African Cup of Nations – Page 2

Seychelles v Nigeria: Eagles battle Injuries, broiling heat in must win game

·September 8, 2018
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This should be a no-contest, but some variables have ensured that Seychelles, ranked 188 by FIFA, will have their chance for a heavyweight knockout on Saturday when they face the…

AFCON Qualifier: Eagles camp bubbles with 18 players; two more to arrive Tuesday evening

·September 4, 2018
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The camp of Nigeria’s Super Eagles has come very much alive in Victoria, Mahé Island in Seychelles following the arrival of six more players on Tuesday afternoon, which brought the…

2018 AFCON Qualifier: Falcons hit camp Thursday for Gambia

·May 8, 2018
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By Chizitelu Munachimso Players of Nigeria's senior women's national team, the Super Falcons, are to return to camp on Thursday, May 10, 2018 for preparations ahead of the team's 2018…

Sow mastering overhead kicks and comebacks

·January 15, 2017
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Few things in football can bring a crowd to its feet – or lift a player off his or hers – like an overhead kick. The acrobatic finish is one…

Ibenge: We want to show our progress

·January 15, 2017
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In the array of national team coaches, Florent Ibenge stands aside from most others. The 55-year-old doubles up as national team coach of Congo DR and one of the strongest…