Afcon 2019

AFCON 2019 Daily Diary – Day 24

Let me recount the last sentence in my diary posting yesterday concerning the match last night between Nigeria and Algeria: ‘There is only a single warning for the Eagles – take very good care of a left-footed player playing on the...

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AFCON 2019 Daily Diary – Day 23

In a few hours, the battle between the Desert Foxes and the Super Eagles will kick-off in one of the most beautiful stages in Africa, the Cairo International Stadium, venue of many major epic matches in African football through history.  Tonight...

Afcon 2019

AFCON 2019 Daily Diary – Day 22

The days are racing very fast.  There are 24 hours to go before the Super Eagles take on their penultimate battle at AFCON 2019.  The Desert Foxes of Algeria are on everybody’s mind here.  ‘The Fly in the Wall’ is...

Afcon 2019

AFCON 2019 Daily Diary – Day 20

Last night was very special.  Unlike when the team defeated Cameroon, the celebrations did not end at midnight. I recall such a night during my days in the national team. It is traditional to celebrate to break the monotony of...