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Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa has jumped to the defence of a teammate who has become a target for abuse on social media after the side's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations heartbreak.

An Ivorian lady’s video seeking a Nigerian husband goes viral. She reveals her exclusive interest in Nigerian men and urges them to come for her.

Yet Fae oversaw an incredible turnaround in the team’s fortunes, as the Ivorians came from behind to beat holders Senegal in the last 16 and overcame a 1-0 deficit with 10 men to beat Mali in the quarter-finals.

Should his request be granted?

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is said to have requested a big change regarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations set to be held in Morocco.


With Orlando Pirates said to have been criticised for potentially damaging their prospect of challenging Mamelodi Sundowns by selling Thembinkosi Lorch to them, KickOff readers shared their thoughts on the matter.

Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Veli Mothwa is making headlines for all the right reasons following the unforgettable role he played within the South African squad at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.



Ivory Coast now catch up to Nigeria on three AFCON wins and will be looking to defend their crown in 2025 when the tournament heads to Morocco.

Africa may be on the verge of a disability rights revolution if game-changing legislation like the African Disability Protocol is passed across the African Union.

ImpactHouse has said the football narrative around AFCON 2023 is a metaphor for the potential success of Nigeria – a story of overcoming adversity.

When both sides faced off in the group stage, Nigeria, via a spot kick converted by captain William Troost-Ekong. pipped the Cote D’Ivoire team 1-0 as they went on to secure a second-placed finish while Cote D’Ivoire made it out as one of the four best-third placed teams.