Qatar 2022 WCQ: “Why Ghana Has What It Takes To Beat Nigeria” — Ex-Asante Kotoko Chairman
Former Asante Kotoko chairman Herbert Mensah has explained why he feels the Black Stars of Ghana have what it takes to beat Nigeria and secure qualification for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. The West African rivals will face off in the final qualifying round in late March with the winner progressing to the World Cup slated for November this...
AFCON 2021: CAF Fines Egypt $100,000 Ahead Semi-final Clash With Cameroon
The Egyptian Football Federation has been fined $100,000 by CAF’s Disciplinary Board, for failing to honour a pre-match press conference ahead of their AFCON 2021 quarter-final clash with Morocco at the weekend. This was announced in a statement released on CAF’s website. It comes ahead of the Pharaohs’ semi-final tie with hosts Cameroon on Thursday. The statement read: ”The CAF Disciplinary Board...
Tunisia Sacks Coach After AFCON Exit
The Tunisia Football Federation have sacked head coach of the Carthage Eagles Mondher Kebaier following the team’s exit from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The TFF announced the decision on Sunday, a day after the Carthage Eagles elimination from the AFCON. The North Africans lost 1-0 to the Stallions of Burkina Faso in their quarter-final clash at the Roumde Adija...
AFCON 2021: Senegal Must Expect A Tough Battle Against Burkina Faso – Cissé
Senegal coach, Aliou Cissé, has predicted a ‘big battle’ when his side faces Burkina Faso in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final tie on Wednesday. Cisse also warned Senegal players, including Sadio Mane and Nampalys Mendy, who won the man of the match award against Equatorial Guinea, not to get carried away after beating the Nzalang Nacional 3-1 on...
“Forget About AFCON Disappointment, Focus On World Cup Qualifier Against Ghana” – Eguavoen Urges Eagles
Austin Eguavoen has urged the Super Eagles players to put the disappointment of the AFCON 2021 behind them and focus on the 2022 World Cup qualifier against Ghana in March. After a brilliant start to the ongoing AFCON in Cameroon, the Eagles were shocked 1-0 by Tunisia in the round of 16. The Eagles had a perfect record in the group...
Egypt Surpasses Nigeria, Sets New AFCON Record After Win Vs Morocco
The Pharaohs of Egypt came from behind to earn a dramatic 2-1 win against Morocco after extra-time , in Sunday’s quarter-final tie at the AFCON 2021. Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah inspired the seven-time African champions to the win after scoring and providing the assist for the winner. Following the last win the Pharaohs now hold the record for the most semi-final...
Egypt Were Brave In Win Against Morocco – Salah
Mohamed Salah has praised the Pharaohs bravery in Sunday’s quarter-final victory against Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations. Carlos Queiroz’s men rallied back from a goal down to beat their North African rivals 2-1 Morocco in Yaounde. “We fought with all our might. We had to focus and clear our minds, and in the end we won the match and...
AFCON 2021: Nigeria Had The Best Team But Lost In Group Stage – Salah
Egypt captain, Mohamed Salah, has reacted to the Super Eagles’ early elimination at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Salah, who was the Man of the Match on Sunday as the Pharaohs defeated Morocco 2-1, said that Nigeria’s exit is proof of just how tough the tournament is. The Pharaohs will now face the host nation, Cameroon in the semi-final...
Why Messi May Return To Barcelona – Carrasco
Former Barcelona defender Lobo Carrasco believes PSG ace Leo Messi could return to the Nou Camp this summer. Carrasco is convinced Messi will seek to quit if they flop in the Champions League. “I see important clues regarding Messi’s return to Barca. And it may be sooner than expected. If the results do not follow, especially in the Champions League, he...
Super Eagles Will Bounce Back From Disappointing AFCON Exit -Ambassador Kemi
President Football Fans Club of Nigeria Ambassador Kemi Ogunfuwa has backed the Super Eagles to bounce back from their disappointing exit from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles crashed out of the 2021 AFCON finals in the Round of 16 following a 1-0 defeat to the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia. Augustine Eguavoen’s side were unable to maintain the...
