Various punishments have been meted out to both Senegal and Mali over some incidents that happened during the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d’Ivoire. The punishments were meted out by the CAF Disciplinary Board. The Fédération Malienne de Football was charged with misconduct following unsporting behaviour of its players towards match officials. The Disciplinary Board found …

President Bola Tinubu has saluted the Super Eagles for their “tenacious performance” in the final of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. Nigeria lost 1-2 to the host nation in the epic game. President Tinubu ccommended the silver medalists, the coach, the crew, and the entire management team for “their hard work, assiduity, and sacrifice to …

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Lagosians to troop out in their numbers in support of the Super Eagles against Côte d’Ivoire in the final match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Lagos State Government set up the mega viewing centre for the Super Eagles/Bafana Bafana match last Wednesday, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (formerly Onikan Stadium), in addition …

The Deputy Bursar of Kwara State University, Malete, Alhaji Ayuba Abdullahi, on Wednesday night, died after he reportedly developed high blood pressure while watching the semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ayuba’s death was confirmed in a statement released by the university’s management on Thursday morning. The statement read: “This is …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated the Super Eagles for advancing to the final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the governor commended the Super Eagles for beating the Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 on penalties, after the the two sides …

Nigeria will play in the final of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which will hold on Sunday at Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, the Ivorien capital. It will be Nigeria’s seventh time in the showpiece match, three of which produced positive outcomes. The Super Eagles won 4-2 penalties after the regulation and extra time ended 1-1. African footballer of the year, Victor Osimhen …

Nigeria will be featuring in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations for a record extending eighth time when the Super Eagles file out against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana at the Stade de Bouaké to determine the first team to qualify for the final of the 2013 edition of the competition. Apart from the three straight last four qualifications …

Nigeria will face South Africa in the first semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday at Stade de la Paix, Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire. Bafana Bafana ensured their place in the last four with victory over Cape Verde on Saturday night, winning 2-1 on penalties. Both sides could not score in regular and extra times. This is the …

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is back in the lineup as Nigeria go up against Angola in the first quarterfinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations this evening in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Earlier in the day, Super Eagles Media Officer, Babafemi Raji had assured that the keeper is fit to play. Nwabali, who has been sensational since the commencement of …

Football is beyond what we see as 11 players on opposing sides running after a round leather, aiming to win by outscoring each other in 90 minutes which is the standard regulation time for the ‘beautiful’ game. I had the pleasure of visiting some of the viewing centres created by the Lagos State Government for the ongoing Africa Cup of …