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The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has reacted to the stampede that took place yesterday at Olembe Stadium during the Africa Cup of Nations, (AFCON) Round of 16 tie between Cameroon and Comoros.Video footage showed football fans struggling to get access to the 60,000 capacity stadium, which led to the death of six persons. However, in a statement via its website, CAF said they are currently investigating the situation and […]

There are reports that Interim head coach of the Super Eagles AUSTINE EGUAVOEN has opted for ALMERIA of Spain forward UMAR SADIQ to lead Nigeria’s attack in tonight’s Group D clash against GUINEA-BISSAU.SADIQ who has come in as a substitute in the last two games got the nod ahead of TAIWO AWONIYI and PETER OLAYINKA, while FRANCIS UZOHO will make his first appearance in the competition with first choice goalkeeper […]

Ghana national team coach, MILOVAN RAJEVAC has declared that he came to qualify the Black Stars to this years World Cup in Qatar and not to win the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON.RAJEVAC said this at his post-match press conference when asked if he would resign following his sides outing at the 2021 AFCON.Recall that Ghana was eliminated from the 2021 AFCON in the group stages last night […]

Super Eagles Head Coach, AUGUSTINE EGUAVOEN, has warned his team not to be complacent when they confront Guinea Bissau at the Stade Roumdé Adjia in Garoua on Wednesday.Nigeria have made it into the Round of 16 as group leaders, with a match to spare, courtesy of the wins over Egypt and Sudan in their two matches and the combination of other results, notably Egypts defeat of Guinea Bissau on Saturday.Yet, […]

Legendary Manchester United striker, WAYNE ROONEY could become manager at Everton, after the former England international emerged among the early favourites to replace RAFAEL BENITEZ who was sacked on Sunday.BENITEZ spent less than seven months in charge at Goodison Park and lost his job following Saturdays 2-1 loss at Norwich, a ninth defeat in 12 Premier League games.Now Everton are looking to appoint a fifth permanent manager in the last […]