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Morocco quest for a second AFCON titled continued as they edged out Cote D’Ivoire in a top of the table clash in Group D. The 1976 champions beat the Elephants courtesy goal from Leganes striker Youssef En-Nesyri In what was a battle between former AFCON winners, Cote D’Ivoire’s started on the attack and they almost took the lead in the opening minutes with Aston Villa striker Jonathan Kodijia almost heading in from Serge Aurier cross,  but Romain Saiss was able to head off the line for Morocco. Following Kodijia’s header, it was Morocco’s turn to threaten t Cote D’Ivoire’s goal through former Juventus centre back Mehdi Benatia. The Al-Duhail got on the end of a Ziyech cross but could not keep his header low.  The Atlas Lions continued to dominate possession with Ajax star Hakim Ziyech running the show, but they failed to create any real chance on goal. The Arsenal target tried his luck from the edge of the box but his shot was a bit too high from a direct free kick. How...

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa secured a crucial victory over the Brave Warriors of Namibia in their group D clash in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. SuperSport  ✔ @SuperSportTV ZUNGU #BafanaBafana have broken the deadlock against Namibia at last as Bongani Zungu heads home the opener! #TotalAFCON2019 258 10:28 PM - Jun 28, 2019 78 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy Stuart Baxter’s men put themselves in a great position to make it to the knockout stages of the AFCON following a second-half strike from Bongani Zungi. The goal was South Africa’s first goal at the AFCON finals since Mandla Masongo’s goal against Ghana at the 2015 tournament. Bafana Bafana went into the game following a narrow defeat to Cote d’Iviore in their opening fixture. The game started out with a slow tempo with both sides employing a cautious approach to the game following their poor results from the first game. Sout...

Premier League clubs, Chelsea, Arsenal, Leicester City as well as Spanish La Liga outfit, Levante observed the proceedings at the Alexandria Stadium on Wednesday and had gone on to hail the input of their Super Eagles stars in the victory. Nigeria’s defender Kenneth Omeruo (2nd-L) celebrates his goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football match between Nigeria and Guinea at the Alexandria Stadium on June 26 , 2019. (Photo by Giuseppe AFP Kenneth Omeruo’s late header off a corner kick from Moses Simon ultimately proved enough for Nigeria to break down the stubborn resistance of their Guinean opponents to secure a 1-0 victory and a passage to the AFCON round of 16, with a game to spare. Leicester lauded the achievement of their midfielder Wilfred Ndidi who held sway in the middle of the park in the win, writing on its official twitter handle “Wilf and the Super Eagles are through to the AFCON 2019 Round of 16”, the Foxes tweet read. Chelsea also reserved...

The police in Katsina state have arrested a Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Garba Talawi and his girlfriend, Sadiyya Alhaji Danyaya over the death of a 16-year-old housemaid. The DPO attached to Mashi Local Government, Mr Garba Talawai, and his girlfriend, Sadiyya Alhaji Danyaya, were said to have arrested over the death of the housemaid, police reports. This was made known in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Katsina police command, SP Gambo Isah, and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Katsina. “A councillor in Mashi local government, Abubakar Haruna, reported to the DPO Garba Talawai that a corpse was seen at a bush path in Mashi. “The DPO and his team went to the place and evacuated the corpse which was deposited at Mashi Primary Healthcare Centre. “Later, the corpse was identified as that of Rabi Abdullahi, 16, a housemaid to one Sadiyya Alhaji Danyaya, a girlfriend of the DPO. “Some health personnel on duty also identifi...

A domestic staff has killed his employer and her mother in Surulere area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria two days after resuming duty. The gruesome incident occurred on Thursday, as the domestic staff, Joseph Ogbu, 22 from Benue State was arrested by the police in connection with the killing. Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Bala Elkana, in a statement on Thursday said on 20 June, 2019 at about 3am, the Surulere Police Station received a distress call from No 4 Ogulana Drive. Surulere that one Joseph Ogbu, 22 years old from Oju Local Government Area, Benue State, who was employed as a domestic staff on 18th June, 2019 murdered his employer Oreoluwa John, 38, and her 89 years old mother, Adejoke John at their apartment. The suspect was said to have confessed to the crime. “In his statement, he averred that, his employer asked him to clean the house at about 9pm of 19th June, 2019 but an argument ensued between them, which prompted him to stab her with a knife. That the shock...

- A highly upsetting photo of a Nigerian lady processing palm oil locally recently surfaced online - In the picture, the woman was knee-deep in the palm oil she claimed to be refining - This picture has triggered angry reactions from Nigerians who consider her method of processing to be unhygienic A man identified as Ikechukwu Ani on Facebook shared a photo which has been considered by many to be irritable. In the picture he posted, a lady was spotted processing palm oil locally. The unidentified lady was knee-deep in the palm oil which was enclosed within a hole dug from earth. Her clothes were filthy and wet from the stain smeared on her by the oil, and in her hands, was some crude waste that was unpleasant to the eyes. Even the environment in which the woman and others were doing the processing did not look appealing. It was dirty and surrounded by green leaves. Many Nigerians did not quite like what they saw in the photo and they considered the woman's method of processin...

Lagos State is really battling for its life in terms of trucks and containers in the state. Last week, it was reported that a 20ft container fell on some cars at Apapa where they cause serious damages to both the cars and the owners. Just this week, another container has fallen on a Danfo Bus at Iyana Iba. Though it was reported that no casualties as the bus was empty when the incident occurred. Men of the LASTMA were already on the ground to control traffic and to ensure a smooth flow for drivers. Even though there was a presidential order to get rid of these trucks off the road, the order has been effective save for some parts in Apapa and Tincan Port where they are yet to fully comply. These are images from the scene;

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the Super Eagles to play every match for the honour of their motherland as they file out in their first match against Burundi in the African Cup of Nations holding in Egypt. The President, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Saturday, urged the Eagles to lift the flag of Nigeria high, and reinforce the reputation of the country as a football powerhouse on the continent. He said: “I will be watching, just as millions of Nigerians would also do. “You have our solid support, and we will cheer you to victory,”he said. He added: “Nigerians are known for their unconquerable spirit. Show this in the group stages, and even beyond. Nothing but lifting of the diadem is good enough for our country,”he stated. He also enjoined the Super Eagles to be mindful of fair play, and sportsmanlike conduct, as they strive to return home with the AFCON trophy.

Barcelona star, Philippe Coutinho, has decided to join Chelsea, according to Mundo Deportivo. Brazilian star is keen on filling the void left by Eden Hazard, who left Chelsea for Real Madrid. Liverpool, Manchester United and PSG are also chasing the Brazilian star, who had admitted that he may not be at Barcelona next season. The newspaper reports that the attacking midfielder would welcome the return to England and sees Chelsea as the “ideal destination” for him. Chelsea are in search for a star man to replace Hazard. However, the deal will depend on whether FIFA upturns Chelsea’s transfer ban.

Nigeria’s defender Chidinma Okeke (L) vies with Germany’s midfielder Svenja Huth during the France 2019 Women’s World Cup round of sixteen football match between Germany and Nigeria, on June 22, 2019, at the Stades des Alpes stadium in Grenoble, central eastern France. Jean-Philippe KSIAZEK / AFP Germany became the first team to secure their place in the last eight of the Women’s World Cup after Lea Schueller’s late strike completed a hard-fought 3-0 win over underdogs Nigeria on Saturday. The two-time world champions had VAR to thank for their first two goals in a physical encounter in Grenoble, before striker Schueller sealed the win eight minutes from time. Martina Voss-Tecklenburg’s side are yet to concede a goal in their four games at the World Cup so far. Captain Alexandra Popp gave Germany the lead on 20 minutes, nodding Lina Magull’s in-swinging corner inside the far post. Magull was involved again as Germany doubled the lead minut...

Three time African champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria started their campaign for a fourth title with a nervy 1-0 win over the Swallows of Burundi. A second half goal by substitute Odion Ighalo was all Gernot Rohr’s men needed for the first three points. Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr announced his starting XI to face the Sparrows of Burundi in Nigeria’s AFCON 2019 opener, dropping Odion Ighalo, Francis Uzoho and Jamilu Collins for Paul Onuachi, Daniel Akpeyi and Ola Aina respectively in a 4-3-3 formation The Super Eagles opened their quest for a fourth AFCON title when they headed into the game with the debutants in the opening match of Group B, but where without Samuel Kalu for the encounter against the Swallows after the Bordeaux man collapsed in training on Friday.. #AFCON2019@ourAfricanFooty Odion Ighalo scores the first goal for Nigeria at against Burundi #AFCON2019 Watch that pass from Aina #NGABDI 49 7:42 PM - Jun 22, 2019 See #AFCON2019's other Tweets ...