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Amidst a fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and the more communicable Omicron variant, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reiterated her stance that the Africa Cup of Nations Cup tournament is scheduled to kick off on January 9 in Cameroon will go ahead. It said fans will be...

Host Cameroon has named a 28-man squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on 9 January. The 28 man list consist of Vincent Aboubakar who will captain the Indomitable Lions searching for their 6th title. Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana, Napoli midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Bayern Munich...

Rivers United football club has received approval from the League Management Company (LMC) to stage Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) League matches at their home stadium in Rivers State this season. The "Pride of Rivers" had to play their home TotalEnergies CAF Confederations Cup additional playoff round game against Egyptian...

Nigeria former Super eagles Nigeria international, Akin Akinsheinde has called on any coach coming to handle the Super eagles to adopt the Clemence Westerhof style. Akinsheinde said Whether foreign or local such a coach should be given a free and not be manipulated. Akinsheinde added that Westerhoff took his time...

Shonga’s representative Karabo Tshabuse has claimed that the player was effectively held hostage after the club withheld his passport. “Justin has not been paid since arrival, we sent the club a letter of demand, which they ignored, they then tell our client they have no money and Justin should leave...

Crystal Palace striker Wilfried Zaha was recalled Thursday to the Ivory Coast squad for next month's Africa Cup of Nations. The 29-year-old refused to join the team at their last gathering in November but coach Patrice Beaumelle has included him in the squad for the tournament which gets underway on...

Matchweek One down out of 38 in the Nigeria Professional Football League 2021/2022 season and we've already had some stellar action, with the league's elite making some real statements, both good and bad. This is all while not one draw was registered across the 10 opening matchday fixtures—6 wins, 6...

Osun united and joy cometh of Lagos as appealed against the decision of the Nigeria National League club owners during its AGM to go for a playoff among all the 12 teams down the ladder of the table. According to the appeal signed by the officials of the two teams,...

Super Eagles and Napoli of Italy striker Victor Osimhen has assured Nigerians he is ready for the fast-approaching 2021 Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON)if picked by Super Eagles handlers. Osimhen also spoke to the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare and the president of the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF)...

The Super Eagles will begin their preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON) in Abuja. Dare said the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the Federal Capital Territory are collaborating to provide the Super Eagles with a conducive environment to train and prepare for the tournament which...