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U17 AFCON: South Sudan disqualified for age cheat

U17 AFCON: South Sudan disqualified for age cheat

South Sudan have been eliminated from the 2023 TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria after five of their players failed MRI test. The young Bright Stars were hoping to make their debut AFCON U17 appearance in Group C before the outcome of the MRI test which automatically disqualifies them. "It’s very unfortunate that our Bright Star Junior has been ruled out of TotalEnergies U17...

U17 AFCON: Osimhen, Amoo & active Nigeria stars who dazzled in the competition

U17 AFCON: Osimhen, Amoo & active Nigeria stars who dazzled in the competition

Nigeria's Golden Eaglets are one of the five countries that have lifted the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations trophy twice. The country's best results came in 2001 in Seychelles and 2007 in Togo. Ahead of the commencement of the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations in Algeria, Afrosport reviews the best Nigeria talents that excelled in the tournament and are currently dominating the game in their...

U17 AFCON: All you need to know and how to watch in Nigeria

U17 AFCON: All you need to know and how to watch in Nigeria

The 15th edition of the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations will take place from April 29 to May 19, 2023. 12 countries, including host nation Algeria and defending champions Cameroon, will compete for glory across three Algerian cities (Algiers, Annaba and Constantine). Somalia and South Sudan are the only two debutants in the competition this year after battling each other in the final of the Council...