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Defending champions Senegal clinched the top spot in Group C at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a decisive 2-0 victory over Guinea in a spirited and, at times, contentious match. Abdoulaye Seck propelled the Teranga Lions into the lead with a powerful header from a free-kick, while Iliman Ndiaye sealed the triumph with…
Daniel Amartey went half-naked after the game between the Black stars of Ghana 🇬🇭 and Mozambique 🇲🇿 at the ongoing AFCON. Sources say it was an emotional message he was sending across to the supporters for the humiliation he has endured at camp after Chris Hughton failed to use him in all three games except…
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Ghana faced a devastating exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a nail-biting 2-2 draw against Mozambique in Abidjan. The Black Stars, led by coach Chris Hughton, had initially taken the lead with two penalty goals from Jordan Ayew, but the late resurgence of Mozambique shattered Ghana’s…
A Hard-Fought Victory Confirms Nigeria’s Progression In a tightly contested Group B encounter at the AFCON 2023 tournament, Nigeria secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau, confirming their place in the Round of 16. The match showcased Nigeria’s resilience as they maintained control despite facing challenges from Guinea-Bissau. Both teams displayed intensity in the opening…
Kasimpasa defender, Kenneth Omeruo, is set to captain the Super Eagles in their match against Guinea-Bissau, marking Nigeria’s 100th game at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Omeruo will step in for the injured William Troost-Ekong in the starting line-up for the historic encounter. The 30-year-old, who was an unused substitute in Nigeria’s initial game…
In a highly anticipated bout at UFC 297 in Toronto, South African fighter Dricus Du Plessis secured the UFC middleweight title with a split-decision victory over Sean Strickland. The lead-up to the fight was marked by intense verbal exchanges and a pre-fight brawl at UFC 296. Strickland displayed controlled aggression during the fight, dominating the…
Nigeria’s U20 women’s football team, the Falconets, have clinched a spot in the upcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup after a hard-fought battle against Burundi. The victory came on the back of a solitary goal by Opeyemi Ajakaye in the final round, second-leg encounter at the MKO Abiola National Stadium. With a 2-0 aggregate victory,…
Real Sociedad’s striker, Umar Sadiq, has taken to Instagram to provide clarity on his abrupt departure from the Super Eagles squad just days before the kick-off of the highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The circumstances surrounding Sadiq’s exit raised eyebrows, especially as he swiftly returned to training with his club, Real Sociedad….
Cape Verde’s national football team, the Blue Sharks, continued their impressive run at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by defeating Mozambique 3-0 to secure a spot in the round of 16. The victory comes on the back of Cape Verde’s earlier stunning triumph over Ghana in their opening match. The Blue Sharks took…
In a compelling display of skill and determination, the Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a significant 1-0 victory over the host nation, Ivory Coast, in a crucial African Cup of Nations (AFCON) match. The match took place at a stadium in Ivory Coast, and the Nigerian team showcased their prowess, boosting their credibility as strong…