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Manchester United are now reportedly set to be without four star players in January 2024 due to the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament.

Not even one?!

There will seemingly be an absence of Nigerian match officials at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, despite referees from more than 26 countries being selected for a preparatory course ahead of the showpiece.

The Gambia secure their place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Congo in Morocco.

Apart from the financial implications, critics point to the apparent lack of prudence and direction. “When will they start building a standing home-based team?” another asked. “This is a lost opportunity in that if there was one(standing team),, the team should have been made to face Sao Tome and Principe. They must sit up.”

Ghana's 2-1 victory over Central African Republic sees the Black Stars book their spot at next year's finals in Ivory Coast, with Angola also progressing from Group E.

Ghana's 2-1 victory over Central African Republic sees the Black Stars book their spot at next year's finals in Ivory Coast, with Angola also progressing from Group E.

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says he will prioritize performance over victory and aims to give more players a chance during the international friendlies against Namibia and DR Congo.

One of Africa's biggest footballing nations is now reportedly "pressuring" a Real Madrid star to switch his international allegiance and represent them at the next Africa Cup of Nations. 




Manchester United could reportedly be in for a huge blow regarding their new goalkeeper Andre Onana.

He, therefore, urged the state government to hasten work at the Teslim Balogun Stadium as the team had visited the stadium and observed that construction was ongoing with other training centres that would be used for the competition.