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AFCON 2019: Prize money for Algeria, Senegal, Nigeria, others revealed

The Confederation of Afrcan Football, CAF, paid the African Cup of Nations champions, Algeria, the sum of $4.5 million, Senegal, the second-placed team got $2.5m, while third-placed Super Eagles earned $2m. Algeria lifted their second ever AFCON trophy after

Peseiro satisfied with Super Eagles performance despite defeat to Algeria

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro praised his players for their performance despite the team's 2-1 loss to Algeria on Tuesday night. The West Africans took the lead through Terem Moffi in the ninth minute, but the Desert Foxes fought back with goals from

Algeria, Morocco to rival Nigeria for 2025 AFCON hosting right

Algeria and Morocco will rival a joint- bid from Nigeria and Benin Republic for the hosting right of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Sunday that it has withdrawn the hosting right of the competition

LaLiga: Messi's brace against Valencia keeps Barcelona in title race

Lionel Messi netted twice for Barcelona as they beat Valencia 2-1 in LaLiga on Sunday. The win kept the title hopes alive for Ronald Koeman's team. Valencia took the lead through Gabriel in the 50th minute. But Messi's brace either side of an Antoine Griezmann

Music: Waje, Eva, Falz & Bez - Malaria No More

“Malaria No More” is a nonprofit organization that aims to end death caused by malaria in Africa by 2015. Malaria No More aims to achieve this by engaging global leaders, rallying the public, delivering life-saving tools and education to families across Africa

Oh No! Valencia Football Team Coach Suffers Horror Road Accident

Once the excitement is over, Christmas can become a bore. That was the case for Valencia manager Marcelino - but of a different kind. The Spaniard, 52, was driving home on Christmas Eve when his car collided with a wild boar on the motorway. The incident took

Rohr Invites Deportivo Goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho For Algeria, Argentina Matches

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has called up Francis Odinaka Uzoho who plays for Deportivo La Coruna, for their upcoming matches against Algeria and Argentina. The 18-year-old's invitation was confirmed by the La Liga side via their official

Man United takes final decision on signing Antonio Valencia's replacement

Manchester United have finally decided to sign Crystal Palace right-back, Aaron Wan-Bissaka as defender, Antonio Valencia's replacement at the club. Valencia is set to leave Old Trafford on a free transfer due to a clause in his contract. The Ecuador international's

Kenya's Kipruto breaks world 10km race record in Valencia

Kenya's Rhonex Kipruto on Sunday, smashed the 10km world record at the Valencia Ibercaja, clocking 26 minutes 24 seconds to win the World Athletics Gold Label road race. A statement by the World Athletics Media department said Kipruto's half-way split of 13

AFCON 2021: Algeria, seven other countries sent packing (Full list)

At least, eight countries have been eliminated from the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. They are Algeria, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Sudan, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone and Mauritania. The teams were eliminated from the 2021 AFCON following

Nigeria vs Algeria: Super Eagles lose friendly match in Austria

Nigeria lost 1-0 to Algeria in an international friendly played on Friday in Austria. It was the first game the Super Eagles were playing this year, with te entire football calender disrupted by the Coronavirus pandemic. Gernot Rohr despite withdrawals and

Messi makes history in Barcelona's 2-2 draw with Valencia

Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi on Saturday made history in his side's 2-2 draw with Valencia in the La Liga encounter. Two goals from Lionel Messi ensured Barcelona came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Valencia at Camp Nou However, Kevin Gameiro and

Nigeria becomes second country to approve R21 malaria vaccine

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has approved the R21 malaria vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India. The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this on Monday at a press briefing in Abuja

4 times Ronaldo escaped being sent off before Valencia dismissal

   The Juventus striker was involved in an off-the-ball incident confrontation with Jeison Murillo as center-referee Felix Brych brandished a red to the Portuguese. In the replay showed, the former Real Madrid star seemed to have pulled the defender's hair

What Zidane said after Valencia defeated Real Madrid 2-1

Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane has spoken on his side's La Liga 2-1 defeat to Valencia on Wednesday. Goals from Goncalo Guedes and Ezequiel Garay gave the host all three points against Zidane's side. Zidane said he cannot blame his players for their

LaLiga: Zidane reacts as Valencia thrash Real Madrid 4-1

Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has said his team has "no excuses" for losing 4-1 to Valencia on Sunday. Carlos Soler converted a hat-trick of penalties, as the reigning LaLiga champions suffered another setback. Madrid took the lead through Karim Benzema

Champions League: Lampard reveals penalty taker after Barkley's miss against Valencia

Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has insisted that Ross Barkley is his designated penalty taker, after the England midfielder missed from the spot, in their 1-0 defeat to Valencia on Tuesday night. Given the chance to level the tie at Stamford Bridge, Barkley

Why Aribo was not invited for Super Eagles vs Algeria friendly

Southampton midfielder Joe Aribo requested to be left out of Nigeria's friendlies against the Desert Foxes of Algeria. Aribo has been involved consistently with the Super Eagles since making his debut against Ukraine in October 2019. The former Rangers player