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Lookman Strikes To Send Nigeria Into AFCON Semis Against Angola

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February 02 (THEWILL) - Ademola Lookman’s second-half strike was enough to book Nigeria’s place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals with a 1-0 victory over Angola on Thursday. The win continues Nigeria’s excellent quarter-final record in the competition,...
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Nigeria, Angola Set For AFCON Quarter-Final Showdown

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February 01, (THEWILL) - The stage is set for an exciting Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash as Nigeria and Angola prepare to face off at 6 pm on Friday. The match will take place at the Felix...
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Nigeria Primed For AFCON Glory After Favourites Crash Out

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January 31, (THEWILL) - The stunning elimination of the top five African teams in the FIFA rankings from the 2024 Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON), has put the tournament wide open, greatly boosting three-time champions Nigeria's chances of...
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South Africa Stun Morocco To Reach AFCON Quarter-Finals

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January 31, (THEWILL) - South Africa pulled off a major upset by beating Morocco 2-0 in the round of 16 match of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday. Goals from Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena in...
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Senegal’s Diatta Accuses CAF Of Corruption Following AFCON Exit

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January 30, (THEWILL) - Monaco winger Krepin Diatta launched an angry tirade against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after Senegal, the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions, were knocked out of the 2024 tournament by Ivory Coast on...
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AFCON: Ivory Coast Stun Defending Champions Senegal

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January 30, (THEWILL) - The Ivory Coast national football team orchestrated a dramatic comeback victory over defending Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), champions Senegal, on Sunday, beating the favourites in a penalty shootout after extra time. The hosts...
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Vitoria Under Fire Following Egypt’s AFCON Embarrassment

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January 29, (THEWILL) - The Egyptian national football team is facing an unclear future following their shock Round of 16 exit from the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. After a 1-1 draw and penalty shootout loss to...
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Mpasi Writes Name Into Congo Folklore With Decisive Penalty Against Egypt

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January 29, (THEWILL) - Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi was the hero for DR Congo, scoring the winning penalty in their dramatic 8-7 shootout victory over Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations. Mpasi held his nerve under pressure to...
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Bayo Scores Late Winner To Send Guinea To AFCON Quarter-Finals

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
January 29, (THEWILL) - Guinea are through to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 1-0 victory over 10-man Equatorial Guinea on Sunday. Mohamed Bayo scored the winning goal with just 22 seconds left...
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Lookman Nets Brace As Nigeria Progresses To AFCON Quarter-Finals

Jude Obafemi, THEWILL -
January 27, (THEWILL) - Ademola Lookman was the hero for Nigeria on Saturday night, scoring two goals to lead the Super Eagles to an impressive 2-0 victory over Africa Cup of Nations favourites Cameroon. The win books Nigeria's place...
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Mended Fences: 1,000 Goals In Sight As Ronaldo and Portugal Reconciliation Takes Shape

Cristiano Ronaldo’s turbulent relationship with the Portugal national team could be heading towards an unexpected reconciliation, with reports suggesting the veteran forward may return for one final international chapter as he closes in on the historic 1,000-goal milestone.
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