AFCON

The Super Eagles of Nigeria progressed to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), tagged Cameroon 2021, with 3-1 victory against Sudan in Group D at the Roumde Adjia Stadium in Garoua. Nigeria came into the match on the back of…

The following is the schedule of matches to be played at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday, 16th January, 2022 in Cameroon: Group E Ivory Coast vs Sierra Leone, 5 p.m The Ivorian Elephants face Sierra Leone Stars…

Ghanaian striker Benjamin Tetteh will serve a three-match suspension after punching an opponent during a mass brawl following Friday’s 1-1 draw with Gabon at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. Tensions boiled over as Ghana…

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed Gabon’s game against Ghana at the AFCON 2021 tournament due to cardiac  lesions, the Gabonese FA said. Two other Gabon players; Mario Lemina and forward Axel Meye have the same problem.…

Guinea held tournament favourites Senegal to a 0-0 draw in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group B match at the Kouekong Stadium in Cameroon on Friday afternoon.  The draw saw Guinea and Senegal remain at the top and second…

Tunisia will square off with Mauritania in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group F match at the Stade Omnisport de Limbe in Cameroon on Sunday.  Kick-off is at 6:00 pm CAT.  The Carthage Eagles' Group F campaign got off to a…

Burkina Faso muscled their way to an important 1-0 victory over Cape Verde in Thursday's second Group A game at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.  After an opening defeat by the hosts, this was a must-win for the Stallions, who…

Senegal will renew their rivalry with their neighbours, Guinea in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group B match at the Kouekong Stadium in Cameroon on Friday.   The kick-off is at 3 pm CAT (SA, GMT+2).  The Lions of Teranga…

Kenneth Omeruo has resumed training ahead of Nigeria’s Group D clash against Sudan on Saturday at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.  Omeruo was replaced by Semi Ajayi after an injury in the second half of Nigeria’s 1-0 win against Egypt.…

Chidozie Awaziem has been ruled out of Nigeria’s Group D clash against Sudan due to illness. It would be recalled that Awaziem was also not included in the matchday squad in Nigeria’s 1-0 win against seven-time champions Egypt on…