spot in the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria took the lead in the 36th minute after Victor Osimhen dispossessed a Cameroonian defender and squared for Ademola Lookman to convert from close range. The Super Eagles then […]

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CAF gives reasons why Nigerian referees are not officiating at AFCON

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has disclosed why Nigerian referees are not selected to officiate at the Africa Cup of Nations and other football tournaments on the continent. Noumandiez Doue, Head of Refereeing at the CAF, while speaking on Thursday during a CAF referees training session at Sol Beni (ASEC Mimosas Training Centre) in Abidjan, […]

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Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 fixtures with date, time (Full list)

Africa Cup of Nations last-16 pairings in the Ivory Coast (all times GMT): Saturday In Bouake Angola v Namibia (1700) In Abidjan Nigeria v Cameroon (2000) Sunday In Abidjan Equatorial Guinea v Guinea (1700) In San Pedro Egypt v Democratic Republic of Congo (2000) Monday In Abidjan Cape Verde v Mauritania (1700) In Yamoussoukro Senegal […]

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Nigerian Players look like Rap artists and Ghanaian players look like inmates in handcuffs ―Shehu Sani shares 2024 AFCON players’ poses (Photos)

Former Nigerian Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, comrade Shehu Sani has shared photos of the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Black Stars of Ghana ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. “Nigerian Players look like Rap artists and Ghanaian players look like inmates in handcuffs,” he […]

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Super Falcons goalie, Chiamaka Nnadozie wins CAF’s goalkeeper of the year

Nigeria’s Super Falcons goal-stopper, Chiamaka Nnadozie was crowned the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for 2023 on Monday night in Morocco. The Paris FC superstar  beat fellow goalkeepers in the form of Moroccan shot-stopper Khadija El-Rmichi and South Africa’s Andile Olaminii to win the award on Monday, December 11. Nnadozie was crowned the Women’s […]

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons win 2023 CAF’s National Team of the Year

Super Falcons of Nigeria have been named the Women’s Team of the Year at the CAF 2023 Awards following their impressive showing at the World Cup earlier in the year. The Super Falcons were amongst the three African nations that historically reached the FIFA Women’s World Cup Round of 16 at last year’s global showpiece […]

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Oshoala wins 2023 CAF’s Player of the Year for Women category

Nigeria’s female striker, Asisat Oshoala, has won the 2023 CAF Women’s Player of The Year. The 27-year-old  striker, who played a key role in Barcelona Femeni’s UEFA Women’s Champions League success last season, beats South Africa’s Thembi Klagtlana and Zambia’s Barbara Banda to win the award on Monday, December 11 in Morocco. The Barcelona Femeni […]

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Osimhen wins 2023 CAF’s Footballer of the Year for Men category

Nigeria’s Super Eagles superstar,  Victor Osimhen has been crowned as the 2023 African Footballer of the Year, men’s category, at the 2023 CAF award ceremony. The Napoli striker saw off competition from Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi and Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah to win the award on Monday, December 11. Osimhen’s win has now ended Nigeria’s 24-year-old […]

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Anthony Joshua second-richest active boxer in the world

In the realm of boxing, the roar of the crowds and the knockout punches often translate into multi-million dollar paychecks, propelling fighters into the upper echelons of wealth. Standing tall among the world’s wealthiest active boxers is the British-Nigerian heavyweight powerhouse, Anthony Joshua, commanding a staggering net worth of $80m (N80bn), making him the second-richest pugilist […]

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