Fireworks as Eagles, Bafana light up Cairo
Nigeria and South Africa are at each other’s jugular in what promises to be a frenetic Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final attrition at the Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday night. The match kicks off at 9 pm Egypt time (8 pm Nigeria time). While the Super Eagles bundled out Cup holders and five-time winners Cameroon 3-2 in the Round of...
AFCON 2019: I didn’t withdraw $470m to fund FG delegation to Egypt – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has denied withdrawing $470 million to fund the Federal Government’s delegation to the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Egypt. A statement issued by Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu’s Deputy Chief Press Secretary said the attention of the governor had been drawn to a press statement by Lagos State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) claiming...
Play with determination against South Africa, Nigeria Pillar Of Sports, Ejidke tasks Eagles
As the stage is set for the quarterfinal match between Super Eagles of Nigeria and Bayana Bayana of South Africa, the Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidke, J. P has tasked the Nigerian side to play with great zeal and determination to triumph over the opponent. Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Ejidke in a statement sounded that there...
Nigeria’s train rumbles into Cairo for Bafana Bafana
Three-time champions Nigeria have arrived in the Egyptian capital, Cairo ahead of Wednesday’s potentially –explosive AFCON 2019 quarter-final clash with 1996 champions South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium. Conquerors of Cup holders Cameroon in the Round of 16 in a game played in Alexandria on Saturday, the Super Eagles have taken abode at the posh Meridien Heliopolis in one...
Nigerian Breweries reward fans with prizes…as Super Eagles hit AFCON last eight
Nigerian Breweries through its premium brand, Star Lager beer is keeping true to its promise to give fans a memorable Africa Cup of Nations experience even if they are far away from Egypt, where the biennial football tournament is taking place. Over the weekend at the Star Fan Parks across the country, it was celebration galore as the Super Eagles...
Lagos Archery Association targets 2000 youths
The chairman of the Lagos State Archery Association, Bode Ojajuni has revealed that the association plans to recruit over 2000 to the sport soon. Speaking during the association’s inauguration of clubs and investiture of patrons at the Teslim Balogun Stadium at the weekend, Ojajuni, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, said the body was determined to make the sport as popular...
NFF hails dignitaries who cheered Eagles to victory against Lions
The Nigeria Football Federation has commended top Nigerian dignitaries who were in Alexandria, Egypt on Saturday and cheered the Super Eagles to victory over Cameroon in an interesting AFCON 2019 Round of 16 clashes. Acting President of the NFF, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi listed the top officials and said the Federation is immensely grateful to them not only for their presence...
AFCON 2019: Eagles versus Bafana Bafana on Wednesday
Nigeria ejected Cup holders Cameroon out of the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations after a brace by Odion Ighalo spearheaded a spirited fightback at the Alexandria Stadium on Saturday. The Round of 16 clash was not given much of a rating after Nigeria suffered a nightmarish 2-0 defeat by lowly Madagascar in their final group match on Saturday and Cameroon...
BURUJ CEO HAILS SUPER EAGLES ON AFCON FEAT – Emphasises The Place Of Football In Youth Development And Sustaining National Unity
The CEO of Buruj Sports Academy has joined millions of Nigerian soccer fans both at home and abroad to congratulate the Super Eagles as there will be a new winner at the Total Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2019 after defending champions Cameroon were sent packing by Nigeria who beat them 3-2 in a five-goal round of 16 thrillers...
PRESIDENT BUHARI HAILS SUPER EAGLES AFCON PROGRESS
President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the Super Eagles of Nigeria for making progress in the African Cup of Nations Egypt 2019, after a delightful win over Cameroonian football team. President Buhari recognises the hard work, team spirit and sportsmanship the boys have exhibited in the tournament, which are good signs for a team destined to excel. With yet more hurdles to scale...
