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Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has clarified his remarks on the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting he never intended to be “ignorant or disrespectful” after his comments sparked backlash from African football legends. Speaking on Sky Sports after Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Manchester City, Carragher claimed that Mohamed Salah’s biggest challenge in the Ballon …
Super Eagles legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has criticized former England and Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher over his remarks downplaying the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major tournament. Carragher sparked backlash after suggesting that Mohamed Salah’s Ballon d’Or chances were limited because he plays for Egypt, implying AFCON is not a significant competition. Speaking …
Augustine Eguavoen, caretaker coach of the Super Eagles, has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to secure maximum points in their upcoming double-header against Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. A win in both matches would ensure Nigeria’s qualification for the AFCON 2025 finals, to be held in Morocco. Currently sitting at the top of Group D with …
The Tunisian pilot who flew the Nigerian national football team to Libya has provided crucial details regarding the unexpected diversion of their flight to Al-Abraq, a remote airport nearly 300 kilometers east of their intended destination, Benghazi. The Nigerian delegation, en route for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya, found themselves stranded for over 16 hours following the diversion. …
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have secured their spot in the 2025 U-20 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a dramatic 3-1 victory over Niger Republic in the semi-final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship on Sunday night at the Stade Kegue in Lome, Togo. Despite going a goal down early in the match, the Flying Eagles displayed resilience and turned the tide in their favor, coming from behind to earn …