afcon 2024

Stanley Nwabali has apologized to Nigerians after Nigeria's 2023 AFCON final loss to Cote D'Ivoire. Second-half goals by Franck Kessie and Sebastian Haller overturned Nigeria's 1-0 lead to hand the Ivoriens a deserved victory over the Super Eagles. From the brink of group stage exit to...

The lead pastor of Fountain of Life Church, Pastor Jimmy Odukoya showers praises on the Super Eagles team following their defeat in the AFCON finals. In a recent video posted on his Instagram page, Pastor Odukoya said he wasn't expecting to record a video consoling Nigerians over defeat. He...

Nollywood actor turned pastor Yul Edochie is under fire for predicting that Super Eagles will defeat Ivory Coast to win the AFCON. Before the AFCON final yesterday, Pastor Yul Edochie took to his Instagram page to assure Nigerians that the AFCON trophy is theirs. Yul said the match will not...

Nigerian singer and songwriter Teniola Apata in hot tears following Ivory Coast's win against Super Eagles. In a recent, the "Malaika" crooner was weeping profusely as she expressed her disappointment over Nigeria's loss in the just-concluded AFCON tournament. Teni cried out saying she needed...

Nigerian singer and rapper Emeka Akumefule also known as Blaqbonez has called out the Super for their subpar performance at the AFCON. After an unbeaten run for the first time in 11 years, Nigeria got to the AFCON finals only to get defeated at the eleventh hour. Following the loss yesterday...

Ivory Coast are the champions of Africa. The Elephants stunned the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Alassane Quatarra Stadium in Abidjan to win their third AFCON trophy. The Ivoriens started the game on a brilliant note dominating proceedings. It was a one-sided affair as Nigeria dropped back to...

Nigerian singer Stanley Omah Didia popularly known as Omah Lay has said that the world will shake if Nigeria wins the AFCON. Nigerians have been under a lot of tension coupled with mixed emotions since the Super Eagles qualified for the AFCON final which will be held on 11th February 2024...

Nigerian singer and songwriter Oluwasanmi Oludipe David popularly known as Spyro has promised the Super Eagles a free performance if they win the AFCON finals against Cote d'Ivoire. There is a lot of anticipation in the air as the biggest match of the AFCON tournament is set to be held at 9 pm...

Super Eagles of Nigeria have mourned its fans who died during the semi-finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations. No less than five persons had died while watching the match between Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Wednesday. The Super Eagles, while mourning the fans via...

Nigerian actor and internet sensation Adams Kehinde also known as Lege Miami has stated that the Super Eagles got to the AFCON final because of our 'good' leaders. In a recent video, Lege Miami said the Super Eagles' outstanding performance in the 2024 AFCON is a testament to good leaders in...

Two Nigerians have been confirmed dead while watching the Super Eagles AFCON semifinal match against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. In an report shared by Vanguard, one of the deceased happened to be a Kwara Varsity Deputy Bursar, identified as Ayuba. Ayuba reportedly went to watch the...

Yesterday was a proud moment for all Nigerians both in the country and in the diaspora yesterday as the Super Eagles beat South Africa's Bafana Bafana in an intense penalty shoot-out finishing at 4-2 to qualify for the AFCON finals for the first time in 11 years. Nigerians, both young and old...

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has stated that the Super Eagles deserve to win the AFCON because they have made lots of sacrifices. The Super Eagles team qualified for the AFCON finals yesterday after a penalty shoot-out finishing at 4-2. Following their victory yesterday, Victor Osimhen...

Nigerian singer Daniel Anidugbe popularly known as Kizz Daniel promises a fan a trip to the UK following Super Eagles' win at the AFCON semi-finals yesterday. Ahead of the match yesterday, Kizz Daniel tweeted on X encouraging Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and the rest of the team. Kizz...

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed an illness blow for the team's top striker Victor Osimhen ahead of their AFCON semifinal showdown with South Africa The three-time African champions will take on South Africa in a highly-anticipated 2023 AFCON showdown at the Bouate Stadium. Nigeria...

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play against the Antelopes of Angola in the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations at 6 p.m. WAT on Friday, February 2. The Super Eagles team qualified for the next round after defeating their long-term foe, Cameroon. On the other hand, Angola defeated an...

The 2023 African Cup of Nations quarterfinals begin on February 2, 2024. The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Round of 16. They are expected to face the antelops of Angola in the quarterfinals of the tournament. DR Congo eliminated Egypt on penalty...

South Africa have defied the odds to eliminate Morocco from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Bafana Bafana Bafana stunned the Atlas Lions with a 2-0 victory to book their ticket in the quarterfinals of the competition. Against projections, South Africa started the game on the front foot...

Ivory Coast fans again swarmed the streets of Abidjan with jubilations as the Elephants scurried to an unlikely AFCON round 16 victory over tournament favorites and defending champions Senegal. Ivory Coast held a commanding sway of proceedings in the game but could not contain the firepower of...

Mohamed Bayo was the hero for his national team, Guinea, after scoring in the last minute of the additional time in the second half. The Guinea side had various opportunities to score goals, but they were not clinical enough. However, Equatorial Guinea's struggle began when Federico Bikoro got...