Duk in Aberdeen dilemma as AFCON qualification sparks New Year headache for Barry Robson
Aberdeen star Duk is set to miss a major chunk of the new season after helping Cape Verde to qualify for the African Cup of Nations.
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Iheanacho grabs late winner as Nigeria qualify for Africa Cup of Nations
Victor Osimhen scored twice and Kelechi Iheanacho snatched an added-time winner as Nigeria edged Sierra Leone 3-2 in an Africa Cup of Nations thriller on Sunday to qualify for the finals.
Pico Lopes helps Cape Verde to seal AFCON qualification
Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto 'Pico' Lopes played the full 90 minutes as Cape Verde beat Burkina Faso 3-1 to become one of four countries to be added to the list of finalists for next January's African Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast.
Nigeria lead list of four more Cup of Nations finals qualifiers
CAPE TOWN : Striker Kelechi Ihenacho scored a stoppage time winner as Nigeria beat Sierra Leone 3-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers to become one of four countries on Sunday to be added to the list of finalists for next year’s tournament.
Mohamed Salah Creates Goal As Egypt Win Secures Cup Of Nations Place
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah set up the equaliser for Egypt in a 2-1 win over Guinea on Wednesday that secured a place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals. Serhou Guirassy put Guinea ahead on 26 minutes in the central Moroccan city of Marrakech and substitute Mahmoud Trezeguet levelled three minutes before half-time off a Salah pass. Former Aston Villa forward Trezeguet turned creator after 79 minutes with a cross that Mostafa Mohamed slammed past goalkeeper Ibrahima Kone in the Group D matchday five showdown.
Salah creates goal as Egypt win secures Africa Cup of Nations place
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah set up the equaliser for Egypt in a 2-1 win over Guinea on Wednesday that secured a place at the Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Nigeria’s opponents emerge today as CAF holds qualifying draws in Cairo
Nigeria’S opponents in the FIFA U-17 and U-20 Women World Cup qualifying series will be known today when Africa’s football ruling body, CAF, holds the draws in Cairo, Egypt.
It’s Falconets vs Black Princesses in WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup final
Nigeria on Wednesday defeated Benin Republic 3-0 to book a date with perennial rivals, Ghana, in the final of the maiden WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup of Nations holding in Kumasi, Ghana. To qualify for the final, Ghana’s Black Princesses beat Burkina Faso 3-1 in the second semifinals.