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Africa: Afcon2023 – South Africa’s Coach Speaks On Semi-Final Clash With Nigeria

[ad_1] He also noted that not many people in South Africa believed in the team. Hugo Bruce, South Africa's coach, says he will approach the semi-final match against Nigeria differently from Bafana Bafana's style in their quarter-final game against Cape Verde on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the hero as South Africa beat Cape Verde 5-3 on penalties following a goalless 120 […]

todayFebruary 5, 2024

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South Africa: How Bafana Bafana Learnt the Art of Shutting Out Noisy Naysayers in Quest for Afcon Glory

[ad_1] Bafana Bafana are into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals. This should silence their critics. When Bafana Bafana lost their first match of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2-0 to Mali, the team's detractors and naysayers brought out their loud-hailers and were ready to write them off. "Typical Bafana Bafana" was the sentiment on social media. "The pilot must keep the aeroplane idling at the airport. […]

todayFebruary 5, 2024

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Cote d’Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 – Odegbami Predicts Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire Final

[ad_1] Before the 34th edition in Cote d'Ivoire, the one named 'The Mathematical' had told everyone who cared to listen that Nigeria would win AFCON 2023. Olusegun Odegbami won the Africa Cup of Nations Cup gold and two bronze medals in seven years of energetic and diligent service to Nigeria in international football at the senior level. They called the team the Green Eagles. He was the star of the […]

todayFebruary 5, 2024

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Nigeria/South Africa: Afcon 2023 – Eagles Move to Bouake On Tuesday Ahead of Bafana Clash

[ad_1] Interestingly, when Cote d'Ivoire hosted their only previous Africa Cup of Nations finals in 1984, Nigeria played their semi-final match against Egypt in Bouake. The Super Eagles of Nigeria will move to Bouake on Tuesday to continue their campaign at the ongoing 34th Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigeria national team, which has remained in Abidjan since their opening game, will leave Cote d'Ivoire's commercial capital to face South […]

todayFebruary 5, 2024

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Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: Afcon 2023 – Simon Reveals ‘Special Demand’ in African Football

[ad_1] Moses has shone in Cote d'Ivoire and has two Man-of-the-Match awards Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has highlighted the stark contrast between club football and representing his nation, particularly in a high-pressure tournament like the Africa Cup of Nations. Simon, with two Man-of-the-Match awards, shared his insights with reporters in Abidjan. "There's a big difference," the 28-year-old asserted. "Club football is more about tactics, but African football is about […]

todayFebruary 5, 2024

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Nigeria: Afcon 2023 – Odegbami Receives Special Recognition for Promoting Nigeria

[ad_1] The National Orientation Agency (NOA) awarded him the prestigious "Man of the Week" title for his unwavering patriotism and dedication to Nigeria Former Super Eagles captain Segun Odegbami has been lauded for his efforts in promoting Nigeria during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) awarded him the prestigious "Man of the Week" title for his unwavering patriotism and dedication to […]

todayFebruary 5, 2024

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Africa: World Cancer Day 2024 – WHO Releases Frightening Statistics

[ad_1] In Nigeria, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has advocated increased awareness campaigns against cancer. As nations globally mark this year's World Cancer Day, the global health body - the World Health Organisation (WHO) - has released troubling statistics about the disease. WHO, in a statement, said the number of new cancer cases globally will reach 35 million by 2050, 77 per cent higher than the figure in 2022, noting […]

todayFebruary 5, 2024

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Africa: Floods Derail AU Mission Exit Plan in Somalia

[ad_1] Mogadishu, Somalia — The rotation of the African Union force in Somalia was delayed by at least one month due to floods, as troops remained marooned in military bases that they were meant to leave more than four weeks ago after El Niño-induced rains submerged roads, and airstrips and cut off major supply routes of the Horn of Africa country, The EastAfrican has learned. The Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) […]

todayFebruary 5, 2024

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South Africa: Congratulations Bafana Bafana!

[ad_1] Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has congratulated Bafana Bafana on their 2-1 win against Cape Verde on Saturday night. "To the semifinals we go. Well done Bafana, you have made the nation proud!" the Minister said in a social media post on X. This as the team faced off against Cape Verde in the Africa Cup of Nations Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament currently underway in […]

todayFebruary 5, 2024

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Sapporo Snow Festival opens with food areas coming back

[ad_1] Sapporo – A popular annual snow festival kicked off in Sapporo on Sunday, with food and drink areas set up after being canceled during the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's Sapporo Snow Festival, set to run until Feb. 11, features a total of 196 snow and ice sculptures at three venues. Sculptures at the main Odori venue include those based on themes such as "Golden Kamuy," a popular manga series […]

todayFebruary 5, 2024

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