News Africa: FIFA Says Reports On Use of Blue Cards ‘Incorrect’ [ad_1] World football governing body (FIFA) has quashed assertions that they are on the verge of introducing 'Blue Card' in football. Reports were rife on various media websites around the world that, aside the normal yellow and red card, a Blue Card will be introduced, specifically for cynical fouls where the offending player could be out for ten minutes. FIFA emphasized that no such initiative has taken place and they are even not thinking of that. "FIFA wishes to clarify […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 2
News Cote d’Ivoire: Walking Dead? Hosts Ivory Coast Storm Afcon Final [ad_1] Abidjan — They were erstwhile dead and buried after sneaking to the round of 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as one of the best four third placed teams, but hosts Ivory Coast have now limped their way into the final after seeing off DR Congo by a solitary goal in Wednesday night's semi-final. The Ivorians have rode their luck, and by extension their hard work and never give up attitude all through the tournament. They […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 2
News Cote d’Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon 2024 – Cote d’Ivoire Will Battle Nigeria in Sunday’s Final [ad_1] After almost missing out from Group A, the Elephants have booked a final date against Nigeria Cote d'Ivoire, the AFCON 2024 host, have booked their place in the final with a 1-0 win over DR Congo. Sébastien Haller scored the goal that took the Elephants into Sunday's final against Nigeria. Cote d'Ivoire and Nigeria met in the group stage, where the Super Eagles won 1-0, courtesy of a penalty from William Troost-Ekong. The host country's path to the final […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 1
News South Africa/Nigeria: Brave Bafana Go Down to Nigeria in Dramatic Afcon Semi-Final [ad_1] Coach Hugo Broos' valiant charges had fought very hard to force the match into extra time, and eventually the tense penalty shootout, after the two teams ended the 90 minutes deadlocked at 1-1. They did it while a man down after Grant Kekana was sent off in the final minutes of extra time. William Troost-Ekong opened the scoring for the Nigerians from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute after Victor Osimhen was judged to have been brought down […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 2
News Africa: Rivals Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire collide in blockbuster AFCON final showdown [ad_1] Abidjan — A titanic clash awaits African football as Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire contest the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2023 final on Sunday. This heavyweight bout sees two bitter rivals collide with continental glory at stake. February 11th will witness a final for the ages at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium. When these foes last met in the group stage, Nigeria edged out the hosts 1-0. However, with redemption on the line, Cote d'Ivoire will be a different beast. And Nigeria […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 2
News Nigeria/South Africa: Afcon 2023 – Broos’ Bafana Bafana Eager to Upset Nigeria in Semis [ad_1] South Africa head coach Hugo Broos admits Nigeria are favorites but his charges can shock them in the semifinals of the 2023 AFCON. The two former champions will lock horns at Stade de la Paix in Bouake on Wednesday, February 7, and the veteran Belgian gaffer is confident that his side can sail through. "We are very happy and motivated that we play in the semi-finals of the AFCON, for many people, it was unexpected but we did it […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 1
News South Africa/Nigeria: Djibrine Optimistic Nigeria Can Eliminate South Africa [ad_1] Police FC midfielder Abubakar Akuki Djibrine is convinced that his country, Nigeria, has all it takes to see off old-time familiar foes South Africa ahead of the pair's epic 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash taking place at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake on Wednesday, February 7. The Super Eagles are the only team that reached the last four of the AFCON 2023 campaign, with four victories and on draw and Djibrine is confident they can […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 2
News Nigeria/South Africa: Nigeria Vs South Africa – Bafana Bafana Players to Watch Out for [ad_1] As the Super Eagles take on Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the first semifinal of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) in Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria has to watch out for some players. Both teams have battled it out a couple of times at the tournament, with the Super Eagles edging South Africa 2-1 in the quarterfinals when they last met at the 2019 AFCON in Egypt. In Cote d'Ivoire, the sides have kept four clean sheets […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 1
News Nigeria: Afcon 2023 – APC Governors Splash N200m On Super Eagles [ad_1] Ahead of Super Eagles' semifinal match against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament on Wednesday, the Progressive Governors' Forum (PGF) has doled out N200million to the team to spur them to victory. Sports Development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, disclosed this in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Diana-Mary Nsan, and shared with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday. Senator Enoh applauded the enthusiasm of Governor Hope Uzodimma […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 1