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Pape Thiaw’s appointment as Senegal Coach sparks excitement

Senegal have appointed Pape Thiaw as their new national coach, with the 43-year-old tasked with leading the team to reclaim the Africa...

Golden Eaglets of Nigeria arrive for BUrkina faso WAFU U17 clash

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Golden Eaglets sharpen claws for WAFU B opener against Burkina Faso

Nigeria’s U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, are finalizing their preparations for the West African Football Union (WAFU) B U-17 AFCON qualifiers...

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AFCON 2023: coach Peseiro shares winning vision

Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire will Clash in thrilling 2023 AFCON finals as Jose Peseiro acknowledges opponent’s favoritism In a heart-stopping showdown at...

Super Eagles have received a significant boost ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 quarterfinal clash against Angola, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali returning to training.

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Nwabali not ruled out of quarter-final clash with Angola

Nigeria’s new number one, Stanley Nwabali may still be available for selection for the quarter-final duel with Palancas Negras of Angola if...

Ivory Coast emerged victorious in a tense penalty shootout against defending champions Senegal, securing a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

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Ivory Coast triumphs over Senegal in AFCON quarter-finals showdown

In a thrilling encounter at the Stade Charles Konan Banny, Ivory Coast emerged victorious in a tense penalty shootout against defending champions...

Super Eagles of Nigeria strkier Victor Osimhen has promised the team will 'do their best to win' vs Guinea Bissau in their last group game of the 2023 AFCON.

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Troost-Ekong, Sanusi ruled out of Nigeria’s AFCON clash against Guinea-Bissau due to Injury

William Troost-Ekong and Zaidu Sanusi have been ruled out of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash vs Guinea -Bissau. The AthleticNG...

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Baghdad Bounedjah Sets Record as Algeria’s Oldest Goalscorer

Baghdad Bounedjah has become Algeria’s oldest goalscorer at AFCON at age 32 years, 52 days which he achieved by scoring in their...

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Peseiro Reveals Strategy Behind Victory Against Ivory Coast

Head coach of the Nigerian national football team, Jose Peseiro disclosed the strategy behind their impressive 1-0 victory against Ivory Coast at...

THE ATHLETICNG revisits six epic battles between these two football powerhouses ahead of the seventh one on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the competitions 34th edition

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Austin Okocha confident in Super Eagles’ potential to overcome Ivory Coast

Former Nigerian international, Austin Okocha, expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to overcome Ivory Coast in their upcoming match at the...