AFCON2019: Cameroon to Face Nigeria in Last-16 (Full Fixtures)
Africa Cup of Nations: Last 16 Uganda v Senegal 5 July, Cairo Morocco v Benin 5 July, Cairo Madagascar v DR Congo 7 July, Alexandria Ghana v Tunisia 8 July, Ismailia Mali v Ivory Coast 8 July, Suez Algeria v Guinea 7 July, Cairo Nigeria v Cameroon 6 July, Alexandria Egypt v South Africa 6 […]
West African Nations Adopt ECO As ‘Single Currency’
Beginning in January 2020, countries within the West African sub-region will be able to use a single currency called ECO. The currency was adopted by the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government on Saturday in Nigeria’s capital Abuja. The West African leaders endorsed the currency at their 55th Ordinary Session and approved a road map […]
Afcon: Nigeria beat Guinea, qualify for round of sixteen
The Super Eagles on Wednesday became the first team to qualify for the round of 16 in the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigerian boys beat the Syli Nationale of Guinea 1-0 with a 73rd minute header by defender Kenneth Omeruo.
AFCON2019: Ighalo Strike Gives Nigeria Victory Over Stubborn Burundi
Odion Ighalo came off the bench to hand Nigeria a 1-0 victory over stubborn minnows Burundi on Saturday in the opening Africa Cup of Nations Group B match. The Shanghai Shenhua forward had been on the pitch only four minutes in Egyptian Mediterranean city Alexandria when he struck the 77th-minute winner. It was an unconvincing […]
I may quit Super Eagles after AFCON – Mikel Obi
Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has hinted that he will call time on his international career after the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The former Chelsea defensive midfielder made his international debut on August 17, 2005 and has since played in two World Cups for the national team with a career spanning over 14 […]
AFCON 2019 Matches/Fixtures, Venues, Dates, Time
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 tournament kicks off in Egypt on Friday, June 21, 2019. Twenty four (24) countries across Africa will be battling it out for the ultimate glory. vibeweek.com brings to you the matches/fixtures, venues, dates, and the respective time; with regards to the AFCON 2019 tournament.
Nigeria suicide attack: Triple blasts kill at least 30 in Borno
Thirty people were killed late on Sunday in a triple suicide bombing in northeast Nigeria, emergency services reported. Three bombers detonated their explosives outside a hall in Konduga, 38km from the Borno state capital Maiduguri, where football fans were watching a match on TV. “The death toll from the attack has so far increased to […]
Nigeria announces final 23-man squad for AFCON 2019
Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr has cut Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho out from his final 23-man squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.Iheanacho, 22, was included in the German tactician’s provisional squad despite a poor season in the Premier League with the Foxes during the 2018/19 season. However, the former Manchester City man, who’s scored […]
Senegal dump Flying Eagles out of FIFA U20 World Cup
Nigeria were eliminated from the FIFA U20 World Cup on Monday night as Success Makanjuola’s 50th minute goal proved to be mere consolation after Amadou Sagna and Niane had shot fellow African flagbearers Senegal two goals up before half time in the Round of 16 in Lodz. Sagna scored in the 36th minute, just two minutes after […]
Just In: President Buhari Sworn In For Another 4 Years In Office (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have both been sworn in for their second term by CJN Tanko Mohammed, at an event holding at Eagle Square, Abuja. The President took the oath on Wednesday, May 2019 in the presence of local and foreign guests at the Eagles Square, Abuja. The President in his […]
