Nigeria: Ekong Crowned Afcon MVP, Williams Beats Nwabali to Goalkeeper Award

[ad_1] Ekong was a rock for the Super Eagles throughout the tournament and contributed three goals. The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations ended on a colourful note, with hosts Cote d'Ivoire beating the Super Eagles of Nigeria to the trophy after winning Sunday's final 2-1. Franck Kessie with a near-post finish and Sebastien Haller's flick handed the trophy to the Ivorians on Sunday night at Stade Alassane Quattara in Abidjan. While Nigeria's dream of lifting the trophy fell short, individual […]

February 12, 2024

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Kenya: Govt Mulling Tax Review On Sporting Equipment – Mudavadi

[ad_1] Nairobi — The government will consider reviewing the tax structure for sports equipment to ensure the accessibility and affordability of sporting tools. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi hinted at this move, emphasizing its potential to encourage more Kenyans to participate in sports, particularly the youth, as a viable source of livelihood and investment. "As government, our aim is to improve the policies governing sports and the arts, recognizing their significance as sources of income and investment, especially for the […]

February 12, 2024

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Kenya: President Ruto Mourns Kiptum As an Extraordinary Sportsman

[ad_1] Nairobi — President William Ruto has described Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum as an extraordinary sportsman who has left an extraordinary mark in the globe. Kiptum, died together with his Rwandese coach Garvis Hakizimana at around 11 pm at the Kaptagat area along Elgeyo Marakwet-Ravine road. President Ruto described him as a star and one of the world's finest sportsmen who broke barriers to secure a marathon record. "He was only 24 yet, as a hero, triumphed in […]

February 12, 2024

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Cote d’Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon Final – Why Nigeria’s Super Eagles Lost to Cote d’Ivoire – Peseiro

[ad_1] Peseiro said his Super Eagles were nervous in the final compared to the Elephants, who played without pressure In his post-match press conference, Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro addressed several factors that he believed contributed to the 2-1 defeat suffered by the Nigerian national team in the final of the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. Following a series of solid performances in the build-up to the final at Stade Alassane Ouattara, Ebimpe, many […]

February 12, 2024

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Nigeria: AFCON – Gov Otti Commends Super Eagles for Coming 2nd

[ad_1] Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria for coming second and making the country proud at the just concluded African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023. Otti said even though the Super Eagles came short of lifting the trophy, the players gave their best and succeeded in further strengthening the nation's image as a formidable force in African football. Host, Cote d'Ivoire, came from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1 at the final of the […]

February 12, 2024

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Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: Cote d’Ivoire Clinch 3rd Afcon Title, Beat Nigeria 2-1 in 2023 Final

[ad_1] The delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament ended on Sunday night with host Cote d'Ivoire completing their remarkable turnaround in fortune by becoming the first host nation to win the title in 18 years with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria's Super Eagles. The highly tense final at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium, in the outskirts of Abidjan, Ivory Coast's economic capital, the same venue where Nigeria earlier defeated the tournament hosts 1-0 during the group stage, began with […]

February 12, 2024

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Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: Cote D’Ivoire Win AFCON 2023

[ad_1] The Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire have won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 on Sunday. Nigeria looked set to repeat their 1-0 victory over the Ivorians here at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium during the group stage when captain William Troost-Ekong -– who had netted a penalty to decide that first meeting -– rose to head in the opener late in the first half. However, Franck Kessie equalised just after the […]

February 12, 2024

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Cote d’Ivoire/Nigeria: Sebastian Haller Inspires Elephants to Glorious AFCON Triumph

[ad_1] Abidjan — Cote d'Ivoire sealed a magnificent TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations title triumph after coming from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday's gripping final. A packed-to-the-rafters Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan was the perfect setting for the Elephants to add a third African title in front of their loyal supporters who rallied them to the comeback victory. A first half goal by William Ekong looked to set up the Super Eagles for a fourth title before […]

February 12, 2024

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South Africa/Congo-Kinshasa: Bafana Walk Away With the Bronze Medal At Afcon

[ad_1] Captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams once again led from the front as he saved two penalties during the tense penalty shootout. He saved the final kick from DR Congo's Meschak Elia during sudden death to win the match for the South Africans. The South African senior men's team captain has been reluctant to take credit for his heroics during the tournament but will accept that his contribution was crucial. The two sides created a number of opportunities during the […]

February 11, 2024

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