The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called for the immediate release and safe return of six Nigerian tourists currently detained by immigration authorities in Cape Verde. According to a statement by NiDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Mr. Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa said that the group — comprising young Nigerians …

As they did in 2013, the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde have reached the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations at the 34th edition holding in Côte d’Ivoire. The Islanders pipped Mauritania by a lone goal on Monday evening to set up a last eight clash with the winners of tomorrow’s last Round of 16 game between Morocco and …

Mozambique scored twice in second-half stoppage time to almost certainly send Ghana crashing out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament at the group stage. The Black Stars looked to be cruising into the last 16 thanks to two Jordan Ayew’s penalties, one in each half. Just like they did in 2021 AFCON group game against Comoros in …

Mohamed Salah scored a stoppage-time penalty to help Egypt salvage a 2-2 draw with Mozambique in their opening Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match on Sunday. The seven-time champions took an early lead through Mostafa Mohamed, only for Mozambique to turn the game on its head with two goals in four second-half minutes through Witi and Clesio. Mozambique’s hopes of …