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Tinubu doles award and prizes on the Super Eagles

Tinubu doles award and prizes on the Super Eagles

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, has appreciated the effort of the Super Eagles at the just concluded Nations Cup in Ivory Coast.  Tinubu declared that each player would receive a piece of land, flats in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and a national award known as the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON). Meanwhile, the 34th edition of AFCON has ended, but the memories remain fresh in the minds of football fans who expected the Super Eagles of Nigeria to have won their

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Côte d’Ivoire secures AFCON title with dramatic comeback victory over Nigeria

Côte d’Ivoire secures AFCON title with dramatic comeback victory over Nigeria

In a dramatic twist of fate at Abidjan’s Alassane Ouattara Stadium, hosts Côte d’Ivoire won their third Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) courtesy of a 2-1 victory against Nigeria. From the outset, the hosts displayed determination and vigour, with Haller nearly finding the net early on from a dangerous cross by Simon Adingra. The Ivorian

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AFCON 2023 has attracted nearly 2 billion viewers, says Motsepe 

AFCON 2023 has attracted nearly 2 billion viewers, says Motsepe 

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe affirms that nearly two billion global viewers have tuned in to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) since its kickoff on January 13 With 50 matches played to date, the Ivory Coast-hosted tournament has garnered widespread allure and acceptance from football enthusiasts worldwide for its exceptional

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“We are done celebrating” says focused Chukwueze

“We are done celebrating” says focused Chukwueze

Before Sunday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, Samuel Chukwueze stated that the Super Eagles have moved past their post-celebration phase and are now after the title. Nigeria has been on a celebrating spree after they defeated South Africa via a penalty shootout in a keenly contested affair at

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Saka, Ferdinand celebrates with Nigeria after dramatic semi-final win 

Saka, Ferdinand celebrates with Nigeria after dramatic semi-final win 

England’s Bukayo Saka and Rio Ferdinand have expressed their support and affection for Nigeria, following their thrilling victory over South Africa to reach the finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria vs South Africa ended 1-1 after regulation and extra time at the Stade de la Paix yesterday, before Stanley Nwabali’s heroics

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