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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles boss Peseiro names Osimhen, Musa to final 25-man squad

Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro on Friday announced his final 25-man squad list for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast. The Portuguese manager has called upon the likes of reigning African Player of the Year Victor Oismhen, Bayer Leverkusen hotshot Victor Boniface, Turkey-based Ahmed Musa and Leicester City midfielder Wilfried Ndidi as Nigeria go in search of a fourth AFCON...

Ranking the best and most exciting AFCON events from 2000 to 2021

Ranking the best and most exciting AFCON events from 2000 to 2021

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) stands as the pinnacle of footballing excellence on the continent, and out of the 54 nations in Africa, only 15 have claimed victory in this continental spectacle. The Pharaohs of Egypt lead the pack with an impressive seven titles, followed closely in second place by Cameroon with five titles, while the Black Stars of Ghana claim the third spot with...

AFCON 2023: Ghana switch training camp from Johannesburg to Kumasi

AFCON 2023: Ghana switch training camp from Johannesburg to Kumasi

The Black Stars of Ghana will now pitch their training camp for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the city of Kumasi in the country. Chris Hughton's side were initially scheduled to camp in the South African city of Johannesburg from Sunday, December 31 but will now open their camp in Kumasi beginning from Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The Ghana Football Association confirmed that changes...

AFCON 2023: Mane, Mendy & injured Gueye included in Senegal squad

AFCON 2023: Mane, Mendy & injured Gueye included in Senegal squad

Two-time African Footballer of the Year, Sadio Mane has been summoned by Aliou Cisse as Senegal aim to defend their title at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 27-man list that was announced on Friday also includes five injured players - Everton's Idrissa Gueye, Nampalys Mendy, Boulaye Dia, Seny Dieng and Youssouph Sabaly who have been out of action at their respective clubs in recent...