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CAF confirm new dates for the rearranged 2024 CHAN tournament

The 2024 Total Energies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) was postponed to August after request from host countries to prepare well for the tournament. Originally, the competition that features local players was supposed to kickoff in February but now new dates have been confirmed by CAF after that change. The update was passed on during

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Uganda not afraid of Nigeria AFCON test

Hours after end of the 2025 AFCON draw in Rabat, a lot of reactions have out from the fans, coaches, and players about opponents of their national teams. Among, is the Ugandan football fraternity who make return at Africa’s elite competition. The East African Nation had missed out on the last two editions of 2021(Cameron),

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A broad insight into Nigeria 2025 AFCON opponents

On Tuesday, the final draw of the 2025 Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was conducted in Rabat, Morocco. The Super Eagles of Nigeria are in group C that houses Tunisia, and 2024 CHAN Co-Hosts Tanzania, and Uganda. A record 21st appearance at AFCON finals, Nigeria are three-time winners (1980, 1994, 2013) of

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Sevilla sign Nigerian Superstar

Nigerian striker Akor Adams has officially joined Sevilla from Montpellier after successfully completing his medical examination. The 24-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the Spanish club and will wear the number 15 jersey, previously worn by Gonzalo Montiel.   Adams’ move comes after a 17-month stint at Montpellier, where he played 49 games, scoring

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Super Eagles get easy draw as Eric Chelle targets first AFCON triumph

The final draw of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was officially conducted on Monday, January 27 in Rabat, Morocco. The highly anticipated draw was held at the Mohammed V National Theatre, with Nigeria legend Joseph Yobo a draw assistant on the night. Nigeria, was drawn in group C alongside the Carthage Eagles of

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Kwara Stadium main bowl renamed Rashidi Yekini

Ganiyu Muftau Kwara state government has approved the rename of Kwara State sports complex main bowl after Ex-Nigeria international Rashidi Yekini. Former Africa Footballer of the Year played in different clubs both locally and internationally. He was instrumental for the green Eagles making him the first Nigeria player to win the best African footballer of

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‘We know their strength’ -Dannas Ladies’ coach sends warning to Ekiti Queens

Dannaz Ladies are set for the tricky away test to Ekiti Queens on Wednesday which is scheduled to take place at the Oluyemi Kayode stadium in Ado Ekiti as the Lagos based team finalize preparations before their trip tomorrow. Currently placed third after two games although on the same point with the host albeit with

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Al Nassr express interest in Super Eagles striker

Saudi Pro League giants, Al Nassr, have expressed interest in signing Nigerian International Victor Boniface before the closure of the current transfer window. Reports coming in reveal that Al Nassr have started official talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the services of the 24-year-old Boniface, is seen as a potential replacement for Anderson Talisca who is

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Nigeria legend Yobo to assist with final draw for AFCON 2025 Morocco

Ahead of the final draw for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed draw assistants for the highly-anticipated event. The group-stages draw will take place at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat on Monday, 27 January. Joseph Yobo, captain of the 2013 Super Eagles AFCON winning

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Samuel Chukwueze returns to win it late for AC Milan

Super Falcons forward Samuel Chukwueze announced his return from injury in style as the Italian giants managed to secure maximum points on Sunday. Sidelined since December, the 25-year-old scored a last minute winner in AC Milan’s 3-2 comeback victory against Parma. Initially, Chukwueze had started on the bench before coming in for Youssouf Fofana in

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