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Africa's international break -- what did we learn?
Africa's national teams returned to action after the Africa Cup of Nations with no shortage of headlines.
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Nigeria
Soccer
What next for Nigeria after loss to Mali?
Mali put a spanner in the works of Finidi George's audition for the job of Nigeria coach on a permanent basis.
Soccer
Transfer Talk: Chelsea favorites to sign Napoli's Osimhen
In what could be the blockbuster deal of the summer, Victor Osimhen appears set to join Chelsea from Napoli. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Nigeria
Soccer
Finidi George impresses as Nigeria win Jollof Derby
Finidi George made a great start to life as Nigeria coach, albeit as a stand-in, with the Super Eagles defeating 10-man Ghana 2-1 in a friendly in Morocco on Friday.
Soccer
There will be nothing 'friendly' about this Jollof Derby...
Nigeria vs Ghana is always a highly-anticipated match up, and on Friday two new coaches, Finidi George and Otto Addo, will be looking to cement their contracts with a 'friendly' win.
Soccer
Ivory Coast, Nigeria head African teams back in action
Among Africa's standout fixtures in this international break, Nigeria play fierce rivals Ghana, Algeria meet South Africa, and Senegal square off with Gabon.
Nigeria
Soccer
Finidi George will coach Super Eagles vs. Ghana, Mali
Finidi George will be in temporary charge of Nigeria when they take on Ghana and Mali in friendlies this week, in what could serve as an audition for the permanent coaching position.
Soccer
Luton's Osho called up for Nigeria; Ndidi returns
Luton Town's Gabriel Osho, who was born and raised in the UK, has been handed his first international call up by Nigeria for two friendlies against Ghana and Mali later this month.
Soccer
Transfer Talk: Arsenal, PSG front-runners in Osimhen race
Arsenal will rival Paris Saint-Germain for the signature Napoli and Nigeria star Victor Osimhen, according to reports. Transfer Talk is with the latest.
Soccer
Fulham's Nigerian duo are proving to be a nightmare for opponents
Nigerian duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey enjoyed a weekend to remember as they dispatched Manchester United in the Premier League... How long can they remain simpatico?
Soccer
Argentina's axed China friendlies now set for U.S.
Argentina scheduled exhibitions against El Salvador and Costa Rica in the United States next month as part of Copa América preparations.
Soccer
Was this the best AFCON of the 21st century, or ever?
Why exactly was this year's Africa Cup of Nations such a resounding success, and will the tournament be remembered in years to come as one of - if not the - best edition of the continental showpiece?
Soccer
AFCON Team of the Tournament: Williams, Troost-Ekong, Haller star; Osimhen omitted
We name our Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament, with finalists Ivory Coast and Nigeria prominently represented in the Dream XI.
Nigeria
Soccer
Nigeria awarded national honours for AFCON run
Nigeria's silver medal-winning team at the Africa Cup of Nations have been rewarded with national honours and gifts by the country's president Bola Tinubu.
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Ivory Coast kings of AFCON, Nigeria rue Peseiro's decisions
ESPN analysts Ed Dove and Colin Udoh break down Sunday's AFCON final from the perspectives of the victorious Ivory Coast and the vanquished Nigeria.
Soccer
Ivory Coast beat Nigeria to win AFCON title
Ivory Coast have won the Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Nigeria
Soccer
Musa, Omeruo making history an added motivation for Nigeria
The Super Eagles have a rare opportunity to have two players join an exclusive club: Ahmed Musa and Kenneth Omeruo will be looking to be the first Nigerians to win the Africa Cup of Nations twice.
Soccer
Chinese city axes Argentina game amid Messi row
An Argentina friendly in China next month was canceled Friday in more fallout from Lionel Messi failing to play in a club exhibition match in Hong Kong.
Nigeria
Soccer
Troost-Ekong's superb leadership puts Nigeria on the brink
Nigeria's march to a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title continues apace, as they made their way to the final on the back of a 4-2 penalty shootout win over South Africa, and again it came down to the defence.
Soccer
How Nigeria edged past South Africa to reach the AFCON final
Colin Udoh reacts to Nigeria's AFCON semifinal win over South Africa on penalties.
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Soccer
Nigeria survive VAR drama to make final on pens
Three-time winners Nigeria were given a scare but reached the Africa Cup of Nations final after goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved two penalties in the shootout to guide his side to a 4-2 victory over South Africa following a 1-1 draw on Wednesday.
Africa Cup of Nations
SA coach Broos inspired by previous AFCON win
Hugo Broos and South Africa haven't always appeared to be the most compatible of bedfellows, but ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash against Nigeria, they find themselves united in a mutual quest.
Soccer
Are Nigeria and South Africa really 'rivals' if Bafana rarely win?
Nigeria and South Africa will meet in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals for only the second time in history, and Bafana Bafana's objective of stemming the Super Eagles' dominance against them will be their primary objective.
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AFCON: Nigerians in SA given safety warning
Nigeria's authorities called for caution over what they described as "veiled threats" against their citizens living in South Africa before both countries meet in an Africa Cup of Nations semifinal -- a football match that is renewing frictions.
Nigeria
Soccer
Nigeria's Osimhen cleared for AFCON semi
Victor Osimhen has been cleared to join the Nigeria squad in Bouake ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations semifinal against South Africa on Wednesday, but still remains a doubt to play for the Super Eagles.
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