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CAF Approves VAR For 2019 AFCON
April 19, 2022
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has approved the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR), for the 2019 African Cup of Nations. CAF made the statement in Niamey, Niger Republic, on Sunday, following the conclusion of the 2019 U-20 African Cup of Nations tournament. VAR is an assistant referee that reviews the decisions of the … Continue reading CAF Approves VAR For 2019 AFCON
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“It’ll Be Difficult To Win The 2019 AFCON, But We Are Not Under Pressure” – Rohr
April 19, 2022
For the very first time in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations, 24 teams will be vying for a chance to emerge as Africa’s champions at the continental finals scheduled to take place in Egypt this June. Although the Super Eagles of Nigeria have already booked a spot at AFCON, the Nigeria senior … Continue reading “It’ll Be Difficult To Win The 2019 AFCON, But We Are Not Under Pressure” – Rohr
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“We don’t have big stars,” says Rohr
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has debunked the idea that there are high profile players in Nigeria’s current national team, ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, saying each player will have to put in an extra effort for the good of the team. The gaffer buttressed his point by recalling … Continue reading “We don’t have big stars,” says Rohr
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2019 AFCON Finals Gets New Date
April 19, 2022
The 2019 African Cup of Nations finals scheduled to take place in Egypt, has been shifted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The new date for the games released by CAF on Monday, will see the AFCON finals begin one week after its original date (now June 21st), to allow players rest properly after … Continue reading 2019 AFCON Finals Gets New Date
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