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How Nigeria neutralised Mohamed Salah in win over Egypt

How Nigeria neutralised Mohamed Salah in win over Egypt

Nigeria interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that his “double-team” strategy neutralised Egypt star Mohamed Salah to help the Super Eagles secure an important 1-0 win at the Africa Cup of Nations. The build-up to Tuesday’s…

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THE INDOMITABLE LIONS TRASH ETHIOPIA TO REACH THE ROUND OF 16

THE INDOMITABLE LIONS TRASH ETHIOPIA TO REACH THE ROUND OF 16

Hosts Cameroon became the first team to qualify for the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations with an emphatic 4-1 win over Ethiopia in Group A. Forwards Vincent Aboubakar and Karl Toko-Ekambi scored…

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THE LIONS OF TERANGA & SYLI NATIONALE PLAYED TO A GOALESS DRAW

THE LIONS OF TERANGA & SYLI NATIONALE PLAYED TO A GOALESS DRAW

Senegal and Guinea moved closer to reaching the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 0-0 draw. The Guineans had the only real chance of the first half when Seny Dieng saved…

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Afcon 2021: Caf dismisses Tunisian complaint over match ending early

Afcon 2021: Caf dismisses Tunisian complaint over match ending early

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has dismissed a formal complaint lodged by Tunisia’s football federation (FTF) about their game with Mali ending 13 seconds early. In a statement, Caf said the Africa Cup of Nations…

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ATLAS LIONS BEAT DEBUTANTS COMOROS TO PROGRESS TO THE ROUND OF 16

ATLAS LIONS BEAT DEBUTANTS COMOROS TO PROGRESS TO THE ROUND OF 16

Morocco advanced to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Comoros in Group C. Selim Amallah fired in a loose ball to open the scoring, and Zakaria Aboukhlal…

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THE PANTHERS ON COURSE TO QUALIFY AFTER HOLDING THE BLACK STARS TO A 1-1 DRAW

THE PANTHERS ON COURSE TO QUALIFY AFTER HOLDING THE BLACK STARS TO A 1-1 DRAW

Gabon scored a controversial late goal against Ghana to draw their Africa Cup of Nations Group C match 1-1. The result puts Gabon on the verge of the last 16 but leaves the Black Stars…

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SUPER EAGLES CRUISE INTO ROUND OF 16 WITH VICTORY OVER FALCONS OF JEDIANE

SUPER EAGLES CRUISE INTO ROUND OF 16 WITH VICTORY OVER FALCONS OF JEDIANE

Nigeria cruised to a 3-1 victory over Sudan at the Africa Cup of Nations which booked their spot in the last 16. Samuel Chukwueze set the ball rolling for the Super Eagles in the third…

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SALAH SCORES ONLY GOAL FOR THE PHARAOHS’ WIN OVER THE DJURTUS

SALAH SCORES ONLY GOAL FOR THE PHARAOHS’ WIN OVER THE DJURTUS

Mohamed Salah scored the only goal against Guinea-Bissau to kick-start Egypt’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign. But the Pharaohs rode their luck as Mama Balde had a stunning late equaliser for the Djurtus ruled out…

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THE SCORPIONS & EAGLES ON THE BRINK OF LAST 16 AFTER PLAYING TO A 1-1 DRAW

THE SCORPIONS & EAGLES ON THE BRINK OF LAST 16 AFTER PLAYING TO A 1-1 DRAW

The Gambia and Mali both moved to the brink of the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations as they played out a 1-1 draw in Limbe, Cameroon. Both goals in the Group F…

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LEONE STARS SNATCH LATE DRAW AGAINST THE ELEPHANTS

LEONE STARS SNATCH LATE DRAW AGAINST THE ELEPHANTS

Sierra Leone scored a dramatic injury-time equaliser to grab a 2-2 draw against Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations in Douala. The Elephants had been coasting but an astonishing mistake from Badra Sangare…

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