African Nations Cup Archives

Eagles End Squirrels’ Eight-year Unbeaten Home Record

March 27, 2021 0

A late strike from Paul Onuachu earned Nigeria bragging rights as the Super Eagles defeated Benin Republic 1-0 in the matchday 5 of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Charles de Gaulle stadium in Porto-Novo on Saturday.

African Nations Cup To Begin June 21 After Ramadan

January 28, 2019 0

The dates for the 2019 African Nations Cup finals in Egypt have been moved back by a week, the Confederation of African Football said on Monday. The shift was reportedly to allow players to rest after the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is likely to begin on the evening of May 5 and end around June 4. Muslims observe fast …