Canadian-Nigerian actor, screenwriter, film producer and director Pascal Atuma has urged Nigerians to actively engage in the political process, carefully scrutinising candidates vying for leadership positions in the future. Mr Atuma, in a statement on Thursday, urged Nigerians to awaken before it’s too late. Decrying the rampant corruption plaguing the country, the movie director emphasised … Read more
While some Nigerians seemed to have accepted the Super Eagle’s disappointing loss against host nation Ivory Coast at the AFCON final match in good faith, others have taken out the disappointment on some key players by bullying and blaming them for the match’s outcome. Ivory Coast defeated Nigeria by 2-1 in a keenly contested match … Read more
Ivory Coast picked up its third Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday evening as the side came from behind at half-time to beat Nigeria 2-1 on home soil. The Elephants’ win in Abidjan means they become the first nation to win an AFCON title as the hosts since Egypt in the 2006 edition. Sebastien … Read more
Itumeleng Khune wants South Africans to know that it’s all love and respect between him and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper and coach Ronwen Williams. On Saturday, 10 February, Williams helped the South African soccer team beat Congo and win a bronze medal (third place) at Afcon. Williams has now overtaken Andre Arendse for the most clean-sheets … Read more
The Africa Cup of Nations concludes on Sunday as Ivory Coast aim to complete a remarkable turnaround in fortunes by becoming the first host nation to win the title in 18 years when they meet the Nigeria of Victor Osimhen in the final. The match starts at 2000 GMT at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium on … Read more
Following the reported deaths of some football fans while watching the semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Nigerian Cardiac Society (NCS) has raised concern over cardiovascular health of Nigerians. While the society in an official statement Friday could not confirm the exact cause of … Read more
Nigeria will have the chance to win its first Africa Cup of Nations title since 2013 when they take on the tournament hosts, Ivory Coast, in the final tomorrow. The Super Eagles booked its place in the final by overcoming South Africa on Wednesday, with the game having to be decided through a penalty shoot-out … Read more
DStv failed to broadcast Bafana Bafana’s penalties against Nigeria in the AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations) semifinals on Wednesday, 7 February. ALSO READ: ‘No frills’: Pitso Mosimane responds to Bafana beating Morocco 2-0 DSTV GLITCH South Africans took to social media on Wednesday evening to lambast DStv for having a technical glitch during the Bafana … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the final of the African Cup of Nations after defeating South Africa in Wednesday’s semi-final clash. The match was decided on penalties after 120 minutes of football ended 1-1. The Super Eagles scored four of their penalties while Bafana Bafana missed two of theirs. The Super Eagles did not … Read more
The Bafana Bafana goalkeeper’s father Rodney is an immensely proud parent after his son saved four penalties against Cape Verde in quarterfinals. ALSO READ: ‘No frills’: Pitso Mosimane responds to Bafana beating Morocco 2-0 ‘HE’S A STRIKER’ Ronwen’s father, Rodney Williams, who also stayed up on Sunday watching the game against Cape Verde tells the … Read more
