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Nigeria/Guinea: Super Eagles Lose 2-0 to Guinea in Warm-Up Match Ahead of Afcon

[ad_1] The Super Eagles of Nigeria have lost 2-0 to the Syli National of Guinea in a friendly played at the Bani Yas Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Monday. The Jose Peseiro led-side who started the game without their star striker Victor Osimhen and first-choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho went behind as early as the 14th minute. FT. NGA 0-2 GUI#LetsDoitAgain #SoarSuperEagles-- 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) January 8, 2024 Simon Moses got a chance to level the game for the Super Eagles […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024

Africa

Africa: Afcon – Sanwo-Olu to Send Off Super Eagles On Tuesday

[ad_1] According to a press release from the NFF media officer, Ademola Olajire, the Eagles will arrive in Lagos aboard a chartered aircraft on Tuesday evening for the send-off. The Super Eagles of Nigeria will once again restate their commitment to winning the 2023 AFCON to Nigerians as they return to Lagos on Tuesday, 9th January, for a send-forth dinner hosted by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Dubai has been the Eagles' camp for the last week, with intensive training […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024

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Africa: Afcon 2023 Preview – the 24 Talismans to Look Out for in Cote d’Ivoire

[ad_1] All the countries coming to AFCON 2023 have one player, on whose shoulders lies a lot of responsibility to help their teams achieve their respective goals. The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament will showcase 24 countries, each with its own set of star players who serve as the talismans for their respective teams. These individuals might not be the most prominent on social media or the most flamboyantly attired, but they are the go-to figures in times […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024

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Guinea Bissau/Cote d’Ivoire: Guinea-Bissau Reveal TotalEnergies CAF Afcon Target After Landing in Cote d’Ivoire

[ad_1] Guinea-Bissau coach Baciro Candé says they want to reach the knockout stages of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations after arriving in Cote d'Ivoire on Sunday to participate in the tournament. The Djurtus became the second side to arrive in the West African country to participate in the tournament when they touched down at Abidjan's Félix Houphouët-Boigny Airport for the continental showpiece event. Coach Candé and his team were greeted by a traditional Ivorian welcome drumming and dancing […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024

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Tanzania/Egypt: Egypt Beat Tanzania in Final Before Afcon 2023

[ad_1] Egypt concluded their pre-Africa Cup of Nations preparations with a 2-0 triumph against Tanzania, thanks to a composed finish by Mahmoud "Trezeguet" Hassan and a penalty kick by Mohamed Salah. The win serves as the Pharaohs' solitary warm-up encounter ahead of the tournament's commencement in Cote d'Ivoire on January 13. Coach Rui Vitoria utilized the opportunity to assess certain players, fielding Zamalek's goalkeeper Mohamed Sobhy and left-back Ahmed Fatouh, both returning after a prolonged absence of over six weeks. […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024

Japan

Barcelona edge brave Barbastro to reach Copa del Rey last 16

[ad_1] Barcelona – Barcelona reached the last 16 of the Copa del Rey but were given a scare by fourth-tier Barbastro in an entertaining 3-2 win on Sunday.The record 31-time winners took a two-goal lead through Fermin Lopez and Raphinha, before Adria de Mesa pulled one back for the hard-working hosts.Substitute Robert Lewandowski netted from the spot for the Spanish champions but Marc Prat smashed in a late penalty for […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024

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Kenya: Can Shujaa Make History At Paris Games As First Kenyan Team to Win Olympic Medal?

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chair Alexander 'Sasha' Mutai is bullish the national men's rugby 7s side can make history as the first team from Kenya to win a medal at the Olympics during this year's games in Paris. Mutai said they are a very ambitious union, expressing optimism that this target is attainable so long as all stakeholders put in the work to make it a reality. "Later in the year...coming in July...we are looking at becoming […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024

Entertainment

Kenya: Showmax to Rebrand Next Month With Revamped Local, International Contents

[ad_1] Nairobi — Showmax, an online video subscription service, customers are set to enjoy more contents as it moves to rebrand next month. The streaming platform will also debut 21 Showmax Originals from four African countries and the continent's first standalone Premier League mobile streaming plan. Some of the lined-up programmes include the Kenyan drama series Single Kiasi, back with both old and new faces, and adaptations of two South African bestsellers, Angela Makholwa's serial killer thriller Red Ink and […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024

Entertainment

Tunisia: Kaouther Ben Hania’s ‘Four Daughters’ Screened in Six Us Cities

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — Kaouther Ben Hania's feature film "Four Daughters," which has been shortlisted in two categories for the 2024 Oscars, is currently being screened in six US cities. Screenings are scheduled in the following cities: Los Angeles (on January 4 and 6), New York, Chicago, Austin and Nashville (on January 6) and Palm Springs (California) on January 6, 9 and 13 as part of the Palm Springs International film festival. The screening on the 9th will be attended by […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024

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