AFCON
STAR LAGER SET TO BRING SHINING MOMENTS TO AFCON 2019
With the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON kicking off in three days time, Star Lager beer is set to thrill fans with unforgettable moments.
At a media parley event held at Warehouse Kitchen, Admiralty
Way Lekki, Star Lager beer reeled out plans to engage consumers and create
memorable experiences for football fans across the country during the AFCON
tournament.
Aside the top echelon of Sports media personalities at the
event, former African Cup of Nations winners for Super Eagles were at the
ceremony namely; Victor Ikpeba and Mutiu Adepoju of 1994 winning squad, while
Efe Ambrose and Juwon Oshaniya of 2013 team were also present.
Star Lager beer is an official sponsor of the Nigeria
Football Federation (NFF), as well as the official beer of the Super Eagles,
one of the prime contenders of the African title when the competition kicks off
on Friday June 21.
The Brand is set to literarily give Nigerian fans memorable
experiences with 17 Star Fan Parks in eight cities across the country where
fans can in carnival like environment enjoy the 52 matches of the competition,
which runs from June 21st to July 12th, 2019.
Apart from the thrillers expected from the competing teams on
the fields, Star Lager will also thrill the fans to best of entertainment at
the Star Fan Park, which would be activated on all match days.
At the Media Parley, the Portfolio Manager, National Premium,
Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mrs. Sarah Agha, explained that the reason is to make
Nigerians enjoy the best of African football under a very relaxed atmosphere
especially as the tournament is about to set a record as the most attended
event by African players plying their trade in Europe.
“Nigerians are very passionate about football and ready
to stand behind the Super Eagles as they hope to conquer Africa again and with
Star Lager as a foremost brand when it comes to entertainment, consumers and
numerous fans are in for wonderful moments of football.
“With the seasons across the globe in recess, the Africa
Cup of Nations provides an exciting atmosphere for fans to behold most of the
African stars that thrill global audiences in the various leagues in Africa and
Europe” she continued.
At the designated parks, visitors would be entertained by
foremost D-Jays, and seasoned Nigerian artists will be on ground to entertain
the fans.
Ever since Nigerian Breweries Plc through, Star Lager,
ventured into Nigerian football as the official beer of the Super Eagles, the
national team’s profile as continued to rise and restored a solid fan base
similar to the passion Nigerians attach to major football clubs in the European
leagues.
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has praised Morocco’s King Mohammed VI for what he described as a powerful gesture of unity and reconciliation following the royal pardon granted to Senegalese supporters convicted over offences linked to the final match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
In a statement released on Saturday, Motsepe expressed deep appreciation on behalf of CAF’s 54 member associations, hailing the Moroccan monarch’s decision as a demonstration of football’s ability to foster peace and solidarity across the continent.
“I would like to express our deep gratitude to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, for granting His Royal Pardon to the Senegalese supporters convicted of offences relating to the final match of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025,” Motsepe stated.
The CAF president said the pardon reflected Morocco’s enduring commitment to African unity and highlighted football’s growing role as a bridge between nations and cultures.
“CAF has consistently emphasised its commitment to utilise football to contribute to uniting our people from different racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds,” he said.
“The pardon by His Majesty King Mohammed VI is an uplifting and motivating illustration of the power of football to unite and bring our people together in Africa and worldwide.”
Motsepe also revealed that during recent visits to both Morocco and Senegal, he had been struck by the deep historical and cultural bonds shared by the two countries.
“I was amazed and impressed when I was briefed about the historic and extensive ties between the people of Senegal and Morocco,” he added.
The statement further reinforced Morocco’s rising influence within African football, especially after successfully hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and positioning itself as one of Africa’s leading football destinations ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal.
Motsepe also extended CAF’s best wishes to Africa’s representatives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing confidence that the continent’s teams would perform strongly on the global stage.
Among the African nations mentioned were Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Ghana, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Cape Verde and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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By Kunle Solaja.
Former African champions Algeria and Zambia are set for an early showdown after the release of the Group I fixtures for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Algeria host Zambia on Matchday One on September 21, 2026, in what is expected to be one of the headline fixtures of the qualifying campaign, while Togo entertain Burundi in the group’s other opening tie.
The Desert Foxes are favourites to qualify, but Zambia’s growing consistency and Togo’s unpredictability could make the race highly competitive.
Algeria travel to Burundi on Matchday Two before facing Togo in back-to-back encounters across Matchdays Three and Four. Zambia also meet Burundi home and away during the same period.
The potentially decisive fixture comes on March 22, 2027, when Zambia host Algeria in a clash that could determine the final standings.
Group I Fixtures
Matchday 1 — September 21, 2026
- Algeria vs Zambia
- Togo vs Burundi
Matchday 2 — October 6, 2026
- Zambia vs Togo
- Burundi vs Algeria
Matchday 3 — October 2026
- Algeria vs Togo
- Zambia vs Burundi
Matchday 4 — November 17, 2026
- Togo vs Algeria
- Burundi vs Zambia
Matchday 5 — March 22, 2027
- Zambia vs Algeria
- Burundi vs Togo
Matchday 6 — March 30, 2027
- Togo vs Zambia
- Algeria vs Burundi
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By Kunle Solaja.
African heavyweights Senegal will launch their quest for another Africa Cup of Nations appearance with a home clash against Mozambique in Group J of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
The Lions of Teranga, among the continent’s strongest teams in recent years, headline a group that also includes Sudan and Ethiopia.
Senegal host Mozambique on Matchday One on September 21, 2026, while Sudan tackle Ethiopia in the other opening encounter.
Senegal are strong favourites to dominate the group, but Sudan and Mozambique are expected to battle fiercely for qualification points.
The key fixtures may emerge in the double-header between Senegal and Sudan across Matchdays Three and Four, while Mozambique and Ethiopia also face each other home and away.
Senegal travel to Mozambique on Matchday Five before ending their campaign at home against Ethiopia on March 30, 2027.
Group J Fixtures
Matchday 1 — September 21, 2026
- Senegal vs Mozambique
- Sudan vs Ethiopia
Matchday 2 — October 6, 2026
- Mozambique vs Sudan
- Ethiopia vs Senegal
Matchday 3 — October 2026
- Senegal vs Sudan
- Mozambique vs Ethiopia
Matchday 4 — November 17, 2026
- Sudan vs Senegal
- Ethiopia vs Mozambique
Matchday 5 — March 22, 2027
- Mozambique vs Senegal
- Ethiopia vs Sudan
Matchday 6 — March 30, 2027
- Sudan vs Mozambique
- Senegal vs Ethiopia
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