Africa 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 2
News Malawi: Chakwera Lifts Entry Visa Fees for Travellers From 79 Countries to Boost Tourism [ad_1] President Lazarus Chakwera has taken a strong drive to boost tourism in the country by lifting entry visa fees for travellers from over 79 countries across the world. Some of the countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Jamaica, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Israel and the United States of America. This comes as the Malawi government has amended the Immigration Act on visa requirements for entry into Malawi for nationals of various countries. The Malawi […] 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
Africa 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 3
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
Africa 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 2
Africa Africa: Nigeria Stuns South Africa – Super Eagles Zoom Into 2024 Afcon Final [ad_1] Two penalty goals sent this encounter into penalties, where South Africa-based Nigerian goalkeeper Nwabali made two saves to send Nigeria into Sunday's final. A cagey encounter between two past AFCON champions, Nigeria and South Africa, was settled on penalties after 90 minutes and extra time ended 1-1. William Troost Ekong scored for Nigeria in the 67th minute, while Mothiba Mokoena scored South Africa's equaliser in the 90th minute. In the penalty shootout, South Africa-based Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 1
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