Ademola Lookman’s first half strike booked Nigeria’s place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals with a 1-0 win over Angola. The win continues the Super Eagles’ excellent AFCON quarter-final record, having lost only one of their previous 11…
AFCON 2023: Nigeria, Angola, Cote d’Ivoire, others set for quarter-final clashes
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cote d’Ivoire 2023 round of 16 fixtures was concluded on Tuesday, paving the way for thrilling quarter-final clashes. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that eight teams advanced to the quarterfinal stage. The…
Afcon2023: Nigeria To Face Cameroon as Round of 16 Permutations Supervene — Isidore Emeka Uzoatu
At last the three preliminary match days of Afcon2023 have come to pass, albeit with a mixed grill of expectations and surprises. Consequently, upon the announcement of the pairings for the Round of 16, soccer fans within Africa and around…
Nigeria rises to 4th place in country rankings — Report
Stanbic IBTC Holdings has shared some of its latest findings from the Africa Trade Barometer 2023 Issue three report. The report, which assesses key economic indicators in Africa highlights several noteworthy developments across African countries. According to a statement by…
Interpol seeks arrest of Angolan tycoon Isabel dos Santos
Global police agency Interpol is asking law enforcement authorities around the world to locate and provisionally arrest Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos, the Reuters news agency has reported. Interpol confirmed to the agency on Wednesday that it has issued a…
Angola’s MPLA ruling party wins elections and presidency
Angola’s MPLA party was declared the winner of a closely fought election, extending its decades-long rule and giving President Joao Lourenco a second term. Official results announced by the National Electoral Commission (CNE) on Monday reported the People’s Movement for…
Mourners gather in Angola for funeral of former president Dos Santos amid election results dispute
Angolans and foreign dignitaries gathered on Sunday for the funeral of long-serving ex-leader José Eduardo dos Santos, who died in Spain in July, but whose burial was delayed by a family request for an autopsy. The funeral of Dos Santos,…
Big pink diamond discovered in Angola, largest in 300 years
A big pink diamond of 170 carats has been discovered in Angola and is claimed to be the largest such gemstone found in 300 years. Called the “Lulo Rose”, the diamond was found at the Lulo alluvial diamond mine, the…
Former Angolan president Jose Eduardo dos Santos dies at 79
Former Angolan president José Eduardo dos Santos died Friday in a clinic in Barcelona, Spain, after an illness, the Angolan government said. He was 79 years old and died following a long illness, the government said in an announcement on…
Former Angola president Jose Eduardo dos Santos hospitalised
Angola’s former president Jose Eduardo dos Santos is admitted to a hospital in Spain, where he is receiving treatment for an unspecified illness. A statement issued by the office of President João Lourenço on Friday said his predecessor was in…
