Afcon wrap: Egypt progress, Nigeria seal 100% record
Seven-time champions Egypt clinched a place in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 on Wednesday by defeating neighbours Sudan 1-0, a result which sent Cape Verde and Malawi through as well.
Seven-time champions Egypt clinched a place in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 on Wednesday by defeating neighbours Sudan 1-0, a result which sent Cape Verde and Malawi through as well.
Super Eagles great Augustine ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has hailed the importance of Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi to the Nigerian national team set-up.<
Catch up with Saturday’s action at the Africa Cup of Nations where Mohamed Salah opened his account in Egypt’s 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau while Nigeria cruised into the 1-0 win over knockouts with a 3-1 win over Sudan.
Mohamed Salah is up and running at the Africa Cup of Nations as his goal in the second half handed Egypt a 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau, while Nigeria cruised to a 3-1 over Sudan to book their spot in the knockouts.
Kelechi Iheanacho’s first half volley fired Nigeria to a 1-0 win over Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations, while both other games finished 0-0 as defending champions Algeria failed to hit the back of the net in a goalless draw with Sierra Leone. Catch up with the highlights here.
Kelechi Iheanacho overshadowed fellow Premier League stars Mohamed Salah and Riyad Mahrez on Tuesday as Nigeria made a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign and title-holders Algeria were held.
New Orlando Pirates signing Olisa Ndah believes he is at the stage of his career where he needs to test himself and signing for the Soweto giants is the perfect opportunity to do that.
Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has been named Nigerian Goalkeeper of the Year after a stellar 2019.
Banyana Banyana and head coach Desiree Ellis have been nominated for the CAF Women’s Team of the Year and the Women’s Coach of the Year award, respectively. (more…)
Odion Ighalo’s early strike earned Nigeria third spot at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after their 1-0 victory over Tunisia on Wednesday evening. (more…)