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Why CAF Moves Next AFCON To December 2025

Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), announced last Friday that the next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Originally scheduled for June and July 2025, the AFCON was rescheduled to avoid a clash with the inaugural Club World Cup in the United States, set …

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CNS, NOWA Soccer Tournaments End On Exciting Note

The Combined opening ceremony of the 20th edition of the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) and 12th edition of Naval Officers Wives Association (NOWA) Soccer Tournaments which began on Sunday, 7th April, was rounded off on Saturday, 13th April, 2024, at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu State.

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Nigeria Defeats Cameroon, Advances to Quarterfinals Against Angola

In a thrilling showdown between two continental powerhouses, Nigeria emerged victorious against Cameroon, securing a spot in the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) where they will face Angola. The Nigerian Super Eagles displayed dominance throughout the match, clinching a hard-fought 2-0 win over the Indomitable Lions. The victory dashed the AFCON aspirations of a resilient Cameroonian side, …

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Nigeria Secures Last AFCON 16 Spot With 1-0 Victory Over Guinea-Bissau

In a decisive match, Nigeria emerged victorious against Guinea-Bissau, clinching a 1-0 win and securing a spot in the last 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The critical moment came in the first half, as Opa Sangante inadvertently redirected a Moses Simon cross into his own net, giving Nigeria the lead nine minutes before halftime. Despite both teams …

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Osimhen breaks jinx for Nigeria, wins CAF award 24 years after Kanu

Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen has been crowned the 2023 African Footballer of the Year, 24 years after a Nigerian won the coveted award. Osimhen who was winning the award after Kanu Nwankwo last did put Nigeria as winner in 1999, appreciated the legendary Emmanuel Amuneke, who coached him at the U-17 level. He also appreciated the Nigerian fans. “First of …

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