All posts tagged "Nigeria"

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  Handball

  Nigeria book Handball Nations Cup quarter-final place with two wins

  Nigeria’s senior men’s handball team, known as the Golden Arrows, have secured an early place in the quarter-finals of the 27th Africa...

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  AFCON

  CAF defends refereeing investment after Nigeria–Morocco backlash

  A senior Confederation of African Football (CAF) official has insisted the organisation is investing heavily in refereeing standards, following criticism that emerged...

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  AFCON

  Ghanaian referee plays down backlash after Nigeria’s AFCON exit

  The Ghanaian referee who officiated Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final defeat by Morocco has responded to criticism of his performance, saying...

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  AFCON

  Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON final

  Tournament hosts Morocco booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations final after defeating Nigeria 4–2 on penalties following a tense,...

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  AFCON

  Nigeria vs Morocco: CAF picks Ghanaian and South African officials, triggering Nigerians

  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea to officiate Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final between Nigeria...

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  AFCON

  Nigeria vs Morocco: Preview, head-to-head and AFCON semi-final talking points

  Nigeria will continue their pursuit of a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title when they face tournament hosts Morocco in the semi-finals...

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  AFCON

  Nigeria outclass Algeria to book AFCON last-four meeting with Morocco

  Nigeria produced one of their most controlled performances of the tournament to defeat Algeria 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...

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  AFCON

  Preview: Algeria vs Nigeria – pressure rises as AFCON heavyweights collide

  The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) reaches its decisive phase on Saturday as Algeria and Nigeria contest one of the most...

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  AFCON

  ‘My last AFCON’ – Mahrez hints at international farewell before Nigeria clash

  Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has suggested that the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations could be the final tournament of his international career,...

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  AFCON

  Algeria to face Nigeria in AFCON 2025 quarter-final, rematch of 2019 semi-final

  Adil Boulbina struck a dramatic winner in the 119th minute as Algeria defeated DR Congo 1-0 after extra time to book a...