Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Ghana’s Black Stars and Les Aigles of Mali in two top-grade friendly matches in the Moroccan city of Marrakech later this month. Both matches have been put together by NFF’s FIFA Match Agent, Jairo…
Kano soccer fans urge Eagles to secure AFCON trophy
Some football enthusiasts on Sunday in Kano, urged the Super Eagles to ensure the defeat of Cote d’Ivoire in the AFCON finals today (Sunday). Super Eagles defeated South Africa 4-2 on penalties to secure the finals’ ticket. The fans made…
AFCON 2023: Nigeria lead Guinea Bissau 1-0 In 1st half of last Group A match
Opa Sangante diverted Moses Simon’s dangerous cross into his own net to give Nigeria a first-half lead in the 37th minute of the Monday’s last Group A encounter in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d’Ivoire.…
The African soccer jungle gets ready to rumble — Isidore Emeka Uzoatu
From 21:00 (West African Standard Time) on Saturday January 13th 2024, the 34th edition of the Confederation of Football (CAF) sanctioned Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will kick-off in Abidjan, the capital of Côte D’ivoire. The opening match will see…
UBA emerges as Africa’s Leading Bank at The Bankers Awards 2023
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has once again secured its position as Africa’s premier financial institution by winning nine prestigious awards at The Bankers Awards 2023, organised by The Banker Magazine. The awards ceremony, held in London, saw UBA…
Singer Yemi Alade robbed in Cote d’Ivoire
Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade, was robbed in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire where she went to perform over the weekend. Alade took to her Instagram page on to lament how thieves got into her hotel room, ransacked her belongings and stole all…
Rotary’s growth prospects in Africa — Ehi Braimah
Close to 1,000 Rotarians from around the world gathered in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, to learn and share knowledge at the 4th All Africa Zone 22 Rotary Institute which held at Sofitel Hotel from September 5 – 10, 2022. The Institute…
Tough treatment in Côte d’Ivoire schools, expelling ‘losers’ to boost grades
Youngsters in Côte d’Ivoire return to school this week with a sword of Damocles above their heads: those with average grades of less than 8.5 out of 10 will be excluded at the end of the year. The measure is…
NIDCOM gives update on Nigerian lady ‘wrongfully jailed’ in Cote d’Ivoire
The Nigerians In Diaspora Commission has said it is working to prove the innocence of a Nigerian lady, Itunu Babalola, who is incarcerated in Cote d’Ivoire. A statement signed by Gabriel Odu for the Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit…
Enyimba record first win, Rangers lose again (Guardian)
Enyimba of Aba reignited their campaign for the semifinal spot of the on-going CAF Confederation Cup when they defeated Cote d’Ivoire’s FC San Pedro 1-0 in Aba. It was their second game of the competition, and the Peoples Elephant had…
