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I HAVE been following events at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Gabon. What is most evident is that the gap between the so-called big nations and small nations in African football is getting ever closer. Also remarkable is that nobody...

. New Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed German coach Gernot Rohr as new Super Eagles technical adviser,  after singing a two –year contract that will see the former Gabon, Niger and Burkina Faso coach...

By John Egbokhan, with agency reports When Nigeria confront Cameroon in a two-legged Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in August and September, the Eagles will not only be facing the reigning African champions but a side reputed to have the best...

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Cameroon were written off as no-hopers for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations title before the kickoff of the tournament in Gabon on January 14. Many drew that verdict after the Indomitable Lions were hit by the withdrawal of eight key players days before...