All eyes on Ighalo as Nigeria battle South Africa tomorrow

<br> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <img height="295" src="https://i2.wp.com/www.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Ighalo-1-e1539719628222.jpg?resize=700%2C517&ssl=1" width="400"></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> All eyes are on former English Premier League forward Odion Ighalo as the Super Eagles battle South Africa for a semi-final place in the African Cup of Nations in Egypt.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> Bets are on the striker as the one who can burst the South African bubble when the countries clash Wednesday in the quarter-final in Cairo.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> The 30-year-old, who played for Watford before moving to China two years ago, has scored three goals at the African football showpiece in Egypt.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> That tally gives him a share of the lead in the Golden Boot race with Senegalese Sadio Mane, Congolese Cedric Bakambu and Algerian Adam Ounas.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div>

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2019 AFCON: Tunisia beat Ghana on penalties to reach quarter-finals

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5eJsSdHYs1s/XSRLpUGuCHI/AAAAAAAAJSQ/fHH11-EUvbQ82AxVUZnfcqE_gIw_fvgRACLcBGAs/s1600/Tunisia-750x430.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="750" height="228" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5eJsSdHYs1s/XSRLpUGuCHI/AAAAAAAAJSQ/fHH11-EUvbQ82AxVUZnfcqE_gIw_fvgRACLcBGAs/s400/Tunisia-750x430.jpg" width="400"></a></div> <br> Tunisia beat Ghana on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final with Madagascar.<br> <br> Goalkeeper Farouk Ben Mustapha was the hero, coming on for the shootout and saving Caleb Ekuban’s penalty.<br> <br> Tunisia had been seconds away from winning in 90 minutes, but substitute Rami Bedoui headed into his own net in injury time, with his first touch.<br> <br> They had led in Ismailia through Taha Yassine Khenissi’s goal from Wajdi Kechrida’s cross.<br> <br> Leeds striker Ekuban was the only player to fail with his kick in the shootout, with Ferjani Sassi scoring the winning kick.<br>

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Tunisia beat Ghana on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final with Madagascar. Goalkeeper Farouk Ben Mustapha was th...

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AFCON 2019: Ivory Coast sail into the q/finals after beating Mali 1-0

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x_jqPUK4dlo/XSOGZsr6aLI/AAAAAAADSQw/NC-e7py48AsZFUYrN2h-3_nN8gOF3kL9gCLcBGAs/s640/zaha%2Bivory%2Bcoast.jpg" width="640"></div> <br> Wilfried Zaha scored the winner as the Ivory Coast beat Mali 1-0 to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.<br> <br> The Crystal Palace forward, who has been linked with a summer move to Arsenal, raced on to Sylvain Gbohouo's deep free-kick and got to the ball before Mali goalkeeper Djigui Diarra.<br> <br> Mali had been wasteful with Moussa Marega and Moussa Djenepo both missing good opportunities when well placed.<br>

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Wilfried Zaha scored the winner as the Ivory Coast beat Mali 1-0 to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. The Crystal Palace ...

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Messi facing two-year ban over Copa America ‘corruption’ comment

<br> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <o:p> </o:p><img height="360" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/messi.jpg" width="640"></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> Argentina captain, Lionel Messi is likely to face a two-year ban from international football, over comments he made after their win over Chile in the Copa America third-place playoff, the UK Mirror reports.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> Messi and his team-mates lost to rivals Brazil in the semi-final. The hosts went on to defeat Peru in Sunday’s final.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> Messi was sent off in the third-place playoff following a tussle Chile’s Gary Medel, in which the former Cardiff midfielder appeared to be the aggressor.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> But the referee gave both players their marching orders and the Barcelona superstar stated afterwards: “There is no doubt, the whole thing is set up for Brazil. I hope the VAR and referees don’t play any part in the final and that Peru can compete but it looks tough to me.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"> <o:p></o:p></div>

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Tennis: Serena Williams into Wimbledon quarter-finals

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t7NvDixVrhQ/XSNMHcLL7VI/AAAAAAAAJRo/PJ7ZcyIrMBAVXQaxSodlTStJjh23kVkYQCLcBGAs/s1600/serena.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="156" data-original-width="323" height="192" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t7NvDixVrhQ/XSNMHcLL7VI/AAAAAAAAJRo/PJ7ZcyIrMBAVXQaxSodlTStJjh23kVkYQCLcBGAs/s400/serena.jpg" width="400"></a></div> <br> Seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams coasted into the quarter-finals on Monday beating Spaniard Carla Suarez Navarro 6-2, 6-2.<br> <br> The path for the 37-year-old American of equalling Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 Grand Slam titles appears significantly easier.<br>

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Jose Mourinho rejects lucrative contract offer

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PjMebK90tmU/XSNKKPUPZfI/AAAAAAAAJRg/RRtIErxPT_cnNWWRt5l3SOqPCvivCiQeQCLcBGAs/s1600/Jose-Mourinho.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="357" data-original-width="480" height="297" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PjMebK90tmU/XSNKKPUPZfI/AAAAAAAAJRg/RRtIErxPT_cnNWWRt5l3SOqPCvivCiQeQCLcBGAs/s400/Jose-Mourinho.jpg" width="400"></a></div> <br> Former Manchester United and Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has rejected a lucrative offer to manage in China.<br> <br> Mourinho had reportedly been approached by Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande with a contract offer worth £88m.<br> <br> It would have made him the world’s best-paid manager but Mourinho wanted to stay in Europe with his family.<br> <br> Mourinho has been out of work since he was sacked by Manchester United last December.<br> <br> Guangzhou are currently managed by Italian World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro.<br>

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Lagosians blast slam Sanwo-Olu for donating N41.4 million to Super Eagles because of Cameroon victory

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="600" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I2v2f5MOiX4/XSLkj3xnnqI/AAAAAAADSP0/xAMh-LjegQMteqCN9M_HBoeeHf1stJQMwCLcBGAs/s400/sanwo-olu%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="400"></div> <br> Lagos residents have faulted the governor of the state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, over the $5,000 he donated to each Nigerian player for the Round of 16 victory over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.<br> <br> The governor made the donation, which amounts to $115,000 (N41.4m) for 23 players in the team, excluding the technical crew and support staff, during the half time pep talk with the players.<br> <br> It was learnt that Sanwo-Olu made the donation as part of efforts to help revive the Eagles chances, who were then losing 2-1 to the Cameroonians.<br>

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How we staged miraculous comeback against Cameroon – Super Eagles

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-erj40xazFS8/XSLhrQmbOhI/AAAAAAADSPc/oSXPIZxLcvE4D7h1_0nn8roAuW8Kych4QCLcBGAs/s1600/MUSA%2Biwobi%2Bighalo%2Beagles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="530" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-erj40xazFS8/XSLhrQmbOhI/AAAAAAADSPc/oSXPIZxLcvE4D7h1_0nn8roAuW8Kych4QCLcBGAs/s1600/MUSA%2Biwobi%2Bighalo%2Beagles.jpg"></a></div> <br> <br> The trio William Troost-Ekong, Oghenekaro Etebo and Daniel Akpeyi have revealed how the Super Eagles staged a historic comeback against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon to win 3-2,<i> Sports Extra </i>reports.<br> <br> In separate interviews after their match against Cameroon, the trio hinted that the half time pep-talk, fans backing, coupled with the tactical changes made by Gernot Rohr saw them outshine the defending champions.<br> <br> Goals from StephaneBahoken and Clinton N’Jie late in the second half cancelled out Odion Ighalo’s opener in the 19th minute.<br>

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Madagascar qualify for AFCON quarter-finals

<br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="1183" data-original-width="1600" height="295" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--ao5L4oD6r8/XSJD1_THsSI/AAAAAAADSO0/WseEMVKaLaUciOY5eHfvTPqNlpCJ603zACLcBGAs/s400/madagascar.jpg" width="400"></div> <br> Africa Cup of Nations debutants Madagascar kept their remarkable run going on Sunday with a penalty shootout victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo after a 2-2 draw to secure a place in the quarter-finals.<br> <br> Ibrahim Amada’s wonder strike put Madagascar ahead just nine minutes in at Alexandria Stadium but DR Congo responded swiftly as China-based forward Cedric Bakambu headed home his third goal in two matches.<br> <br> Madagascar captain Faneva Andriatsima nodded the Indian Ocean islanders back ahead with a quarter-hour remaining only for Chancel Mbemba to haul DR Congo level at a corner in the final minute.<br>

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USA beat Netherlands in women’s World Cup final to retain title

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k218FIF2hlE/XSIoHfexIYI/AAAAAAAAJQA/TbjS4i6yCq4hNUpE1_Ztdq6bc3ZH5XHoACLcBGAs/s1600/world-cup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k218FIF2hlE/XSIoHfexIYI/AAAAAAAAJQA/TbjS4i6yCq4hNUpE1_Ztdq6bc3ZH5XHoACLcBGAs/s400/world-cup.jpg" width="400"></a></div> <br> A Megan Rapinoe penalty and a Rose Lavelle strike gave the United States a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in the women’s World Cup final in Lyon on Sunday as the holders retained their title.<br> <br> After a goalless first half, the USA went in front just after the hour when Rapinoe converted a spot-kick given following a VAR review.<br>

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Pogba included in Man Utd squad for pre-season tour amid transfer talk

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N0AlKU63hgc/XSHrEebzsKI/AAAAAAAAJO4/NIcliSyAzxMgnhMS4DHlqDeW9eyo3yC7QCLcBGAs/s1600/skysports-paul-pogba-manchester-united_4625974.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N0AlKU63hgc/XSHrEebzsKI/AAAAAAAAJO4/NIcliSyAzxMgnhMS4DHlqDeW9eyo3yC7QCLcBGAs/s400/skysports-paul-pogba-manchester-united_4625974.jpg" width="400"></a></div> <br> Paul Pogba has been included in Manchester United’s squad for their pre-season tour despite the France star’s apparent desire to leave the Premier League club.<br> <br> It had been claimed Pogba might refuse to make the trip amid reports the midfielder is keen to force a move away from Old Trafford.<br> <br> Real Madrid and Pogba’s former club Juventus are both said to be interested in signing him and in June he said: “now could be a good time to find a new challenge”.<br> <br> Pogba had missed United’s training sessions this week with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s permission.<br>

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AFCON: Lawan hails Super Eagles

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-u4p4XnU8A/XSHps_QDCXI/AAAAAAAAJOw/yeNNhXSFhQsEsWCoLg5kTefaUf2apBlAwCLcBGAs/s1600/super%2Beagles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="768" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-u4p4XnU8A/XSHps_QDCXI/AAAAAAAAJOw/yeNNhXSFhQsEsWCoLg5kTefaUf2apBlAwCLcBGAs/s400/super%2Beagles.jpg" width="400"></a></div> <br> Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has felicitated with Nigeria’s Super Eagle for beating the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 3-2 in the ongoing 2019 African Cup of Nation (AfCON) in Egypt.<br> <br> Lawan said the victory which advanced Nigeria to quarter-finals of the tournament was well deserved considering the high skills and dexterity exhibited by Super Eagles.<br> <br> A statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mohammed Isa, quoted the Senate President, saying, “coming behind, after taking the lead, to beat Cameroon reinforced what our Eagle are known for; never to be counted out until the final whistle.<br> <br> “This victory could never have come at a better time than now when Nigeria is desperately looking for a unifying act.<br>

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2019 AFCON : NLO hails Super Eagles’ resilience

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GdqCW7m4Jz8/XSHgMo1G8RI/AAAAAAAAJOo/KU_G7VzNrLEpv9yjNeIleRvSZ_ex40CtQCLcBGAs/s1600/super%2Beagles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="768" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GdqCW7m4Jz8/XSHgMo1G8RI/AAAAAAAAJOo/KU_G7VzNrLEpv9yjNeIleRvSZ_ex40CtQCLcBGAs/s400/super%2Beagles.jpg" width="400"></a></div> <br> The Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) has hailed the Super Eagles for their resilience in the tension soaked match against Cameroon in the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON).<br> <br> The Super Eagles came from behind, after taking the lead, to beat Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions 3-2 and advance to the quarter-finals of 2019 AFCON in Egypt. <br> <br> A Director in the NLO Board, Ebere Amaraizu, said on Saturday in Enugu shortly after the Nigeria vs Cameroon match that the Super Eagles had a magnificent comeback into the tournament after their awful last group match against Madagascar.<br> <br> Amaraizu noted that the team played in a coordinated manner and they put up a good fighting spirit today. According to him, they have put in lots of effort and determination in the match, even when the Cameroon fought very hard throughout the game.<br>

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AFCON 2019: Sunday Oliseh speaks on Nigeria’s win over Cameroon, predicts South Africa clash

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sBSSiGK2bqk/XSG0-kdLB1I/AAAAAAADSOs/Ix5PKxXLsborE6RHi-Y8Yr6zQMHNaV-JwCLcBGAs/s1600/oliseh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="173" data-original-width="291" height="237" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sBSSiGK2bqk/XSG0-kdLB1I/AAAAAAADSOs/Ix5PKxXLsborE6RHi-Y8Yr6zQMHNaV-JwCLcBGAs/s400/oliseh.jpg" width="400"></a></div> <br> Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh, has hailed the team’s mental strength following their 3-2 win over Cameroon, in an Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash on Saturday.<br> <br> Nigeria fought back from a goal down at half-time to edge the Indomitable Lions, scoring twice in three second-half minutes.<br> <br>

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Messi sent off as Argentina beat Chile to win Copa America bronze

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HFde7S71D2U/XSEdqMyIVJI/AAAAAAADSNs/xhTQlBtHivw2OZzGOjcg6vh_tZCgVmtcQCLcBGAs/s1600/messi%2Baa.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HFde7S71D2U/XSEdqMyIVJI/AAAAAAADSNs/xhTQlBtHivw2OZzGOjcg6vh_tZCgVmtcQCLcBGAs/s640/messi%2Baa.png" width="640"></a></div> <br> <br> Lionel Messi was sent off following a clash with defender Gary Medel in the 37th minute of Argentina’s 2-1 Copa America third-place playoff victory over Chile on Saturday.<br> <br> The straight red card marked the first time the Barcelona forward has been sent off in a senior game for club or country since his debut with the national team in 2005.<br> <br> With Argentina up 2-0, Messi put in a hard challenge on Medel who was shepherding the ball out of play.<br> <br> The two players then aggressively bumped chests a number of times before the match referee intervened and immediately flashed reds for both.<br>

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AFCON: Super Eagles get $100,000 for Cameroon victory, $25,000 per goal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ydaxS4Z6FgQ/XSEYf-7rWwI/AAAAAAADSNk/evlCOgIFkI42H437T90yIdju-XFFYAb0QCLcBGAs/s1600/super-eagles.-877x470%2B2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="470" data-original-width="877" height="342" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ydaxS4Z6FgQ/XSEYf-7rWwI/AAAAAAADSNk/evlCOgIFkI42H437T90yIdju-XFFYAb0QCLcBGAs/s640/super-eagles.-877x470%2B2018.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has been voted the man of the match in their triumph over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.<br> <br> The Super Eagles also got some harvest of bonuses as the team earned $75,000 promised by Aiteo boss, $25k per goal and $100,000 for their victory. <br> <br> The Super Eagles have now booked a quarter final date with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa after the South Africans shocked host, Egypt, in their knockout clash. Meanwhile, Lagos State Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu has joined jubilating Nigerians in celebrating the Eagles’ victory. Sanwo-Olu said they expected the Eagles to come to the party and they did just that and the victory is deserved. <br> <br>

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#AFCON2019 - South Africa shock Egypt, set up Q/Final match with Nigeria

<b><br></b> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="894" data-original-width="1341" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xUwPltyzei4/XSEXTIMvfnI/AAAAAAADSNc/WOWpYrUqvMQVHd3zsX4WanWfrmDyhLQ1ACLcBGAs/s640/South-Africa.jpg" width="640"></div> <b><br></b> <b>South Africa knocked hosts Egypt out of the Africa Cup of Nations and booked their place in the quarter-finals with a late winner in Cairo.</b><br> <br> With Egypt committing players forward in the final stages, South Africa hit on the counter-attack as Thembinkosi Lorch calmly slotted into the corner.<br> <br> The Super Eagles eliminated defending champions Cameroon in their Round of 16 clash on Saturday.<br> <br> Gernot Rohr’s men won 3-2, despite losing 2-1 at the break.<br>

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BREAKING: Super Eagles defeat Cameroon to cruise into AFCON Q/Finals

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zRNOM7o69fU/XSDebaGySOI/AAAAAAADSNM/7tSqG2R3GF08P_4UMYXvIhCb4Ow27OnAACLcBGAs/s1600/eagles2%2Biwobi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="600" height="334" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zRNOM7o69fU/XSDebaGySOI/AAAAAAADSNM/7tSqG2R3GF08P_4UMYXvIhCb4Ow27OnAACLcBGAs/s640/eagles2%2Biwobi.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <b>Goals from Odion Ighalo and Alex Iwobi ensured that Nigeria eliminated the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and cruised into the Q/Finals of the 2019 African Cup of Nations after a thrilling 3-2 victory in Alexandria on Saturday.</b><br> <br> China-based forward Ighalo bundled home a scrappy opener but Clarence Seedorf’s Cameroon hit back through Stephane Bahoken and Clinton Njie with two quick-fire goals before half-time.<br> <br> Nigeria drew level as Ighalo volleyed in his second just past the hour and he then turned provider to play in Iwobi to steer home three minutes later and set up the prospect of a highly anticipated quarter-final clash with hosts and favourites Egypt.<br> <br>

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Buhari salutes Super Eagles for beating Indomitable Lions of Cameroon

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LTG3MxTUwZU/XSDvs414B6I/AAAAAAADSNU/V-WnALcN4QAZdjWb9xhmKQuTCQ6UmflXQCLcBGAs/s1600/buhari-eagles-1024x683.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LTG3MxTUwZU/XSDvs414B6I/AAAAAAADSNU/V-WnALcN4QAZdjWb9xhmKQuTCQ6UmflXQCLcBGAs/s640/buhari-eagles-1024x683.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for making progress in the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Egypt, after a delightful win over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.<br> <br> In a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Saturday, Buhari acknowledged the hard work, team spirit and sportsmanship the Eagles had exhibited in the tournament. <br> <br> The president said such virtues were good signs for a team destined to excel, but added, however, that there were more hurdles to scale before lifting the trophy. <br> <br>

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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for making progress in the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Egy...

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Nigeria vs Cameroon: Rohr makes five changes to Super Eagles starting XI

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="530" height="303" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--l_liPKSTQo/XSCuA2-n27I/AAAAAAADSMg/RHeoU8m4as40yH2KM9GljTrdrMDS5E0CwCLcBGAs/s400/MUSA%2Biwobi%2Bighalo%2Beagles.jpg" width="400"></div> <br> <br> Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has made several changes to his starting line-up, for the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash against Cameroon at the Alexandria Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.<br> <br> Daniel Akpeyi returns in goal, while Ikechukwu Ezenwa is benched.<br> <br> The back four is made up of Ola Aina, Chidozie Awaziem, Kenneth Omeruo and William Troost-Ekong.<br>

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Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has made several changes to his starting line-up, for the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16...

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