The Edo State Government has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is afraid of imminent defeat in the 21 September governorship election hence it has resorted to lies and propaganda to divert attention from its own rigging plans. The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media Project, Crusoe Osagie, in a statement on Tuesday evening, …

Nigeria defeated Ghana 2-1 in a friendly played in Marrakech, Morocco, on Friday evening. The two West African rivals took advantage of the FIFA international break to face each other. The Super Eagles dominated early proceedings and took the lead through Cyril Dessers. Dessers calmly stroked home the ball from the penalty spot in the 38th minute. Nigeria, coached by …

Nigeria will meet either South Africa or Cape Verde in the semi-final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, thanks to a 1-0 win over Angola in the last eight on Friday. Ademola Lookman finished off a fine Super Eagles move to score the only goal of the game. It is his third strike at the tournament, having netted a brace …

Indomitable Lions of Cameroon captain, Vincent Aboubakar, cut a disappointed figure following the team’s disappointing defeat to Nigeria. Rigobert Song’s side exited the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-0 defeat to perennial rivals, Cameroon in their Round of 16 contest. The five-time champions dominated possession in the game but failed to muster a shot on target. Aboubakar made …