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Almost 2 billion people watched AFCON 2023 – BBC News

This year's Africa Cup of Nations enjoyed the highest viewing numbers in its 67-year history - thanks to bigger broadcasting and commercial deals, and social media buzz. Almost two billion…

Solomon February 14, 2024

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Awards at AFCON 2023 [Full List]

The 2023 AFCON games ended yesterday with host nation Ivory Coast taking the cup after defeating Super Eagles of Nigeria in 2-0. Below is the full list of awards given…

Haruna Mohammed February 12, 2024

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BREAKING: Côte d’Ivoire wins AFCON after defeating Nigeria

Cote D’Ivoire.team, The Elephants have won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 on Sunday.

Editor February 11, 2024

Sports

AFCON: We’ll lift trophy for those who died watching us — Super Eagles

The Super Eagles have mourned four Nigerians who died while watching their epic semi-final match with Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…

Editor February 9, 2024

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AFCON: Avoid watching football if hypertensive– Doctors

Medical experts in the country have warned hypertensive patients against participating in activities that cause excitement or put much pressure on the heart. Speaking on the possibilities of what could…

Dapo Abioye February 9, 2024

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Corps member dies watching Super Eagles AFCON semi-finals penalty shootout

A member of the National Youth Service Corps serving in Adamawa State has reportedly died during the penalty shootouts of the match between Nigeria and South Africa on Wednesday evening.…

Akolade Adebayo February 8, 2024

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AFCON: Semi-final against Super Eagles will be tough- South Africa legends

Neil Tovey and Mark Williams, key figures when South Africa won their lone Africa Cup of Nations title, believe defeating 2024 semi-final opponents Nigeria will be “tough”. Bafana Bafana (The…

Akolade Adebayo February 6, 2024

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Eagles N3bn richer, squad arrives Bouake for Bafana clash

Following the Super Eagles’ progression to the semi-finals of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast,the team has earned a prize money of $2.5m (N3bn). Nigeria reached the…

Akolade Adebayo February 6, 2024

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Peseiro mindset phone ban on Eagles

Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, has ordered his players to switch off their mobile phones from 9pm daily, as this directive comes after some of the players were seen playing…

Akolade Adebayo February 6, 2024

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Lookman plays leading role for Nigeria

Ademola Lookman has stolen the limelight from star man Victor Osimhen on Nigeria’s run to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, with the former England youth international scoring all their…

Akolade Adebayo February 6, 2024