by Abdul-Wahab Muhammad Ibaku | Dec 29, 2025 | NEWS, Sports
‎Algeria has secured their place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a Riyad Mahrez penalty gave them a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso. ‎Captain Mahrez converted from the spot midway through the first half at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in...
by Abdul-Wahab Muhammad Ibaku | Dec 26, 2025 | NEWS, Sports, Uncategorized
‎Organisers at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are allowing supporters in for free after kick-off in matches where stadiums are not full ‎This was confirmed in a report by a source from the Confederation of African Football. ‎The CAF source indicated that...
by Abdul-Wahab Muhammad Ibaku | Dec 24, 2025 | NEWS, Sports, Uncategorized
‎Nigeria has began their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title with a hard-fought victory over Tanzania in wet conditions in Fes. ‎The Super Eagles took the lead in the 36th minute when defender Semi Ajayi glanced home a header from Alex...
by Abdul-Wahab Muhammad Ibaku | Dec 22, 2025 | NEWS, Sports
‎ ‎Barcelona has restored their four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga with an entertaining victory over 10-man Villarreal. ‎ ‎In a breathless opening, Hansi Flick’s side took a 12th-minute lead against the run of play when Raphinha converted...
by Abdul-Wahab Muhammad Ibaku | Dec 20, 2025 | NEWS, Sports
‎The Africa Cup of Nations is set to be staged every four years following an edition planned for 2028 ‎The Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe announced this on Saturday. ‎He revealed that the change was part of a major restructuring of...
by Abdul-Wahab Muhammad Ibaku | Dec 19, 2025 | NEWS, Sports
‎ ‎Nigeria has been pitted in Group C alongside Tunisia, Tanzania, and Uganda to win the AFCON in Morocco. ‎ ‎At the last edition of the continental football competition, the three-time AFCON winners were agonisingly close to adding to their tally. ‎ ‎Nigeria lost 2-1...
