Tag: AFCON
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Traditional Healer Arrested for €33,500 Fraud After Promising Mali AFCON Victory
A self-proclaimed marabout, or traditional folk healer, who collected 33,500 euros by promising victory for Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations was arrested for fraud after the team lost. Mali’s national team was eliminated on Friday in the quarter finals by Senegal 1-0. The man, identified only as Mr Sinayogo, collected more than 22…
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Super Eagles Soar into AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals with Dominant 4-0 Victory Over Mozambique
The Super Eagles have secured their spot in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals after delivering a commanding 4-0 victory over Mozambique in their Round of 16 clash in Fès. Building on their perfect group stage record, where they won all three matches to top Group C, the Eagles started strongly. Mozambique, making their first-ever appearance in…
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Lookman Scores as Nigeria Beat Tanzania 2-1 in AFCON Opener
By Charles Maduka Nigeria began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania, with goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman sealing all three points in their opening Group C match. The Super Eagles controlled much of the first half and came close to scoring early, with Akor Adams hitting the…
