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2023 Africa Cup of Nations

AFCON 2023: VP, Shettima Hails Super Eagles, Promises Reward For Players

NIGERIA’s vice-president, Kashim Shettima has eulogised the Super Eagles despite the team’s failure to win the title at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles fell to a 2-1 defeat against hosts, Cote d’Ivoire in the final of…

AFCON Final: Lagos Govt Issues Health Advisory Ahead Of Nigeria Vs Ivory Coast Match

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi THE Ministry of Health, under the Lagos State Government, has issued a set of health guidelines to the citizens of Nigeria and football enthusiasts in preparation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations…

AFCON 2023 Highest Goalscorers

Ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, quarterfinal fixtures, here are the highest goalscorers in the competition so far. Equatorial Guinea’s Emilio Nsue is presently the top scorer in the 2023 AFCON with five goals. Nsue is ahead…

AFCON 2023: I Want To Give Nigeria Something To Remember – Victor Osimhen

SUPER Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has said he wants to give Nigeria something to remember amid the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Ivory Coast. Osimhen has been one of the standout performers in the AFCON as he…

AFCON 2023: Two Countries Qualify For Quarter-final

TWO countries have booked their place in the quarter-final of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The two countries are Angola and Nigeria. This comes following the conclusion of Saturday’s AFCON Round of 16 fixtures. Recall that Angola…

AFCON 2023: Nigeria’s Super Eagles Need To Soar Against Guinea-Bissau On Monday

NIGERIA’s Super Eagles need to beat Guinea-Bissau in their final 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Group A clash at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Monday to secure a berth at round of 16. The match will be played at…

2023 AFCON: Morocco Defeats 10-man Tanzania

MORROCO have confirmed themselves as major contenders for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they spanked Tanzania in their opening game of the campaign. Ahead of the game, supporters of minnows in the tournament, wanted Tanzania to beat…

AFCON 2023: Official Squad Numbers For Super Eagles Players Revealed

THE official squad numbers of Nigeria’s 25-man roster for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations have been revealed. Francis Uzoho has been handed the no1 shirt, in what is a clear hint he will be the first-choice goalkeeper at the…

Top African Players That Will Miss 2023 AFCON Due To Injuries

THE 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to commence in Ivory Coast on January 13, 2024 and participating countries are putting finishing touches to their preparations. Unfortunately, some of the 24 countries that will participate in the 2023…

2023 AFCON Receives 5,000 Applications For Media Coverage – CAF

THE 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which will commence in Ivory Coast on January 13 has attracted the highest amount of media interest according to the organisers of the tournament. The governing body of football in Africa, CAF, claimed…