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The Senegal v Egypt final was still 0-0 at the end of extra time – but Senegal kept their cool to edge Egypt on penalties, capturing their first ever Africa Cup of Nations trophy. It looked like favourites Senegal would go ahead early on and stay there when they edged Egypt on possession and […]
European Championship took another turn last year when Danish footballer Christian Eriksen had a cardiac arrest. But with his return on Monday, was a remarkable one to sports as he signed by Brentford premier league. Eriksen who is 29 years signed a contract till the end of the season, confirmed by Brentford FC, […]
The Super Eagles returned to Nigeria from the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team of players and officials returned via a chartered flight from Garoua where they played four matches. They arrived at 1.10 a.m. at the Nnamdi Azikiwe […]
Augustine Eguavoen has stepped down as the interim coach of the Nigeria national team. This follows the Super Eagles’ 1-0 defeat to Tunisia in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash on Sunday. Eguavoen had led the three-time champions to three straight wins against Egypt, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau. However, they fell […]
Tunisia qualified for the quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after beating Nigeria 1-0 at Ominisports Roumde Adjia Stadium on Sunday. The Carthage Eagles went ahead in the early minutes of the second half, and although they fought hard, the Super Eagles could not muster a comeback. Two minutes into the game, […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Guinea Bissau 2-0 in their Group D encounter at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night, January 19 in Garoua, Cameroon. Sadiq Umar scored in the 56th minute to put Nigeria ahead in the game after a wonderful left footed assist from Kelechi Iheanacho. While William Troost-Ekong […]
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Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo says he suffered facial injuries when he was assaulted by a gang of burglars who “tried to hurt” his family. The Portugal international posted a picture on Instagram on Thursday evening, which showed a cut above his right eye. The 27-year-old full-back did not say where the attack took […]
Jose Peseiro has been appointed as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced Peseiro’s appointment in a communique on Wednesday evening. The Portuguese tactician replaces Gernot Rohr, the Franco-German, who was sacked on December 12. Peseiro is expected to be at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations […]
Ademola Lookman dented Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge as the Leicester forward punished Mohamed Salah’s penalty miss to seal a shock 1-0 win on Tuesday. Liverpool trail leaders Manchester City by six points with the champions set to play at lowly Brentford on Wednesday. Jurgen Klopp’s side saw their 10-match unbeaten run in all […]
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