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Africa Cup of Nations: Five things we learned on Day 11

The Nigerians came to Garoua with some serious sounds in the stands as well as some pretty moves on and off the field.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 20, 2022

AFCON daily: Nigeria soar with 3 group stage wins out of 3, Egypt qualify for last 16

The Super Eagles become the only team in the competition to win all three group games after beating Guinea-Bissau 2-0. Also in Group D, seven-time winners Egypt edge past Sudan 1-0 and clinch their spot in the last 16 after finishing in second place.

France 24 · Jan 19, 2022

Nigeria complete clean sweep of Group D as Egypt beat Sudan to take second place

Nigeria and Egypt claimed the last-16 places from Group D on Wednesday night with wins over Guinea Bissau and Sudan respectively.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 19, 2022

Guinea-Bissau 0-2 Nigeria LIVE! Troost-Ekong goal - AFCON 2022 result, match stream and latest updates today

Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria LIVE!

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2022

Nigeria boss Eguavoen demands fighting spirit to end Guinea Bissau's glory run

Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen vowed his side would maintain their intensity in their final Group D game against Guinea Bissau on Wednesday night even though they have wrapped up top spot.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 19, 2022

Nigeria's Boko Haram reintegration process: weaknesses and how they can be fixed

In Nigeria, the advent of Boko Haram terrorism and its wanton destruction of lives and properties has led to untold hardship, especially in the country’s north-eastern region.

The Conversation · Jan 19, 2022

Nigeria's Biafra separatist leader denies new terrorism charges in court

The leader of a banned Nigerian separatist movement pleaded not guilty to eight new charges that include terrorism and incitement on Wednesday as his defence sought the dismissal of the case, arguing that it lacked merit.

Reuters · Jan 19, 2022

Review: 'Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?' by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn

What does it take for one British-Nigerian woman to find a date to her cousin's wedding? A lot, apparently.

Tribune News Service · Jan 19, 2022

Is Egypt vs Sudan on TV today? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Africa Cup of Nations fixture

All you need to know ahead the day’s games

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022

Italian police arrest alleged Black Axe Nigerian mafia members over trafficking

Four arrests of cult-like criminal gang made in southern Italy after Nigerian woman forced into prostitution comes forward

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2022