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AFCON 2023 Final: Fubara approves four viewing centres to watch the final match
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has approved three viewing centres within Port Harcourt Metropolis and environs.
AFCON 2023: Shettima to represent President Tinubu at final
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed his Vice, Kashim Shettima, to lead a presidential delegation to the final of the 34th Africa Cup of Nations holding today in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
AFCON 2023: Lagos issues advisory as NCS warns Nigerians with heart conditions ahead of final
Lagos State Government has issued a health advisory ahead of the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) between Nigeria and Ivory Coast on Sunday.
AFCON 2023: South Africa beat Congo DR 6-5 penalties to win bronze
South Africa secured the bronze medal of the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON 2023 with a 6-5 penalty shootout victory over Democratic Republic of Congo tonight in Abijdan, Cote d’Ivoire.
FIFA clarifies reports of ‘blue card’ at elite levels of football
The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has issued clarity on the reports of the trial of the ‘blue card’ at the elite levels.
How Super Eagles defied odds, doubts to qualify for N10b CAF prize
Smarting from the second-round shocking exit at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon two years ago, failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, and a poor run of results in 2023, not many could place a bet on an excellent outing for the Nigerian national team in Cote d’Ivoire. But in a tournament full of upsets, the Super Eagles are in the final and in the hearts of soccer-loving Nigerians again – forcing rare smiles that temporarily forgo national socio-economic woes. GOWON AKPODONOR reports that the Eagles’ good fortune is a testament to national potential, continuous investment in sports and daring to believe in dreams.
President Tinubu to watch AFCON final live in Cote d’Ivoire
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be present at the Stade Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan to support the Super Eagles against Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday.
President Tinubu, Atiku mourn APC chieftain, Cairo Ojougboh who died watching AFCON semifinal
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Delta State, Cairo Ojougboh, who reportedly died watching the semi-finals clash of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Wednesday.
AFCON 2023: Cote d’Ivoire face Nigeria in final after beating DR Congo
Sebastien Haller sent hosts Cote d’Ivoire into the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final as they defeated Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in Wednesday’s second semifinal at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium.
#AFCON2023: Super Eagles soar on to final, pecks South Africa 4-2 in deciding penalties
The Nigeria Super Eagles soar to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time since winning the competition back in 2013 after battling through a pulsating penalty shootout in a thrilling semi-final encounter against South Africa.