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FULL LIST: AFCON bronze medal winners since 1957

FULL LIST: AFCON bronze medal winners since 19573+ hour, 9+ min ago   (842+ words) January 17, 2026 by David Bolarinwa The Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff has, over the decades, served as a defining moment for teams seeking to end their campaigns on a positive note. While the final determines champions, the bronze medal match…...

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Senegal and Morocco Seek Second Continental Title At The AFCON 2025 Final

Senegal and Morocco Seek Second Continental Title At The AFCON 2025 Final1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (461+ words) January 16, 2026 by Our Reporter The Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax on Sunday as Senegal and Morocco face off for continental supremacy at Stade Moulay Abdellah. For either team, victory would mean a second continental title with Senegal winning…...

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Super Eagles: Chelle challenged to continue Nigeria’s renaissance post AFCON

Super Eagles: Chelle challenged to continue Nigeria’s renaissance post AFCON1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1323+ words) January 16, 2026 by Morakinyo Abodunrin and Tunde Liadi Football history often celebrates the loudest voices, the most animated touchline generals but "Eric S'kou Chelle is the opposite. Calm, analytical and deeply intentional, the Franco-Malian has reshaped the Super Eagles not through…...

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Despite AFCON loss, BUA chairman to fulfill $500,000 pledge to Super Eagles

Despite AFCON loss, BUA chairman to fulfill $500,000 pledge to Super Eagles2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (272+ words) January 15, 2026 by Alao Abiodun | Senior Reporter Chairman of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, on Thursday announced that he will fulfill his $500,000 pledge to the Super Eagles despite the team's failure to clinch the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. Recall Rabiu…...

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Vision 2030: Dangote Group unveils $100b enterprise plans

Vision 2030: Dangote Group unveils $100b enterprise plans2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (466+ words) January 15, 2026 by Udeh Onyebuchi The President, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, yesterday unveiled the Group's Vision 2030, an ambitious plan aimed at building a $100 billion enterprise by 2030 through industrial expansion, consolidation and cross-border investments. The Vision 2030 will see the conglomerate increase cement…...

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Chelle hints at tactical shift ahead of Super Eagles’ clash against Morocco

Chelle hints at tactical shift ahead of Super Eagles’ clash against Morocco4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (166+ words) January 13, 2026 by David Bolarinwa Super Eagles head coach "ric Chelle has suggested a possible change in Nigeria's approach as his side prepares to face hosts Morocco in tomorrow's highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations encounter. Speaking at his pre-match press…...

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Morocco coach  targets historic AFCON finish after hitting semis

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (389+ words) January 12, 2026 by Our Reporter Morocco coach Walid Regragui hailed a "historic" achievement in seeing his side reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday, but warned that the hosts have not yet achieved anything at the tournament....

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FIFA U-17 W’Cup: Flamingos receive bye into second round  for Morocco 2026

FIFA U-17 W’Cup: Flamingos receive bye into second round  for Morocco 20265+ day, 16+ hour ago   (288+ words) January 12, 2026 by Tunde Liadi Nigeria's U-17 women's national team, the Flamingos, will not feature in the first round of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup African qualifiers after receiving a bye, according to the draw released by the Confederation of African Football…...

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OAU professors, research group call for policy reform to tackle elderly vulnerability 

OAU professors, research group call for policy reform to tackle elderly vulnerability 6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (290+ words) January 11, 2026 by Toba Adedeji, Osogbo Professors of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State alongside a research group, have called for urgent policy reforms to tackle the growing vulnerability of aged citizens in Nigeria." The group under the aegis of…...

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Dollar rain for high-flying Super Eagles

Dollar rain for high-flying Super Eagles6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (155+ words) January 11, 2026 by Our Reporter The Super Eagles are already cashing in big time on their superb run at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu has promised the team half a million US dollars should they beat hosts…...