Stanley Nwabali’s rise from obscurity to Super Eagles hero
Stanley Nwabali shows off his man of the match award after Nigeria eliminated South Africa from the AFCON. Photo: AFP
Africa Cup of Nations Sport News
Nigeria beat South Africa to reach AFCON final in penalty shootout thriller
The match finished 1-1 after extra time and the three-time champions will face hosts Ivory Coast or the Democratic Republic of Congo, who meet later, in the final on Sunday.
Hosts Ivory Coast knock out title-holders Senegal in AFCON thriller
A week ago it looked as if the Ivorians were set for a humiliating group-stage exit from their own AFCON, but now they are into the quarter-finals after beating Senegal 5-4 on penalties following a tie that finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.
Stanley Nwabili: The safe hands behind Nigeria's run to the Africa Cup of Nations final
In the first week of December, the manager of Nigeria, Jose Peseiro, travelled to the southern tip of Africa. It was high summer in Gqeberha, or Port Elizabeth as it used to be known, with the coastal city looking forward to its tourist season.
AFCON 2024: Ivory Coast stun title holders Senegal on penalties
Earlier in the day, Cape Verde secured their spot in the last eight after overcoming a plucky Mauritania outfit, thanks to an 88-minute penalty from Ryan Mendes.
AFCON 2024: Hosts Ivory Coast to face Nigeria in final
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AFCON 2024: Elephants stun Mali with late salvo, Bafana Bafana end 24-year drought to reach semis
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