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Afcon 2023: Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong dreams of lifting trophy

[ad_1] Nigeria had looked like they would close out victory against South Africa inside 90 minutes on Wednesday, with Troost-Ekong's penalty putting them ahead in the 67th minute.Victor Osimhen thought he had made it 2-0 with five minutes to go - but in a major twist Bafana Bafana were awarded a penalty for a foul in the build-up to that goal following a Video Assistant Referee review, allowing Teboho Mokoena […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024

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Africa: Greenpeace Africa Statement On South Africa Navy Marine Blasts

[ad_1] Underwater blasting and detonation of explosives by the South Africa Navy began at the Marine Protected area of False Bay, which hosts a sizable colony of endangered African penguins. The underwater blasting raises deep concerns about the possible harm to marine creatures in False Bay. In response to the incident, Dr. Aliou Ba, Ocean Campaigner at Greenpeace Africa said: "We express our support to all the communities of Simon's Town who have experienced this sad event last week. Our […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024

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Africa: Afcon – Nigeria 1-1 [4-2 Pens] South Africa Ratings: Nwabali Gets Cake As Peseiro Proves Mettle

[ad_1] With his two penalty saves, Nwabali proved that the Eagles have finally found a goaltender that can be relied upon. The tension was palpable, particularly as the game reached the penalty shootout, evoking memories of South Africa's goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, saving four out of five kicks against Cape Verde. However, Nigerian fans need not have been concerned, as Stanley Nwabali, who plays for Chippa United in South Africa, saved two of Bafana Bafana's four penalties, propelling the Super Eagles […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024

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US fugitive escapes police custody in Kenya

[ad_1] A murder suspect who fled the US after allegedly killing his girlfriend has mysteriously escaped police custody in Kenya. 41-year-old Kelvin Kangethe was arrested last week while leaving a club in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, after months-long manhunt by Kenyan and US authorities. A court had allowed police to hold him for 30 days awaiting his extradition. But Kenyan police have disclosed that Mr Kangethe managed to walk out of […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024

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Africa: It Is Ourpiano Now – Nigeria, South Africa Engage in Hilarious Online Tiff After Afcon Semi

[ad_1] Nairobi — Musician Tyla's song 'Water' was the background music all through Wednesday night, as Nigerians online celebrated their victory over South Africa in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Earlier in the day, pre-match, the South African musician was being celebrated by her countrymates for winning a Grammy award, and this had been used as one of the taunting tools in the build up to the match, as a battle between SA's genre of Music, […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024

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Africa: Haller fires Cote d’Ivoire to TotalEnergies CAF AFCON final

[ad_1] Abidjan — Hosts Cote d'Ivoire are through to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations final after beating DR Congo 1-0 thanks to Sebastien Haller's goal. The striker now prepares to face former club Nigeria as the Elephants chase AFCON glory on home soil. Haller was the matchwinner in Wednesday's semi-final, superbly flicking in Nicolas Pepe's cross to break Congolese hearts. His goal has thus knocked the Leopards out, setting up this fascinating clash in Sunday's final. For Haller, […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024

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