Africa: Osimhen Delighted After Overcoming Cote d’Ivoire Challenge

[ad_1] Nigeria's forward, Victor Osimhen, emerged as the standout player in the thrilling encounter against hosts Cote d'Ivoire on Thursday night, securing a 1-0 victory for the Super Eagles. Named Man of the Match, Osimhen shared his elation during a post-match press conference, emphasizing the significance of overcoming the formidable host nation. Following a lackluster 1-1 draw in their opening match against Equatorial Guinea in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023, Nigeria exhibited resilience and determination, clinching a […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Africa: “We used a strategy that worked” – coach Peseiro

[ad_1] Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro says they used a strategy that worked for them in their hard-fought 1-0 win over TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire hosts on Thursday evening. The Portuguese technician is delighted to have put in place “a strategy that worked” against the hosts who had the backing of a highly vocal crowd at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe. However, he acknowledges having noted some improvement areas during this match won thanks to a […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Africa: Ekong Penalty Edges Nigeria Past Cote d’Ivoire At Africa Cup of Nations

[ad_1] Nigeria regathered their pride on Thursday night with a 1-0 victory over hosts Cote d'Ivoire to take them joint top of Group A with four points after two games at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Equatorial Guinea occupy pole position after Emilio Nsue scored the first hat trick at the tournament since 2008 to help his side sweep past Guinea Bissau 4-2 in the early afternoon game at the Alassane Outtara stadium in Abidjan Hyped as a crunch […]

January 19, 2024 3

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Nigeria/Congo-Kinshasa: Grant Already Planning Tanzania Response After DR Congo Draw

[ad_1] Zambia coach Avram Grant insisted his focus has swiftly turned to responding against Tanzania after Sunday's 1-1 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations draw with DR Congo. The Chipolopolo surrendered the lead in Douala as DR Congo's Yoane Wissa cancelled out Kings Kangwa's opener. But Grant is wasting no time dwelling on the result and is already plotting victory in Zambia's next Group F outing. "Every game is different and the next one will be different from this one," […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Blue Sharks Take Aim At Black Mambas

[ad_1] Cape Verde are set to take on Mozambique in their next Group B encounter in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium this afternoon. The Blue Sharks are currently flying high after causing an upset when they beat the Black Stars 2-1 in Group B and are currently leading in the standings. The Black Mambas held Afcon favourites the Pharaohs to a 2-2 draw in their tournament opener and looked strong in their […]

January 19, 2024 1

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Nigeria: Airline Executives Rally Support for NCAA Boss

[ad_1] Members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have expressed their support for the new leadership of the Nigeria Civil Aviation (NCAA), led by Capt. Chris Najomo as the Acting Director General, while also seeking the support of industry stakeholders. Najomo has been actively engaging with stakeholders from various sectors of the industry, and the AON, representing indigenous airlines in Nigeria, recently met with the DG in Abuja. During these interactions, he assured stakeholders of his commitment to foster […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Africa: Blinken Heading to Africa Next Week On Four-Nation Tour

[ad_1] State Department — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Angola next week, the State Department announced, his fourth trip to the African continent. The trip comes after 17 Cabinet-level official visits last year as a follow-up to the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington. President Joe Biden has also expressed his desire to visit Africa this year, but no definite plans have been announced. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said […]

January 19, 2024 3

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Africa: Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee Previewing the Secretary’s Trip to Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola

[ad_1] Office of the Spokesperson — MR TEK: Thank you and good morning, everyone. Welcome to today’s background call on Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s travel to Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola. This call will be on the record and is embargoed until its conclusion. Joining on this – joining us this morning is Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee. She’ll provide some brief opening remarks, and then we’ll turn it over to your questions. […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Breach of Contract – Court Dismisses Davido’s Preliminary Objection

[ad_1] A Delta State High Court sitting in Effurun has dismissed the preliminary objection by Nigerian-American singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and his company, Davido Music Worldwide Limited, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear and determine the breach of contract suit against him by Brownhill Investment Company Limited over the annual 'Warri Again Concert'. Trial judge, Justice Nduka Obi, also dismissed another objection by Davido Music Worldwide and Israel Afeare, challenging the jurisdiction of the […]

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