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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Two Red Cards for Cape Verde vs Senegal – Expert Explanation
The Teranga Lions of Senegal were the heavy favourites going into the AFCON 2021 round of 16 clash against Blue…
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Guinea president Colonel Mamadi Doumbuya blasts team after AFCON exit
Guinea president Colonel Mamadi Doumbuya has lambasted the National Elephants after exit from Africa Cup of Nations. The National Elephants…
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Aboubakar breaks Etoo’s record to send Cameroon into last 8
Vincent Aboubakar continued his great run at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations after breaking Samuel Eto’o record enroute Cameroon’s…
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Without a real goalkeeper 10-man Comoros push Cameroon to the end
The Coelacanths of Comoros would be proud of their campaign in Cameroon despite it coming to an end in the…
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Watch as Comoros left back Chaker Alhadhur turned goalkeeper makes multiple saves v Cameroon
Cameroon defeated Comoros 2-1 to book a place in the last eight at the AFCON 2021 but left back Chaker…
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AFCON 2021: Six people dead and multiple supporters hospitalised in Cameroon
An official says at least 6 people have died in a stampede outside a stadium in Cameroon ahead of an…
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Debutants Gambia beat Guinea to continue AFCON 2021 fairytale
The Scorpions of Gambia have defeated the Syli National of Guinea to book a place in the quarter-final at the…
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How we beat Nigeria- Tunisia coach Bilal Kadri boasts
Tunisia coach Bilal Kadri has revealed how they were able to beat Nigeria in their 1-0 round 16 win on…
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Why Nigeria lost to Tunisia – Okocha
Austin Okocha has offered his thought on why he felt the Super Eagles of Nigeria were beaten by the Carthage…
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AFCON 2021 Ouster: Pinnick praises Eagles’ endeavour as gallant squad exits 33rd AFCON
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Sunday commended the efforts of the Super Eagles despite…
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VIDEO: Tunisia goal that send Nigeria out of AFCON 2021
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations in the round 16 after a…
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AFCON 2021: Super Eagles crash out after uninspiring showing against Tunisia
The Super Eagles of Nigeria came to the end of their participation at AFCON 2021 at the hands of Tunisia’s…
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AFCON 2021: ‘A disappointing night for Nigeria’ – Austin Okocha
Austin Okocha has called Nigeria’s 1-0 AFCON 2021 round of 16 loss to Tunisia a ‘disappointing night’. The former Super…
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Nigeria v Tunisia: Super Eagles starting XI against Carthage Eagles confirmed
Coach Augustine Eguavoen has recalled the same players who played in Nigeria’s first two group D games against Egypt and…
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Ndidi latest to talk the difference between Eguavoen and Rohr
Wilfred Ndidi has become the latest Super Eagles player or former player to talk about the difference between the team…
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Why I think Nigeria will win 2021 AFCON – Gernot Rohr
Gernot Rohr the former coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria has tipped the team to win the 2021 Africa…
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Augustine Eguavoen named AFCON 2021 Group Stages best
Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has been named the best manager at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in…
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More money for Eagles as Eguavoen talks on battle with Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles on Sunday
Nigeria’s manager Augustine Eguavoen says he countenances a tough duel between his Super Eagles and the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia…
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AFCON 2021: Nigeria on course for AFCON 2000 revenge ?
The roadmap has been set for the Super Eagles of Nigeria to eventually get their revenge against the Indomitable Lions…
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AFCON 2021: Super Eagles learn Round of 16 opponents, set to renew North African rivalry
Super Eagles have learned of their opponents in the first knockout round at AFCON 2021 after the conclusion of the…
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Ivory Coast to play Egypt – AFCON 2nd round fixtures so far
The Elephants of Ivory Coast will play the Pharaohs when the Africa Cup Nations second round starts on Saturday. Ivory…
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AFCON 2021: Champions Algeria crash out after Ivory Coast hammering
Algeria saw their title defence at AFCON 2021 end in tears after they suffered a 3-1 bashing at the hands…
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Are Ivory Coast the new favourites after destroying Algeria?
The Elephants of Ivory Coast were totally dominant in their last Group E AFCON 2021 clash against Algeria at Stade…
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Eguavoen talks Eagles plan for Knock-out stages, gives credit to Rohr and his players
Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has highlighted plans his wards as they head into the knock-out stages at the Africa…
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Watford celebrate Troost-Ekong award, Super Eagles 100% record
English club Watford and Dennis Emmanuel two of the names football followers in Nigeria would not want to hear from…
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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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