The Nigerian team lives up to expectation as a defending champion and as a favourite in the just concluded FIFA U-17 World Cup, Chile 2015. The golden eaglet overcame a spirited Mali side 2-0 in the final, thereby retaining the crown they secured so impressively two years ago in the United Arab Emirates. Belgium had earlier finished third, after seeing off Mexico in a pulsating … [Read more...]
TWO AFRICAN NATIONAL TEAMS WILL PLAY IN THE FINAL OF FIFA UNDER 17 WORLD CUP FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 22 YEARS
Three weeks ago, 24 teams from six continents arrived in South America to contest the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015. After fifty-two matches, it has been confirmed that an African side will definitely lift the trophy, while Belgium and Mexico will seek to end their campaign on a high note by winning bronze before the tournament showpiece gets underway. The … [Read more...]
Ivory Coast beats Ghana 9-8 on penalties to win Africa Cup of Nations 2015
Goalkeeper Boubacar Barry scored the decisive goal as Ivory Coast ended a 23-year Africa Cup of Nations title drought by winning 9-8 on penalties after the final ended 0-0 following extra time. Before netting, veteran Barry had set up the match-winning chance by diving to his left and pushing away a spot-kick from Ghana goalkeeper Razak Braimah. Ivory Coast triumphed … [Read more...]
Ghana defeated hosts Equatorial Guinea 3-0 to book a place for the final on Sunday
A brace from brothers Jordan and Andrew Ayew and a record 1500th tournament goal by Mubarak Wakaso ushered Ghana into the final of the 30th Orange Africa Cup of Nations as they defeated hosts Equatorial Guinea 3-0 in Malabo. Play was halted eight minutes from time in this Africa Cup of Nations semi-final as missiles were thrown on the pitch by some disgruntled home … [Read more...]
Africa Cup of Nations 2015 opens : Equatorial Guinea draws with Congo
There was a touch of quality from a Champions League player, heroics from a part-time goalkeeper from Deportivo Mongomo, and a raucous atmosphere here on the opening day of the 30th Africa Cup of Nations. Streets were jammed hours before the opening game, a 1-1 draw between the hosts, Equatorial Guinea, and Congo, and the capacity here of 35,700 was exceeded as noisy home … [Read more...]