Author Archives: Monsurah Olatunji

Morocco national team head coach Vahid Halilhodzic has announced his final squad for the upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The biggest omission from the 25-man squad is Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech who has been out of the Atlas Lions for sometime now due to injuries and/or misunderstanding with the coach. Surprise inclusions inContinue reading “Morocco going to AFCON without Ziyech”

Ethiopia national team head coach Wubetu Abate has named his 28-man final squad to represent the country at the 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) that will be staged in Cameroon from 9th January. With a team of just two foreign-based players – JS Kabylie striker Mujib Kassim and Shimeles Bekele who plays for MisrContinue reading “Ethiopia to arrive Cameroon on boxing day for their AFCON preparation”

The head coach of Cape Verde senior national team, Pedro Leitao has named his 26-man squad less than CAF’s limit of 28 players for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) slated for Cameroon in January 2022. Cape Verde’s squad is only composed of foreign-based players, with reserve goalkeeper Keven Ramos, who plays for MindeleseContinue reading “Cape Verde announce 26-man squad list less than CAF’s limit for this year’s AFCON”

French coach Didier Gomes da Rosa, who took over last November from his compatriot Corentin Martins as Mauritania coach, released on Thursday a provisional 30-players squad for the upcoming TotalEnergies AFCON, Cameroon 2021. The team is expected to be trimmed down to 28 after the completion of their training camp in Abu-Dhabi. 16-year-old AS DouanesContinue reading “AFCON: Mauritania includes 16-year-old ‘prodigy’ in 30-man provisional squad”

Interim head coach of the Nigeria Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen gifted Nigeria football fans a befitting Christmas gift by releasing his 28-man final list for the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Cameroon 9th January – 6th February 2022. The long awaited list featured fans favourite and in form Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis, the return toContinue reading “AFCON: Fans favourite Emmanuel Dennis makes Super Eagles squad”

Uganda referee, Dick Okello will miss the opportunity to officiate during the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament because his religion does not permit COVID-19 vaccination. The 31-year-old is a high profile referee who reffed the CAF Champions League final match between Al Ahly and Kaiser Chiefs in 2021. The ‘born again’ Lira bornContinue reading “‘My faith does not permit COVID-19 vaccination’, referee to miss AFCON due to religious beliefs”

The Malawi national team have left the country for Saudi Arabia to begin preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In a list dominated by home based players, Malawi’s official 30-man provisional squad list was released for a 10-day training camp. This will their third participation in the tournament since 2010 after firstContinue reading “Malawi opens camp in Saudi Arabia in preparation for AFCON”