AFCON: My club coach asked me to fake injury to avoid representing Nigeria – John Ogu
Nigerian midfielder, John Ogu has joined the voices speaking against the gross disrespect for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). He revealed that, his club coach actually advised him to fake injury so he can avoid representing his country. The player made these revelations in a series of Twitter posts amidst the growing conversation over […]
AFCON is being ‘disrespected;’ says Ian Wright, former England striker
Ian Wright, former England striker has expressed his displeasure in the way the African cup of Nations (AFCON) is being treated. The former player took to his Instagram page to lash out at both critics and the media for ‘negative’ coverage and racism. In the viral Instagram post, Wright asked: “Is there ever a tournament […]
“I will defend it with all my energy” – Eto’o vows as European clubs push for AFCON postponement
The newly elected President of the Cameroonian football federation, Samuel Eto’o has vowed to defend with his “last energy,” that the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Cameroon as earlier scheduled. His comment was in direct response to the growing campaign by European clubs, pushing for the postponement of the tournament for […]