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Jamie Carragher has admitted he was wrong to dismiss the Africa Cup of Nations as not a 'major tournament' - but stands by his reasoning behind a 'clumsy' comment. The Liverpool legend believes there may be a 'bias' against AFCON in…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria’s spot at the next AFCON was confirmed after Libya defeated Rwanda 1-0 on Thursday at the Amahoro stadium in Kigali. The Eagles…

The disappointment of Sunday's AFCON final loss against Ivory Coast seems to have taken its toll on Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi, after he deleted all photos from his Instagram page. This follows a wave of online abuse directed at…

A potential diplomatic flashpoint has emerged ahead of the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal between Nigeria and South Africa on Wednesday. The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa issued a warning urging…

The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has advised Nigerians living in the Rainbow Nation against engaging their Bafana Bafana counterparts in any confrontation before, during and after their semi-final clash at the ongoing 2023…

Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali offered a cautious update on his injury following a collision in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Cameroon at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Nwabali, who had been impressive throughout the match,…

TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2023 is well underway, with 24 teams competing for the top prize in Africa’s greatest football spectacle. Sports fans across the continent and beyond are turning to Search to stay informed and drum up support for…

Super Eagles will play the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON) come Saturday at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny. Nigeria needed an own goal to beat minnows Guinea-Bissau 1-0 and…

Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by the Elephants of Equatorial Guinea on Sunday in their opening AFCON match held in Ivory Coast. Nigeria came into the match beaming with some confidence with African Footballer of The Year,…

The Lagos State Government said on Saturday that the number of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) viewing centres had been increased from 15 to 20. The Special Assistant to Govenor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sports, Mr Damilare Orimoloye,…

African football enthusiasts across sub-Saharan Africa can gear up for a month of thrilling action, as MultiChoice Group, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, has secured the rights to broadcast all 52 matches of the upcoming African…

Nigerian football fans can gear up for a football feast, as the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) has secured the rights to broadcast all 52 matches of the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament live. This exciting…

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has sustained an injury while in training, with the Africa Cup of Nations just days away. The Super Eagles will be looking to claim a fourth African crown in Ivory Coast later this month. Jose…

Turns out, football fever won't be streaming on SuperSport's pitch this January. DSTV just dropped the ultimate own goal, declaring they won't broadcast the African Cup of Nations! Looks like it's time to dust off that old TV aerial,…

Mikel Obi has tipped the Super Eagles for glory at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) billed for Cote d’Ivoire next year. The Nigerian and Chelsea legend made the remark after the Super Eagles were drawn in Group A of the…