CAF Reveals AFCON Prize Money
The Confederation for Africa Football has, in a statement, revealed the price money earned by each countries that participated in the just concluded 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. AFCON Champions, Algeria, have received $4.5m, while second placed Senegal was awarded the sum of $2.5m. Nigeria and Tunisia both received $2m for making it […]
2004 AFCON: Nigeria 4:0 South Africa
With a squad that contained the likes of famous football legends such as Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Joseph Yobo, John Utaka, and goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, the Super Eagles were greatly feared across the continent. At the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria was selected into Group D alongside Morocco, South Africa and Benin. Nigeria […]
South Africa Vs Nigeria: The War Of Words
The Super Eagles have advanced into the quarterfinal round of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, and will face South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, for a place in the semi-final of the continental showcase. Coach Gernot Rohr described Bafana Bafana as the favorite to win the […]
Do You Know: Nigeria Vs Cameroon in AFCON Finals Since 1980
The rivalry between the Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon is probably as old as football in Africa. The fight for African football dominance is what makes the the African Cup of Nations, the most anticipated football tournament across the continent. For Nigeria and Cameroon, this rivalry became a major event when both […]
Do You Know: The Number of Times the Super Eagles Have Won The AFCON
Football or Soccer is a global phenomenon; a uniting force and language for all races, gender, socio-economic and socio-cultural classes, religious inclinations, and age ranges. It is a well understood language, spoken without words but sheer demonstration of athleticism, creativity, brilliance, intelligence, bravery, perseverance. A sport characterized with a mixture of euphoric sensations; sweat, blood, […]
Mikel Ruled Out Of Eagles’ Remaining AFCON Games
Super Eagles captain, Obi Mikel, faces an exit from action for Nigeria at the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The skipper picked up an injury while on target for Nigeria in their last group game against Madagascar, and was immediately replaced by Alex Iwobi. Mikel sprained his knee and from reports, it […]
Rohr Begins Penalty Training For Eagles
An anonymous source from the Super Eagles camp in Egypt has revealed that the Technical Director, Gernot Rohr, has begun training the Eagles on the art of perfect penalty shots. Nigeria will take on Cameroon in their Round of 16 fixture, and in the event that the game extends into penalty rounds, the coach wants […]
2019 AFCON: Guinea Coach Eyes Win Over Nigeria
Having lost a 3 point chance in their 2-2 opener against Madagascar in the 2019 African Cup of Nations, Guinea would be looking forward to defeating the Nigerian team when they meet, to boost their chances of making it into the next round of the continental showdown. A win for the Super Eagles, however, would […]
Enyeama Seeks Return To Club Football
After about two years off the game, former Super Eagles goalie, Vincent Enyeama, is looking forward to making a return to club football next season. The former AFCON champion last played for Lille in April 2017 and was released in August 2018 by the club. The former Nigerian international began his professional career with Ibom […]
Mikel Is Committed To Leading The Super Eagles, Says Rohr
Super Eagles Technical director, Gernot Rohr, has lauded skipper Mikel Obi for his early arrival to the Eagles camp in Asaba to prepare for the 2019 African Cup of Nations showdown in Egypt. The playmaker has not made an appearance for the Nigerian senior men’s team since their exit from the 2018 FIFA World Cup […]
‘Preparations are going as planned’, says Pinnick
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has expressed his satisfaction with the preparations for the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt. Pinnick, who is also the first Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football, said he received daily reports from the several sub-committees in Egypt preparing for the continental event, and […]
Nigeria Lose AFCON SemiFinal To Guinea
After a pretty impressive campaign at the 2019 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria has been denied a final ticket by Guinea. Nigeria Vs Guinea Nigeria was the favorite to win the game, however, Guinea was not prepared to leave without a good fight. The Guineans held Nigeria to a goalless draw after regulation time. […]
2019 AFCON Qualifiers Fixtures
Friday, March 22nd 2019 Friday, March 22, 2019 Venue Games Kamazu Stadium Malawi 14:00 Morocco Stephen Keshi Stadium Nigeria(Q) 16:00 Seychelles Stade du 4-Aout Burkina Faso 18:00 Mauritania Francistown Stadium Bostwana 18:00 Angola Al-Hilal Stadium Sudan 18:00 Equatorial Guinea Stade Olympique de Rades Tunisia 19:15 Swaziland Stade Mustapha Tchaka Algeria 20:45 Gambia Saturday, March 23rd […]
Rohr To Play B-Team Against Seychelles
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, will most likely give room to players in the national team’s lower caste to prove themselves when Nigeria meets Seychelles on March 22, in an African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers fixture. Although Nigeria has long qualified for the finals scheduled to take place in Egypt, the Eagles will […]
2019 AFCON Finals Gets New Date
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 […]
2019 AFCON Draw Set For April 12
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will get to know their group stage opponents in the first ever 24-Team African Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, on April 12. The new date was approved by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), following its decision to strip Cameroon of its hosting rights on the basis of security and […]