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In an international friendly match, Nigeria secured a 2-1 victory over Ghana, claiming the bragging rights in the highly anticipated encounter. The match, which took place on Friday evening, saw the Super Eagles dominate proceedings against a resilient Black Stars side. The opening stages of the match were characterized by …

Ghanaian defender Alexander Djiku has requested to be excused from the Black Stars squad for the upcoming friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda. The Fenerbahçe player has opted to stay with his club during the international break and will not join the team in camp in Morocco. In addition to Djiku, …

In a thrilling finale at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium, Ghana’s Black Princesses secured a historic victory, dethroning Nigeria to claim the 2023 All African Games women’s football title. The game started with a 23rd-minute setback for Ghana, as a goalkeeping error gifted Nigeria the lead. However, the Black Princesses …

In a recent development, the Islamic police in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano detained 11 Muslims on Tuesday for consuming food during the fasting hours of Ramadan. Kano, with a predominantly Muslim population, operates under a dual legal system of Sharia alongside secular law. The Islamic police, known as Hisbah, …

Ghana is set to clash with Nigeria in a friendly football match scheduled for March 22 in Marrakech, Morocco. The upcoming game marks a significant reunion for the two teams, as their last encounter was during the 2022 World Cup playoffs, where Ghana triumphed over Nigeria to secure a spot …

Nigeria has requested Interpol’s assistance in apprehending three individuals accused of stealing $6.2 million from the country’s central bank by using a forged signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The suspects are believed to have colluded with former central bank chief Godwin Emefiele, who is already facing trial on multiple …

In a thrilling finale, the elephants of Côte d’Ivoire outmaneuvered Nigeria with a 2-1 victory to seize the 2023 African Cup of Nations on their home soil. The host nation secured a dramatic win, overcoming early setbacks to emerge triumphant in a fiercely contested final. The match saw a captivating …

In a thrilling encounter at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Ivory Coast, the Super Eagles of Nigeria emerged victorious against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, securing their spot in the finals of the African Cup of Nations. The match ended in a 1-1 draw before Nigeria clinched …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured a spot in the semi-finals of the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire, triumphing over Angola with a 1-0 victory in the quarter-finals. This achievement positions the Eagles for a potential fourth AFCON title, but it has stirred reactions from Ghanaians …

  Ahead of their quarter-final clash against Nigeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Angola players have been promised an astronomical sum of $250,000 if they emerge victorious on Friday. This financial incentive adds to the already impressive motivation given to the Palancas Negras, who reportedly received iPhone …