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Afcon: Four-star Mali too much for Mauritania
Newcomers Mauritania were given an unpleasant welcome to their debut AFCON appearance as they lost to West African neighbours Mali 4-1 in their Group E game Monday night in Suez.
Afcon: I hope Al Ahly fans will support Angola – Geraldo
Angola striker Geraldo has revealed he is hoping for extra support for his national team as they get set for their campaign at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) against Tunisia on Monday.
Afcon: Ivory Coast ‘babes’ bank on sharpshooter Nicolas Pepe
Ivory Coast coach Ibrahim Kamara sees Nicolas Pepe as one the young stars who can banish the memories of a disastrous Africa Cup of Nations title defence two years ago.
Gernot Rohr: Why I didn’t start Odion Ighalo in Super Eagles 1-0 win
Head coach of Nigeria, Gernot Rohr, has explained why he did not start striker, Odion Ighalo, in Super Eagles’ 1-0 win over Burundi at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, on Saturday in Egypt.
Mikel Obi: Super Eagles lucky to beat determined Burundi
Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has heaped plaudits on Burundi players for their battling display in Saturday’s Group B clash at the Alexandria Stadium.
World Music Day: France holds concert in Nigeria
The Institut français du Nigéria on Saturday hosted the musical concert to celebrate this year’s World Music Day in Nigeria.
AFCON: No Sadio Mane, no problem – Senegal coach
Powerful Senegal will launch their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Tanzania in Cairo Sunday without Liverpool star Sadio Mane, but coach Aliou Cisse is unconcerned.
Saido Berahino: Burundi won’t be a walk in the park for Nigeria
Burundi captain Saido Berahino has warned Nigeria to expect a tough challenge when they face off in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) opening game.
Burundi send striker home over undisciplined act hours before Super Eagles clash
Burundi forward Selemani Yamini Ndikumana has been sent home by the Swallows’ officials hours to the side’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations first Group B fixture against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
AFCON: Super Eagles jersey ranked second best, Algeria top
Super Eagles iconic Nike kit has been rated second best among the 24 countries that will be participating at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off today in Egypt.
14,000 Nigerians returned from Libya, France
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday said a total of 14,036 Nigerians have voluntarily returned home under the Assisted Voluntary Returnees Programme which began in April 2017.
Mali army tightens security after massacre as survivors recall killings
Mali's army reinforced security on Wednesday around two ethnic Dogon villages where 41 people were killed, according to a UN count, as survivors recounted how attackers from a rival community identified victims one by one before executing them.
38 killed in attacks on Mali villages
Thirty-eight people were killed and many others wounded in attacks on two ethnic Dogon villages in central Mali, the government said on Tuesday, in the latest in a cycle of violence in the volatile Sahel country.
Madagascar upbeat against Super Eagles after slim loss to Kenya
Madagascar targets to win all its three fixtures in the group stage of the forthcoming Cup of Nations tournament in Egypt despite losing to Kenya in their last warm-up match in Paris on Friday night.
AFCON: Fit and firing Mo Salah carries hopes of hosts Egypt
Ahead of Liverpool's Champions League final victory over Tottenham, Mohamed Salah, glanced at a photograph to draw up pain and fuel his already burning desire
Twenty jihadists ‘neutralized’ in French-Malian counter-terrorism operation
A joint operation by the Malian army and the French anti-jihadist force Barkhane, underway in northeastern Mali, has resulted in the “neutralization” of some 20 jihadists, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) announced Saturday evening.
Nigeria drop three places in latest FIFA rankings
Nigeria dropped three places to 45th spot in the latest global rankings released by the International Federation of Association Football (Fifa).
Ex-Sunderland star headlines Tunisia final 23-man for AFCON
With Reigning African Champions, Esperance de Tunis players dominate the list but Al Ahly’s left-back Ali Maaloul was the biggest casualty in the team after he was omitted despite enjoying an impressive season, scoring six goals while assisting seven in 24 games.
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Afcon: Gernot Rohr picks very fit players against Guinea
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Derby County’s Frank Lampard freed to speak with Chelsea
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Man docked for allegedly stealing goods worth N756,000
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Pablo Sarabia set to join PSG in deal worth over €20 million
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Leon Balogun: Nigeria will not underrate any team at Afcon
Nigeria defender Leon Balogun stated that they will not underestimate the quality of teams in their Afcon group.
Nigerian Navy warns operatives to shun drugs, embrace regular exercise
The Nigerian Navy (NN) on Saturday warned its personnel to stay away from drugs in order to perform their assigned tasks optimally.
Governor Wike: No apologies, Rivers is a Christian state
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that his administration will continue to partner with the church for the development of the State.
IYM: Peter Obi must apologise to Rotimi Amaechi over Igbo presidency or…
A socio-cultural group, Ikwerre Youth Movement, IYM, has urged the vice presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Peter Obi, to apologise to the former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, if he (Obi) could not condemn Rochas Okorocha’s statement.
Afcon: Tanzania coach Emmanuel Amuneke set for Senegal tie
Tanzania head coach Emmanuel Amuneke, has stressed that their opening match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations against Senegal will be tough but he is confident his players will deliver the goods when they face off at the 30 June stadium in Cairo on Sunday.