Obaseki, Dan Obih, others fight deepens ahead of council polls
By Ozioruva AliuALTHOUGH there have been agitations in some quarters for Edo State to conduct local government elections, not many saw it coming this way when Governor Godwin Obaseki, some days ago, sent an amendment bill to the state House of Assembly for a review of the Edo State Local Government electoral law. This process […]
Afcon: Cote’d Ivoire, Mali settle for draw
A late goal from substitute Max Gradel salvaged a 1-1 draw for Ivory Coast against Mali Saturday to keep the Elephants’ hopes of making the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations very much alive.
Afcon: How Gyan gave Ghana victory
Just days after being taken to hospital with malaria, Asamoah Gyan lit up the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday with a late winning goal as Ghana beat Algeria 1-0.
Afcon: South Africa denied by Senegal
South Africa once again failed to hold onto a lead at the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday as they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw with Senegal in Mongomo.
CAF to announce 2017 Africa Cup hosts in April
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) revealed on Thursday that the hosts for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations will be announced on April 8 in Cairo, Egypt.
How troubled Tunisia beat Zambia, top table
The Carthage Eagles went two points clear with one mini-league round left after a smash-and-grab 2-1 victory over wasteful Zambia at Nuevo Estadio de Ebebiyin.
Ebola: Police, fans clash at Afcon
The Ebola risk at the Africa Cup of Nations is “under control”, says Equatorial Guinea Football Federation president Andres Jorge Mbombio.
Police and fans clashed during Zambia’s 1-1 draw with DR Congo after Ebola screening delayed entry to the ground in Ebebiyin.
Afcon 2015: In Eagles’ absence, Pinnick soars
Though feeling the pang of the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for and participate to defend their continental crown at the 30th Africa Cup of Nations finals on-going in Equatorial Guinea, President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has been soaring high in his role as Match Commissioner at the tournament.
Afcon 2015: 5 facts on Tunisia vs Zambia match
Five facts for the Africa Cup of Nations Group B match between Tunisia and Zambia in Ebebiyin Thursday:
— Tunisia have won two and drawn two of four previous Cup of Nations clashes with Zambia, including a shock 4-2 triumph in a 1996 semi-final in South African city Durban.
Guinea left frustrated with opening draw
There was frustration for Michel Dussuyer and his Guinea team after a 1-1 draw with the Ivory Coast in Africa Cup of Nations Group D on Tuesday.
Mixed emotions for Ivory Coast coach Renard
Ivory Coast coach Herve Renard admitted to mixed emotions after his side began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-1 draw against Guinea in Malabo on Tuesday.
“If it was before the game we wouldn’t be happy with this result. In the first half we weren’t fantastic but should have been in front from two chances for Gervinho. Then we lost a goal from an error of communication,” said the Frenchman.
