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Lionel Messi and Argentina have scheduled a pair of friendlies in the USA this March against Nigeria and the El Salvador national team.

Fans have savaged the Confederation of African Football for omitting both Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali from their AFCON team of the tournament.

The hosts pulled off one of the great tournament victories after some early setbacks, but others weren't so lucky

The two African heavyweights go head to head in Sunday's showpiece, and a host of players with dual nationality will be cheering on from overseas

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrated Nigeria advancing to the Africa Cup of Nations final - and it turns out he could have represented the Super Eagles.

Sebastien Haller emerged as the hero for Ivory Coast who edged out DR Congo to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final meeting with Nigeria.

Everything you need to know about the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final, including when it is, kick-off time and where to watch.

Nigeria star Victor Osimhen has been declared fit and available for his team's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against South Africa.

Nigeria face a nervous wait on the fitness of star striker Victor Osimhen, after he missed the team's flight due to reported "abdominal discomfort".

Jose Peseiro's side are now the favourites to lift the famous gold trophy in the Ivory Coast, which could mark the start of a glorious new era

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has taken action to control behaviour from some local media members at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.

Ademola Lookman's goal sent Nigeria into the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals as Victor Osimhen had a goal ruled out by VAR in a 1-0 win over Angola.

Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen starred for Nigeria as they qualified for last eight stage after beating Cameroon 2-0.