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Nigeria: Gernot Rohr Tips Egypt, Senegal, Morocco for Title
Guardian, 21 June 2019
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr believes Senegal, Cameroun, Morocco and host country, Egypt are the favourites to win the forthcoming African Cup of Nations, but he also insists… Read more »
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Nigeria: John Obi Mikel Returns to Land of Pharaohs 13 Years After Historic Strike
Guardian, 21 June 2019
When Egypt hosted the African Cup of Nations 13 years ago, the current Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi was just making his way into the senior squad.Mikel had his second… Read more »
'Super Eagles Will Fight Hard To Win AFCON 2019 Title'
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has urged his players to humble themselves and remain in the right frame of mind for the Africa Cup of Nations. Captain John Mikel Obi has said the three-time African champions will give their all to win a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in Egypt.
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Nigeria: Super Eagles Will Do Everything Possible to Win 2019 Afcon - Mikel
Daily Trust, 19 June 2019
The captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, John Mikel Obi has said the three time African champions will do everything humanly possible to do their teeming fans proud in the 2019… Read more »
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Nigeria: Rohr Shuns Balogun, Picks Three As Mikel's Deputy for Afcon
Vanguard, 20 June 2019
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has picked three players to deputise for regular captain John Obi Mikel when the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations begin in Egypt tomorrow. Read more »
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Africa: Every Team Dreams of Winning the AFCON - Rohr
Ghanaian Times, 19 June 2019
AFTER missing out the on last two editions of the Africa Cup of Nations since their triumph in 2013 in South Africa, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are back in the biggest theatre of… Read more »
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Nigeria: AFCON Will Be Like War - Iwobi
Daily Trust, 20 June 2019
Nigeria forward Alex Iwobi said that the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be a serious battle as 24 countries compete for the ultimate crown. Read more »
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Nigeria: Afcon 2019 - Super Eagles Dismiss 'Unknown Sickness' Report
Leadership, 19 June 2019
Nigeria's Super Eagles has debunked reports on 'unknown sickness' that allegedly hit the camp ahead the commencement 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Read more »
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Nigeria: Afcon 2019 - Rohr Urges Eagles Players to Go Low Profile
Vanguard, 19 June 2019
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has urged his players to humble themselves and remain in the right frame of mind for the Africa Cup of Nations which begins this weekend in Egypt. Read more »
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Nigeria: Kanu, Six Others Named Afcon 2019 Ambassadors
This Day, 19 June 2019
Nigerian football legend, Nwankwo Kanu has been named along with six others as ambassadors for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, which begin this Friday in Egypt. Read more »
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Nigeria: Super Eagles' Team List for Afcon 2019
Vanguard, 11 June 2019
Victor Baribote, former Vice-President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), says the country is in high expectations from the Gernort Rohr's 23-man Super Eagles squad, ahead of… Read more »
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Nigeria: Go for Afcon Trophy, Pinnick Charges Super Eagles
This Day, 19 June 2019
After arriving in Alexandria, the venue of Nigeria's 32nd Africa Cup of Nations Group B matches in Egypt on Monday from Ismailia, Super Eagles have been charged to win this edition… Read more »
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Nigeria/Senegal: Ikpeba, Adepoju - Don't Judge Super Eagles On Senegal Defeat
Daily Trust, 18 June 2019
Nigeria football greats Mutiu Adepoju and Victor Ikpeba think the Super Eagles can still have a good Africa Cup of Nations despite their 1-0 defeat to Senegal on Sunday. Read more »
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Nigeria: Iwobi Reveals Mikel's New Afcon Role
Vanguard, 19 June 2019
Alex Iwobi has suggested that Chelsea icon Obi Mikel will likely be deployed as a central midfielder at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
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Nigeria: Anxiety Grips Eagles' Coaches As Key Players Reported Ill
Guardian, 19 June 2019
Super Eagles' Vice Captain, Ahmed Musa, Abdullahi Shehu and Leon Balogun are among the players that have reported ill three days before the kick off of the Egypt 2019 African Cup… Read more »
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Nigeria: All Afcon 2019 Matches to Air Live On DStv, GOtv
This Day, 11 June 2019
The 52 matches of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, which holds in Egypt between 21 June and 19 July, will be broadcast live on DStv and GOtv via the SuperSport channels. Read more »
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Nigeria: DStv, GOtv to Broadcast Live Afcon 2019 Matches With Pidgin Commentary
This Day, 19 June 2019
With the start of the Total 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) only a few days away, DStv and GOtv subscribers can look forward to experiencing every moment of the tournament live… Read more »
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As the African Cup of Nations draws closer, we take a look at the teams, highlighting their strengths and key players against their opponents in the group stages. The tournament - ... Read more »
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Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr has announced his 23-man team for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations starting June 21 in Egypt. Nigeria is grouped alongside Burundi, Madagascar ... Read more »
