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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have paid tribute to Nigerians who died while watching the team’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match against South Africa. On Wednesday, Nigeria defeated the Bafana Bafana 4-2 on penalties to qualify for the final of AFCON. However, a handful of Nigerians died while …

Angry South Africans have warned Nigerian Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, not to return to his clubside, Chippa United following his heroics against the Bafana Bafana. Nwabali, who has been impressive for Super Eagles in the AFCON so far, plies his trade for Chippa United in South Africa. While speaking on …

Nigerians who are hypertensive has been advised not to watch any sporting competition, especially football matches that are tense, but rather hear the results later as that would be good for their health to avoid sudden death or any complication. A senior medical expert who is based in Maryland, United …

The Federal Govt has promised to reward the Super Eagles for their commitment and dedication in reaching the final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The Nigerian team was made to work hard in the semi-final match against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Wednesday, …

Aleksander Ceferin said Thursday he would not seek a fourth term as UEFA president in 2027 despite the approval of controversial reforms that would enable him to extend his mandate. “I decided around six months ago that I’m not planning to run in 2027 anymore,” the 56-year-old Slovenian lawyer said …

The deputy bursar of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Alh. Ayuba Abdullahi, on Wednesday night, died while watching the semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa in the ongoing 2023 AFCON tournament. Sources said that Abdullahi died while watching the match at a viewing center in Sango area of Ilorin …

The Nigerian sports fraternity was thrown into pandemonium following the news of the death of prominent Sports journalist, Kayode Tijani. Tijani reportedly died at 55 years old on Wednesday night February 7, 2024, at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja after a protracted illness. Tijani’s death was confirmed …

The Super Eagles Nike jerseys have completely sold-out as the team prepares to clash with the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire on Sunday in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), VERACITY DESK [veracitydesk.com.ng] can confirm. This comes after both teams defeated their opponents in their respective semi-final …

President Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their victory over South Africa in the semifinals of the African Cup of Nations. The President’s congratulatory message was posted on his official X page. He wrote: “From the Southernmost cape of Africa to the Plains of Mauritania and the coast of …

The Super Eagles have advanced to the final of the African Cup of Nations after beating South Africa on penalties at the Stade de la Paix (Stadium of Peace) in Bouake, Ivory Coast The Eagles took the lead after skipper William Troost Ekong converted the penalty won by striker Victor …