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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Onyekuru shines as Nigeria trains for Sudan
Henry Onyekuru was the star player in Eagles training as they prepare for their Saturday clash against Sudan. Nigeria who…
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AFCON 2021: Aboubakar hits 4 mark in Cameroon’s win as Burkina Faso pip Cape Verde
The second round of the Africa Cup of Nations started with the clash between the hosts Cameroon and Ethiopia at…
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AFCON 2021: Eagles continue preparations ahead Saturday, Awaziem missing
The Super Eagles on Thursday evening took to the VSTS-Annex of the Roumdé Adjia Stadium in preparations for their Saturday…
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Sudan goalie Ali Abdallah talk tough ahead of Super Eagles clash
Sudan goalkeeper Ali Abdallah is talking tough ahead of Falcons of Jediane Africa Cup of Nations clash with Super Eagles.…
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AFCON 2021: Another revenge mission in view as Sudan looms before Super Eagles
It is less than 48 hours after their memorable defeat of the Pharaohs of Egypt in the opening match of…
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AFCON 2021: No rest as Eagles return to training for Sudan clash
Following a fascinating win over the Pharaohs of Egypt on Tuesday, the Super Eagles, this morning, went all out for…
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Drama as Zambian ref. Janny Sikazwe ends Mali v Tunisia clash abruptly
The 2021 AFCON witnessed a dramatic ending after a decision by Zambian referee Janny Sikazwe. Janny Sikazwe from Zambia was…
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Nigeria deserved their win – Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz
Carlos Queiroz the coach of the Pharaohs of Egypt has said the Super Eagles of Nigeria deserve the 1-0 win…
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Nigeria coach gives European clubs hints on how to stop Mo Salah
Nigeria coach Augustine Eguavoen has explained the tactics he employed in stopping Egypt superstar Mohamed Salah in their AFCON opener…
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Nigeria player ratings in AFCON opener win against Egypt
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a 1-0 win in their Africa Cup of Nations opener game against Egypt on…
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Super Eagles soar high against clueless Pharaohs in AFCON opener
Nigeria’s Super Eagles got their 2021 AFCON campaign to a brilliant start with a completely deserved 1-0 win over the…
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This shows why we were unhappy with Rohr – Okocha
Austin Okocha has said the Super Eagles AFCON opener win against the Pharaoh of Egypt the reason former coach Gernot…
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VIDEO: Kelechi Iheanacho super strike against Egypt
Kelechi Iheanacho scored a 30th minutes super strike to give Super Eagles of Nigeria a first half lead in their…
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Senior man Kelz gives dominate Eagles half-time lead against Pharaohs
A super strike from Kelechi Iheanacho gave Nigeria the lead in their AFCON opener against Pharaohs of Egypt. The Super…
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AFCON 2021: Super Eagles starting XI against Pharaohs of Egypt
Coach Augustin Eguavoen has released Nigeria’s starting eleven for AFCON opener against the Pharaohs of Egypt. As expected, Maduka Okoye…
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PREVIEW: Eagles face tough test against the Pharaohs
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will begin their campaign at the 2021 African Cup of Nations tomorrow in the Northern…
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Morocco strike late to pip Ghana in 2021 AFCON opener
Morocco got their 2021 AFCON campaign off to a perfect start as they narrowly defeated Ghana 1-0 in their Group…
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Nwakali, Awoniyi to start as Eagles begin 19th AFCON campaign with Pharaohs test
Coach Augustine Eguavoen and his Super Eagles’ wards face a stern examination of their credentials when Nigeria and seven-time champions…
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Super Eagles of Nigeria can win AFCON 2021 – Mo Salah
Mohamed Salah is confident Nigeria can win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nation. Salah, while talking ahead of Egypt clash…
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Late Drama as Senegal defeat Zimbabwe in AFCON opener
AFCON 2021 favourites Senegal started their Group B campaign with a controversial 1-0 win over Zimbabwe at the Bafoussam Omnisport…
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Salah reveals Klopp reaction to AFCON little tournament backlash
Mohamed Salah has revealed Jurgen Klopp‘s reaction to the backlash received after his little tournament jokes. The Liverpool manager came…
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Victor Osimhen sends classy message to Eagles ahead of AFCON opener
Victor Osimhen has sent a classy message to the Super Eagles as they prepare for their first 2021 African Cup…
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Walia Ibex of Ethiopia the only and the first at AFCON 2021
Coach Wubetu Abate sent shock waves round the whole continent when he released his final squad for the 2021 Africa…
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Aboubakar brace gives Cameroon AFCON 2021 opener win against Burkina Faso
Vincent Aboubakar scored two goals from the spot kick to hand Cameroon a 2-1 comeback win against Burkina Faso on…
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Meet your 2021 AFCON Super Eagles
The delayed 2021 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to kick off today in Cameroon, and…
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Chukwueze likes the African Messi tag – Trabelsi
Nabil Trabelsi, Gernot Rohr’s assistant has revelaed that Samuel Chukwueze prefers to be called African Lionel Messi. The Villarreal winger…
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CAF issues new COVID rules as Senegal, Burkina Faso hit with Covid
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued new guidelines and rules after reports that teams have been hit with…
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Mo Salah: From the unknown to the bodyguards using superstar
You will have to get use to seeing two big men with Liverpool and Egypt superstar Mohamed Salah during the…
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AFCON 2021: Eguavoen asseses Eagles readiness for Egypt
Super Eagles head-coach Augustine Eguavoen has assessed team’s readiness for the Pharaoh of Egypt after watching his side play on…
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CAF, LOC officially welcome Super Eagles to AFCON 2021
The Confederation of African Football and the Local Organizing Committee on Saturday morning formally received three –time champions Nigeria to…
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