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FULL LIST: NFF Releases 40-Player Provisional Squad For AFCON

THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled the provisional squad for the Super Eagles ahead of the forthcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON)..

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AFCON: ‘NPFL Keepers Must Compete For Eagles Shirt’

TWO-TIME Africa Cup of Nations bronze medallist, Dele Aiyenugba, has stressed that goalkeepers selected from the Nigeria Premier Football League must give their.

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Super Eagles’ Stand-In Captain, Troost-Ekong Dreams AFCON Title

NIGERIAN defender, William Troost-Ekong, has expressed his determination to secure victory in the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The.

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We Don’t Have A Team, Peseiro Should Live In Nigeria – Ex-Eagles Captain, Chukwu

NIGERIAN football legend and former national team captain, Christian Chukwu, has lamented the current condition of the Super Eagles, saying that the country.

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Super Eagles ‘Disorganised,’ Not Ready For Nations Cup – Siasia

A FORMER Nigerian international Samson Siasia has revealed that the Super Eagles are not ready for the 2023 African Cup of Nations in.

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Awoniyi Ruled Out For Months With Groin Injury, May Miss AFCON

SUPER Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi has been ruled out for “months” with a groin injury and will miss Nigeria’s outing at the delayed.

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FULL LIST: Nigeria Draw Hosts Cote d’Ivoire For 2023 AFCON

NIGERIA have been drawn against hosts Cote d’Ivoire in Group A of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The draw was held.

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Nigeria, South Africa Could Face Morocco In AFCON Group

NIGERIA, South Africa and Morocco could be placed in the same group when the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) draw is made in.

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Nigeria Loses AFCON 2027 Hosting Right To Kenya/Tanzania

NIGERIA on Wednesday lost out in the joint bid with Benin Republic to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the joint.

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Nigeria’s Chances Boosted As Algeria Withdraws From Race To Host 2027 AFCON

ALGERIA has pulled out of the running to stage the Africa Cup of Nations in either 2025 or 2027, the Algerian Football Federation.

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AFCON 2023: Mozambique, Mauritania, DR Congo Qualify As Aubameyang’s Gabon Miss Out

THREE more countries sealed their places at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) on Saturday as Mozambique secured qualification with a dramatic.

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AFCON Qualifier: Gov Eno Visits Super Eagles Camp, Assures Team Of Support

THE Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has visited the Super Eagles camp ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against.

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Our Target Is To Win AFCON Trophy In Ivory Coast – Super Eagles’ Awoniyi

SUPER Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi says the team is targeting the trophy at the Africa Cup of Nation’s 2023 tournament coming up in.

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U17 AFCON: Nigeria Face South Africa In ‘Do Or Die’ Clash

NIGERIA’s Golden Eaglets will aim to book a spot in the quarter-final of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) when they take.

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U17 AFCON: Eaglets See Off Zambia To Start With Win

FAVOUR Daniel’s goal in the second half handed Nigeria a positive start at the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Algeria 2023,.

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AFCON Qualifier: Guinea Bissau Upset Loss Unlucky – Super Eagles’ Coach Peseiro

NIGERIA coach Jose Peseiro has said his team were unlucky to suffer a shock home loss at the hands of Guinea Bissau in.

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AFCON 2023: Musa, Osimhen Lead Peseiro’s Team To Face Guinea Bissau

HEAD Coach of the Super Eagles, José Peseiro, has named a 23-man team ahead of this month’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

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Senegal Win U20 AFCON To Continue African Football Dominance

FOLLOWING their triumphs in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, the Beach Soccer AFCON and the African Nations Championships in Algeria, Senegal have.

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Nigeria’s AFCON Win: Players Relive Memories, Keshi’s Legacy, A Decade On

EXACTLY 10 years ago, Nigeria defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 to win their third Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), sparking wide celebrations across the.

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Nigeria-Benin, Four Other Nations Bid To Host 2025 AFCON 

ALGERIA, Morocco, South Africa, Zambia, and Benin-Nigeria want to replace Guinea as hosts of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, CAF president Patrice.

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