9 Jan
The year 2021 started with hope of COVID-19 ending, as life-saving vaccines were rolled out to around 60 per cent of the world’s population, however, it drew to a close with the pandemic entering its third year.
9 Jan
Three-time winners of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Super Eagles of Nigeria were formally welcome to Cameroun, yesterday, at a meeting with the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF)’s General Coordinator for the Garoua Centre, Titus Kunamuene.
9 Jan
West African leaders will gather Sunday to discuss Mali’s political crisis, with the military junta submitting a new timeframe for a transition back to civilian rule at the last minute after its first proposal was rejected.
9 Jan
Fifty years after last hosting the Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon kick off the continental showpiece on Sunday targeting a sixth title while hoping the spectre of the coronavirus does not overshadow the tournament.
9 Jan
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has tested negative for COVID-19, Napoli announced on Sunday. Osimhen tested negative for COVID-19 days after his withdrawal from the Nigeria Super Eagles squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. https://twitter.com/en_sscnapoli/status/1480110935779991553?t=rlzVdeOOkNecwgQFq3QCnw&s=19 Osimhen was primed to lead Nigeria’s attack at the 2021 AFCON which begins on Sunday, January 10…
10 Jan
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday, left Abuja for Accra, Ghana to represent President Muhammadu Buhari at an Extraordinary Summit of the Economic Community of West African States