AFCON

With just days to go before the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off in Cote d’Ivoire, Ivorian football icon Didier Drogba has said "it brings a sense of pride" seeing his nation host the 34th edition of Africa’s biggest event.…

A total of 19 players have arrived the Super Eagles of Nigeria's camp in Abu Dhabi ahead of Nigeria’s campaign at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), tagged Cote d’Ivoire 2023. The Super Eagles camp in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates,…

Ghana coach Chris Hughton has named 27 players who could represent the Black Stars at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), leaving out injured Arsenal midfielder Thomas Party from the squad due to injury. The Black Stars are placed in…

Senegal captain and star player, Sadio Mane, believes that the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, tagged Cote d’Ivoire 2023, will be the toughest compared to previous editions. The Teranga Lions skipper was highlighting Senegal's chances of…

Super Eagles of Nigeria head coach, Jose Peseiro, has named his final 25-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, tagged Côte d’Ivoire 2023. Nigeria were drawn against hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea and…

Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, said Nigeria are "always favourites" going into the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament and was hoping that this generation of players could emulate what they did a decade ago. Obi lifted…

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Diogo Jota is a crucial player for the Premier League leaders after the Portuguese forward returned from injury, as the squad prepares to lose Egypt captain Mohamed Salah to the Africa Cup of Nations…

Remo Stars striker, Sikiru Alimi, who is currently the joint top goal scorer in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), is saddened by coach Jose Peseiro’s decision to snub players in the league in his 41-man provisional Super Eagles…

Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo will be sidelined for three months and miss the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for Cameroon after having an operation on his ankle, the Premier League club's manager Thomas Frank said on Friday. Mbeumo had…

Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi has been ruled out of the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast after aggravating his groin injury in the Super Eagles 1-1 draw with Lesotho in Uyo last Thursday. The…