Author: Chidozie Okoroji

The Super Eagles look set to smile home with $192,500 after beating Cameroon in the round of 16 of ongoing African Cup of Nations in Egypt. Alteo boss Benedict Peters had promised to give the team $100,000 if they beat Cameroon and additional $25,000 per goal. It’s also believed that the Lagos state government also promised to reward each player with $5,000 while the NFF will pay each player $12,500 as earlier agreed with the players. The players put the devastating defeat to Madagascar behind them and sent the defending champions parking from the tournament. Three time African Champions will…

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Argentina Captain Lionel Messi has hit out at the South American Football Authority, accusing them of setting up Brazil to win the tournament. Argentina finished third after overcoming Chile 2-1 on Saturday, but the game was overshadowed by the first half dismissal of the Argentine captain after clashing with Chilean player Medel . However, it was believed that Messi had done nothing wrong to warrant the matching order, after it appeared that Medel had brought his forward, as both players squared up in an awkward exchange. The 32-year-old Barcelona captain, later went on to shun the medal presentation, before launching another…

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Cameroon goalkeeper, Andre Onana says he’s side are ready to take on Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the ongoing African Cup of Nations. The Indomitable lions and the Super Eagles will rekindle their rivalry this Saturday in Alexandria, with only a team guaranteed a place in the last eight. Speaking ahead of the mouthwatering clash, Onana who enjoyed a very good season with Ajax Amsterdam of Holland , insists, they are ready to end their recent bad runs against their opponents. “We have total respect for the Super Eagles. They are a good side and can improve on what they have…

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Super Eagles striker and Shanghai Shenhua of China hitman, Jude Odion Ighalo has revealed plans to ensure Nigeria beat them in both countries round of 16 clash tomorrow at the ongoing 32nd Egypt 2019 AFCON tournament.

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Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has been ruled out from the Africa Cup of Nations due to knee injury. The Trabzonspor new man was reported to have sustained a kneeinjury in Super Eagles’ Group B encounter with Madagascar in Alexandria last Sunday. Brila.net understands that Mikel was initially set to miss the round of sixteen clash against the indomitable Lions on Saturday, however a further test on the on his injured knee revealed he’s no in conditions to play further part in the tournament anymore. Mikel has struggled for fitness and form since returning to the national team, after…

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