AFCON 2021
The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (also referred to as AFCON 2021 or CAN 2021), is scheduled to be the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial international men’s football championship of Africa organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The tournament is scheduled to be hosted by Cameroon, and will take place from 9 January to 6 February 2022.
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AFCON 2021: Super Eagles stroll into last 16 with convincing win over Guinea-Bissau
Nigeria’s Super Eagles wrapped up their group stage campaign at AFCON 2021 with a routine 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau at…
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VIDEO: Simon Moses dances past Guinea-Bissau players for Nigeria’s 2nd goal
Victor Moses continued his impressive run of form against Guinea-Bissau as NIgeria strolled to a 2-0 win on Wednesday. The…
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Moses Simon introduction changed Nigeria v Guinea-Bissau game – Okocha
Austin Okocha has praised Moses Simon for his role in Nigeria’s 2-0 last Group D game win against Guinea-Bissau. Nigeria…
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Okocha points out the difference between Eguavoen and Rohr
Former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha has highlighted the difference between current coach Augustine Eguavoen and sacked former coach Gernot…
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Nwakali, Umar to make first AFCON start as Eguavoen names XI
Kelechi Nwakali and Sadiq Umar have been handed their first start for the Super Eagles as Austin Eguavoen names his…
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Top six epic moments at AFCON 2021 so far
The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations has really lived up to the expectations of many fans in terms of quality…
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AFCON 2021: Debutants Comoros send Ghana crashing out
Ghana’s Black Stars were stunned by debutants Comoros in their final Group C game at the Roumde Adjia Stadium in Garoua,…
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Mukansanga becomes first female center referee to officiate at AFCON
Rwanda referee Salima Mukansanga has put her name in the history books after becoming the first-ever woman to officiate in…
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Augustine Eguavoen a breath of fresh air – Troost-Ekong
Super Eagles assistant captain William Troost-Ekong has labeled interim coach Augustine Eguavoen a breath of fresh air. The Watford defender…
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Awaziem back to fitness as Eagles round off group phase campaign
Versatile defender Chidozie Awaziem has been confirmed by Super Eagles’ medics to have returned to full fitness, on the eve…
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We will attack Nigeria where it hurts – Baciro Candé Guinea-Bissau coach
Guinea-Bissau head coach Baciro Candé has vouched to attack Nigeria where it will hurt when both teams face-off in their…
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Nwakali, Olayinka to start – How Nigeria could line up v Guinea-Bissau
Coach Augustine Eguavoen may have given a hint into what Nigeria’s starting XI would look when they face Guinea-Bissau in…
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AFCON 2021: Aboubakar scores again as Burkina Faso join Cameroon while Cape Verde wait
Vincent Aboubakar was on target again in Cameroon’s 1-1 draw against Cape Verde at Stade Olembe as teams in Group…
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Eguavoen declares war against Guinea Bissau on Wednesday
Head Coach Augustine Owen Eguavoen says his already-qualified Super Eagles have no reason to look down on their opponents or…
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VIDEO: An Equatorial Guinea commentator ‘go bananas’ after win against Algeria
An Equatorial Guinea commentator is the talk of the African sports space today after a video showing him going bananas…
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AFCON 2021: Why Nwakali cannot start ahead of Aribo – Eguavoen
Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has given reasons why Kelechi Nwakali cannot start ahead of Joe Aribo in the…
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AFCON 2021: Champions Algeria on the brink of elimination as Sierra Leone draw 2-2 with Ivory Coast
Algeria the AFCON reigning champions are on the brink of elimination from the group stages after their 1-0 defeat in…
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AFCON 2021: Minnows Equatorial Guinea stun champions Algeria in thriller
Algeria have a gargantuan task on their hands if they are to defend their crown at AFCON 2021 after they…
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AFCON 2021: Nigeria likely next round opponents confirmed as Salah drags Egypt past Guinea-Bissau
Nigeria battered Sudan to book a place in the next round while Mohamed Salah carried Egypt past Guinea-Bissau as we…
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AFCON 2021: Simon Moses named Man of Match against Sudan
Simon Moses has been named the man of the match in Super Eagles of Nigeria’s 3-1 win against Jediane of…
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AFCON 2021: Nigeria beat Sudan 3-1 to advance to next round
The Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Falcons of Jediane of Sudan 3-1 to book a place in the next round…
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Okocha hoping Chukwueze rewards Eguavoen trust
Former Eagles captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha is hoping for a solid performance from Samuel Chukwueze when Nigeria face Sudan…
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AFCON 2021: Nigeria starting XI unchanged for Sudan
Coach Augustine Eguavoen has recalled the same players who played in Nigeria’s 1-0 win against Egypt in their first Group…
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‘Fair play’ is not a French word – Gabon coach Patrice Neveu hits back at Ghana
Gabon head-coach Patrice Neveu has hit back at Andre Ayew and Ghana after the Black Star captain faulted the The…
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VIDEO: Ndidi says AFCON & Premier League are similar in ways
Wilfred Ndidi has shared his thoughts on the similarities between the Africa Cup of Nations and the Premier League. The…
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‘Very small of them’ – Andre Ayew explains the reason behind the brawl in Ghana-Gabon tie
The Black Stars of Ghana captain Andre Ayew has explained the reason behind the brawl that erupted in their AFCON…
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AFCON 2021: Ghana, Senegal held to uninspiring draw as Morocco, Malawi win
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2021) continues with four games involving teams like Senegal, Ghana, Morocco, Gambia, Malawi, and…
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AFCON 2021: Nigeria target Round of 16 ticket against Sudan
Nigeria’s Super Eagles know they will have both legs firmly in the tournament’s Round of 16 if they scoop all…
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Why Eguavoen must continue Awoniyi-Iheanacho partnership – Agali
Victor Agali has given reasons he his convinced Taiwo Awoniy and Kelechi Iheanacho partnership is the way for Nigeria at…
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Why Janny Sikazwe ended Mali-Tunisia AFCON clash abruptly
The reason behind the dramatic ending to the Africa Cup of Nations clash between Tunisia and Mali by Janny Sikazwe…
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