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Afcon: Super Eagles unlucky in defeat to Algeria – Odion Ighalo
Odion Ighalo believes the Super Eagles were unlucky to lose their semifinal clash at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt to the Desert Foxes of Algeria.
Kalidou Koulibaly: It pains me to miss Afcon final
Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly is pained by the fact he will not be part of the team which will play Algeria in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final.
Algeria’s Djamel Belmadi wants more African coaches to take charge of national teams
Desert Foxes of Algeria head coach Djamel Belmadi has tasked football federations in Africa to put more trust in indigenous coaches.
Afcon: Football enthusiasts blast Eagles, say they didn’t play as if it was knockout...
Some football enthusiasts in Ilorin said on Monday that the Super Eagles deserved no place in the final match of the 2019 AFCON due to what they considered as their lacklustre performance.
Odion Ighalo: Super Eagles unlucky, sorry for the loss to Algeria
Odion Ighalo says the Super Eagles were unlucky to lose their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal match to the Desert Foxes of Algeria, and appeals to Nigeria fans for forgiveness.
Afcon: Algeria coach lauds team’s attitude, mental strength against Nigeria
Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi has praised his side’s attitude and mental strength in their 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the semi-final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.
Afcon: Algeria’s coach attacks Nigerian journalist
Algeria’s national team coach, Djamel Belmadi, has lambasted Nigerian journalist, Chisom Mbonu-Ezeoke, for trying to compel him to speak on a matter that concerns referee.
Kenneth Omeruo: Super Eagles are ready for any Algeria’s dirty antics
Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has declared that the Super Eagles are ready for any dirty antics Algeria may adopt against them in Sunday’s semifinal match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Afcon: Alex Iwobi speaks on Nigeria, Algeria semi-final match
Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi says Nigeria will approach tomorrow’s semi-final match against the Desert Foxes of Algeria with caution.
Afcon: Can Super Eagles soar above high-flying Algeria?
As the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) reaches its semi-finals stage, there are already upsets and slip ups.
Afcon: The boys came to Egypt to learn – Ivory Coast coach
Ivory Coast manager Ibrahim Kamara praised his side’s industry in the aftermath of their Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) quarter-final elimination at the hands of Algeria.
Afcon: Senegal anticipated tough game with Benin – Aliou Cisse
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse said they were not surprised by the performance of Benin in the quarter-final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.
Afcon: Tunisia seeks to put an end to Madagascar’s fairytale
When Madagascar and Tunisia file out on Thursday in their quarter-final fixture, it will be more than a hunt for a place in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.
Afcon: We don’t want to stop in quarter-final – Benin’s Olivier Verdon
Benin defender Olivier Verdon has insisted his side are looking to go further than the quarter-final stage of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
President Buhari pledges support for Libya’s stability
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged Nigeria’s continued support for Libya’s quest to regain political and security stability.
Afcon: Senegal were not surprised by Benin’s achievement – Kalidou Koulibaly
Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly admits the Teranga Lions are not surprised by the performance of Benin in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Afcon: Tunisia settle for draw with Mali in a tough encounter
Tunisia settle for draw with Mali in a tough encounter in Group E matchday two at the Suez Stadium in the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday evening.
NTTF Women Open: Players begin battle for N600,000 prize money
The best female players across the country will be aiming for ranking points as well as the N600,000 prize money at stake as the maiden Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) National Women Singles Open Championship serves off on Friday, June 28, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium.
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Afcon: Super Eagles young stars have done well – Chidozie Awaziem
“I want Nigerians to know that football is not about age, I think the young ones have played better in this tournament and have proved themselves. I know that there are young players in Nigeria too who have the capability to do it with the national team and I am confident that when they get the opportunity they will do it,” Awaziem said
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