AFCON

Nine-Man Cape Verde Bow Out Of AFCON After 2-0 Loss To Senegal

January 25, (THEWILL) - Senegal advanced to the TotalEnergies 2021 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with Sadio Mane scoring a stunning goal against Cape Verde. Unfortunately for the Cape Verdeans, they finished the game with nine after having had two...

Cameroon Bring 10-Man Comoros Fairytale AFCON To An End With 2-1 Win

January 25, (THEWILL) - Despite being without a recognised goalkeeper and playing with ten men for the majority of the game, continental debutants Comoros went toe-to-toe against tournament hosts and favourites Cameroon, but were eventually defeated 2-1 in the...

AFCON: Don’t Write Off Super Eagles – Buhari Pleads 

January 24, (THEWILL) - President Muhammadu Buhari has pleaded with Nigerians not to lose hope in Nigeria's national male Football Team, The Super Eagles, The President's remarks followed the Eagles' performance during the round of 16 matches in the ongoing Africa...

Debutants Gambia Continue Dream AFCON With Quarter Final Berth After Beating Guinea

January 24, (THEWILL) - Gambia's excellent run at the TotalEnergies 2021 Africa Cup of Nations continued with a 1-0 win over Guinea, which sent the Scorpions to the quarter-finals. Gambia generated a stir merely by making it out of their group,...

COVID-19: Comoros To Play Outfield Player As Goalkeeper Against Cameroon

January 24, (THEWILL) - Even though first XI goalkeeper Ali Ahamada tested negative for COVID-19, Comoros will be forced to use an outfield player in goal for their historic TotalEnergies 2021 Africa Cup of Nations last-16 encounter. The debutants will meet...

Nigeria Eliminated From AFCON After Disappointing 1-0 Loss To COVID-Depleted Tunisia

January 23, (THEWILL) - With a 1-0 victory over Nigeria, Youssef Msakni led a COVID-affected Tunisia into the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals against a Nigeria team that finished the game with 10 men. Tunisia survived the group stage but...

Burkina Faso Scale Through Penalty Shootouts Against Gabon To Reach Quarter-Finals

January 23, (THEWILL) - Burkina Faso advanced to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 7-6 penalty shootout victory over Gabon after a 1-1 draw, with Ismahila Ouedraogo scoring the winning spot-kick. After a thrilling late equaliser...

COVID-19: Tunisia To Be Without 12 Players In R16 Tie Against Nigeria

January 22, (THEWILL) - Several Tunisian players including the head coach, Mondher Kebaier, who tested positive for COVID-19 will not be available for their TotalEnergies 2021 African Cup of Nations round of 16 match against the Super Eagles. Kebaier was...

Troost-Ekong, Simon Make CAF Best XI As Eguavoen Picks Best Coach Of Group Stage

January 22, (THEWILL) - Following the end of the group stage of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football has named the best eleven performers in each position. William Troost-Ekong (Watford) and Moses Simon (Nantes) are...

Emefiele, Dangote, Otedola, Onyema Promise Eagles Bumper Cash Rewards As Incentive To Win AFCON

January 21, (THEWILL) - The players and officials of Nigeria's senior men's national football team, the Super Eagles, have been given added motivation to aim for a fourth African Cup of Nations trophy in Cameroon. Although it may be early...
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