Argentina tour of China canceled over Messi no-show row - ESPN
Both of Argentina's planned friendlies in China have been canceled by local authorities after Lionel Messi did not play in an Inter Miami match in Hong Kong last weekend.
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Okoku ignites Eagles: Rewrite history, conquer Ivory Coast for AFCON glory
The Super Eagles take a group photo before their AFCON 2023 semi-final game against South Africa. Photo: AFP
Nigeria's Sanusi a doubt for Cup of Nations final
ABIDJAN : Nigeria left back Zaidu Sanusi will undergo a fitness test later on Saturday to decide whether he can return to the team for Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Ivory Coast, coach Jose Peseiro said.
After Egypt 2019 failed attempt, Osimhen seeks AFCON glory
Nigeria’s forward Victor Osimhen looks on during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 Group A football match between Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on January 14, 2024. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP)
Goals Galore At 2024 AFCON, But Trend May Not Continue In Final
The Africa Cup of Nations has produced a record 116 goals with two matches to go, but history suggests the final between hosts Ivory Coast and Nigeria on Sunday could be a low-scoring affair. There have been only 10 goals in the past 10 finals of the African football showpiece, and six of those came in just two title deciders. Hosts Tunisia defeated Morocco 2-1 in 2004 and Cameroon came from behind against Mohamed Salah-inspired Egypt 13 years later to succeed by the same score.
Victor Osimhen's Nigeria Aim To Deny Hosts Ivory Coast In AFCON Final
Victor Osimhen's Nigeria stand in the way of Ivory Coast in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final, as the tournament hosts aim to complete the most remarkable of turnarounds by lifting the trophy. The most thrilling AFCON in recent memory concludes at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium, on the dusty outskirts of Abidjan, with a heavyweight showdown between two West African footballing powerhouses. Eleven years after they were last crowned continental champions, Nigeria are hoping to win their fourth title, and in doing so match the tally of old rivals Ghana.
Eagles can hammer Elephants like Equatorial-Guinea, says Mohammed
In a bid to inspire the Super Eagles to victory in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Cote d’Ivoire, the chairman of 100 Percent Focus Nigeria, Dr Ibrahim Muhammed, has called on the team to replicate Equatorial Guinea’s winning strategy.