Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu has been voted the winner of the 2021 Belgian Golden Shoe Award following his stellar performance in 2021, after finishing third last year behind Raphael Holzhauser and Lior Refaelov. The Nigerian international scored 29 league goals in the 2020/21 season and he has scored a further 12 goals in theContinue reading “Paul Onuachu becomes first Nigerian to win Belgian Golden Shoe Award”
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AFCON 2021: Max Gradel strikes Cote d’Ivoire over Equatorial Guinea in Group E
A stunning early strike by Max-Alain Gradel gave Cote d’Ivoire a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea in their opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations in Douala on Wednesday, at the Japoma Stadium. Ex-Bournemouth and Leeds forward Max-Alain Gradel lashed the two-time champions ahead from 20 yards with the outside of his right footContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Max Gradel strikes Cote d’Ivoire over Equatorial Guinea in Group E”
Dramatic Battle Of Two Eagles As Referee Headline Mali vs Tunisia Clash
Ibrahim Koné’s second-half penalty was enough to get Mali off to a winning 1-0 start in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group F against Tunisia. Tunisia looked solid defensively, but failed to muster a single shot on target in the first half while Mali come closed to drawing first blood as Massadio Haïdara’s left-footedContinue reading “Dramatic Battle Of Two Eagles As Referee Headline Mali vs Tunisia Clash”
The Scorpions sting Mauritania in debut AFCON match
Debutants, Gambia recorded their first-ever victory in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, defeating Mauritania 1-0 at the Limbe Omnisport Stadium courtesy of Ablie Jallow’s stunning first-half strike. The ‘Scorpions’ certainly made their sting felt as Jallow showed composure on the edge of the area, unleashing a venomous strike into the top corner past Babacar DiopContinue reading “The Scorpions sting Mauritania in debut AFCON match”
AFCON 2021: Sierra Leone hold Riyad Mahrez’ Algeria to barren draw
Sierra Leone hold the reigning African champions, Algeria to a goalless draw on their return to the Africa Cup of Nations tournament for the first time since 1996, at the Stade Omnisport de Douala. Algeria are the favourites to lift the trophy once again this year but they were left stunned by the Leone Stars,Continue reading “AFCON 2021: Sierra Leone hold Riyad Mahrez’ Algeria to barren draw”
AFCON 2021: Super Eagles school Mo Salah’s Egypt to make winning start
The Super Eagles of Nigeria started its quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title with a 1-0 victory over the Pharaohs Egypt at the Roumde Adjia Stadium in Garoua, Cameroon. Nantes’ forward, Moses Simon could’ve given Nigeria the lead in the 27th minute after firing narrowly wide from closed range. The goal wouldContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Super Eagles school Mo Salah’s Egypt to make winning start”
AFCON 2021: COVID-hit Malawi succumbs to a narrow defeat against Guinea
Guinea earned a 1-0 victory over depleted Malawi in the Group B clash at the Kouekong Stadium in Bafoussam on Monday, thanks to left-back Issiaga Sylla first-half goal. Malawi making a third appearance at the AFCON since 2010, had the better chances of the game but unable utilize any of it, as they also foundContinue reading “AFCON 2021: COVID-hit Malawi succumbs to a narrow defeat against Guinea”
AFCON 2021: Atlas Lions roar against Black Stars in group C opener
The Atlas Lions of Morocco edged four-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners, Ghana 1-0 at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, courtesy of Sofiane Boufal’s late second-half strike. It was a cagey first half between the two powerhouses of African football as both sides played out a cautious approach in the first half. Hoping to recordContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Atlas Lions roar against Black Stars in group C opener”
Give Me AFCON 2021 As A Parting Gift – Ahmed Musa Charges His Super Eagles Teammates
Most capped Super Eagles player, Ahmed Musa, says he wants to win this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a parting gift from the Nigeria national team. “I think this is my last AFCON Insha-Allah,” said Musa. The 29-year old winger who in his 103 appearances for Nigeria netted 16 goals said during aContinue reading “Give Me AFCON 2021 As A Parting Gift – Ahmed Musa Charges His Super Eagles Teammates”
Sadio Mané Breaks Team Zimbabwe Heart With A Late Minute Penalty
The Teranga Lions left it late to score the match-winner from the spot through Liverpool star Sadio Mane. It was never an easy start for the tournament favourite, Senegal. The last edition finalist struggled but triumph 1-0 over Zimbabwe in their Group B opening game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. TheContinue reading “Sadio Mané Breaks Team Zimbabwe Heart With A Late Minute Penalty”
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