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
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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.
AFCON Final: Shettima leads presidential delegation to Abidjan
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Vice-President, Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential delegation to the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.
US police arrest Nigeria sprinter on theft, fraud charges
Favour Oghene Tejiri Ashe (Pineda, Steve | SOURCE: AUBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT)
Usai Messi Absen di Hong Kong, Timnas Argentina Tak Bisa Main di China
Absennya Lionel Messi ketika Inter Miami bertanding di Hong Kong tampaknya juga memiliki imbas ke Timnas Argentina, tepatnya ke laga Tim Tango bulan depan.
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.