Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has tipped Nigeria for glory at next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast. Mikel, who led the Eagles to their third AFCON triumph in South Africa in 2013, believes Nigeria will always be favourites to win the biggest trophy on the African continent. Over a decade ago, Nigeria defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final...
Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo will not be hindered from participating in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023, Southampton head coach Rusell Martin revealed on Tuesday. The 27-year-old, who got the first goal for the Saints in their 5-0 mauling of Swansea at St. Mary’s Stadium on Boxing Day, was praised by Martin, who reiterated his stance of not stopping Aribo or any other...
Moses Simon says he is devastated to have missed two World Cup tournaments with the Super Eagles. The 28-year-old was poised to feature at the 2018 edition in Russia but missed out on the final squad selection due to injury while the national team failed to make to the 2022 edition in Qatar after losing to Ghana on away goals in the playoffs. Despite the disappointment,...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that 68 match officials will be involved in officiating dutiea at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast. The 68 officials include 26 referees, 30 assistant referees and 12 Video Assistant Referee officials. Unfortunately, no official from Nigeria made the cut but five female referees are in contention to officiate in the 34th edition of...
BALL Africa, in collaboration with Ball 2 Thrive California USA, marked the 2023 World Basketball Day with their "One BALL" campaign at the Warriors Academy Basketball Court in Ilupeju, Lagos State. The initiative involved the donation of 25 pairs of basketball shoes and the organization of a Basketball Clinic for the Warriors Basketball Academy. Founded in March 2020, BALL Africa's bi-annual sports equipment drive, "One BALL,"...
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