Archives Tag: AFCON
Super Falcons One Step Closer To AWCON Qualification
April 19, 2022
The Super Falcons have moved one step closer to qualifying for the 2018 African Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) following a 1-0 away win over Gambia in the first leg of their final qualifying game at the Independence Stadium, Bakau on Wednesday. victory As promised by the head coach, Thomas Dennerby, we saw a star-studded … Continue reading Super Falcons One Step Closer To AWCON Qualification
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FIFA World Ranking: Nigeria Up To 62nd
April 19, 2022
Nigeria moved one step up from the 63rd position it occupied in January to 62nd in the latest FIFA ranking released yesterday. Despite Super Eagles’ disappointing outing at 2016 CHAN held in Rwanda, which ultimately led to the surprise resignation of coach Sunday Oliseh, Nigeria moved three places to 63rd position back in January. The … Continue reading FIFA World Ranking: Nigeria Up To 62nd
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Kaduna Set to Host AFCON Qualifying Match
April 19, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have chosen Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna State to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Pharaohs of Egypt. NFF disclosed this on Wednesday on its website; the match is billed for Wednesday, March 23, 2016. NFF General Secretary, … Continue reading Kaduna Set to Host AFCON Qualifying Match
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AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Kick Off Campaign With a Win
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria started their 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Chad in Kaduna on Saturday. The Group G fixture was Coach Stephen Keshi’s first game since his return to the Super Eagles’ fold following a long contract re-negotiation. Nigeria took control of the game … Continue reading AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Kick Off Campaign With a Win
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Africa’s Biggest Sporting Event to be Broadcast Live on AFCON Dedicated Channel
April 19, 2022
The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) begins on the 17th of January and ends on the 8th of February. DSTV announced recently that all AFCON matches will be broadcast live on DStv and GOtv with expert analysis from one of football’s greatest winners, Marcel Desailly, among others. “AFCON is Africa’s showpiece football event and we … Continue reading Africa’s Biggest Sporting Event to be Broadcast Live on AFCON Dedicated Channel
Super Eagles Slump to Shock Defeat
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria started the defense of their African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with a shock 3-2 home defeat to Congo Brazzaville on match day 1 of the AFCON qualifiers on Saturday in Calabar. Nigeria took the lead early in the game through Scotland-based defender Efe Ambrose, throwing the fans at UJ … Continue reading Super Eagles Slump to Shock Defeat
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Emenike to Miss Confederations Cup
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Nigeria bullish striker, Emmanuel Emenike, will miss this summer’s 2014 World Cup qualifiers and the FIFA Confederations Cup due to a knee injury. On returning from a lengthy injury layoff, the 2013 AFCON Golden boot winner picked up the injury while playing for his club, Spartak Moscow in a Russian league fixture. … Continue reading Emenike to Miss Confederations Cup
Governor Imoke generously rewards the Super Eagles for AFCON win
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude The Governor of Cross River, Senator Liyel Imoke has announced the cash donation of N25million to the players and coaches of the Super Eagles for their AFCON triumph. He made this known on Wednesday in Calabar where the Super Eagles team is preparing for their World Cup qualifier against Kenya on Saturday. … Continue reading Governor Imoke generously rewards the Super Eagles for AFCON win
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After AFCON: Fresh Blood adds steel to the Super Eagles National Team
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi surprised everybody when he led Joseph Yobo and co to the African Cup of Nations title a few weeks ago. Prior to the tournament, nobody gave “The Big Boss” and his boys, a chance of qualifying from their group C that consisted of 2012 Champions, Zambia; Burkina … Continue reading After AFCON: Fresh Blood adds steel to the Super Eagles National Team
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Nigeria Makes Guinness World Records, With the Biggest Jersey on Earth
April 19, 2022
In the spirit of the African Cup of Nations competition concluded a few weeks back, Guinness Nigeria launched a pitch-sized jersey and laid it over the main bowl of the Teslim Balogun Stadium — in January. The organization did it to bolster the hopes of Nigerians in the Super Eagles and, to draw a crowd … Continue reading Nigeria Makes Guinness World Records, With the Biggest Jersey on Earth
AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Godfrey Oboabona
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude The Akure-born defender plays for Sunshine Stars in the Nigerian Premier League and was born on 16th August 1990. He made his international debut for Nigeria in 2012 and has appeared in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. He was called up to Nigeria’s 23-man squad for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Godfrey Oboabona
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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Fegor Ogude
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude The Norway-based midfielder was born on 29th July 1987 in the country’s commercial city of Lagos. He started his career with Warri Wolves before travelling to Scandinavia to join Valerenga in 2010. He made his debut in African Nations Cup qualifying match against Madagascar. He was also named in the 2013 African … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Fegor Ogude
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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Sunday Mba
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude The Aba-born midfielder was one of the two home-based players in Keshi’s starting eleven. He was born on November 28th 1988 and is a graduate of the famed Pepsi Academy. He burst onto the Nigerian football scene as a 17-year old for Enyimba of Aba and has gone on to play … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Sunday Mba
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AFCON 2013: Saeon’s “Champion”, is the Official Victory Song for Super Eagles
April 19, 2022
After their victory at the AFCON 2013 finals on Sunday, the Super Eagles of Nigeria arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, yesterday. Fans were gleeful as they welcomed them, dancing and celebrating in songs. The Nigerian Football Federation, made Champion, a song by Saeon, the official victory song for the Super Eagles. The … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Saeon’s “Champion”, is the Official Victory Song for Super Eagles
D’banj Performs at the Closing Ceremony of AFCON 2013
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s biggest Pop star, D’banj performed at the closing ceremony of the 2013 African Cup of Nation, last night. He performed his hit songs, Oliver Twist and Top of The World — chosen as the theme song for the competition. He entertained the crowd and, viewers at big screen centres across the continent, as they … Continue reading D’banj Performs at the Closing Ceremony of AFCON 2013
