AFCON
LIVE: Nigeria 2-0 Guinea Bissau
Its full time! Nigeria 2-0 Guinea Bissau
- ‘+4. Moses Simon (Nigeria) left footed shot from the centre of the box.90’+3’Post updateFoul by Peter Oladeji Olayinka (Nigeria)
85 SUB. Henry Onyekuru(in) – Kelechi Iheanacho(out) (Nigeria)
VAR rules it is a goal
Offside, Nigeria. Moses Simon tries a through ball, but William Troost-Ekong is caught offside.
75TH minute goal for Nigeria overturned.
70′ SUB. Frédéric Mendy(in) – Jorginho(out) (Guinea-Bissau
68 minute: Sub fir Bissau: Alfa Semedo(in) – Panutche Camará(out)
As at now, the table stands thus: Nigeria 9, Egypt 6, Guinea Bissau 1, Sudan 1
57′ Substitution. Nigeria. Peter Oladeji Olayinka replaces Umar Sadiq.
57′ Substitution, Nigeria. Moses Simon replaces Chidera Ejuke.
GOOOAL ! UMAR SADIQ SCORES FOR NIGERIA
Teams filing out into the pitch for the second half.
As it stands now, it is Nigeria with 7 points, followed by Egypt 6, Guinea Bissau 2 and Sudan 1
It is half time. Nigeria 0-0 Guinea Bissau
44′ Corner, Guinea-Bissau. Conceded by Chidera Ejuke almost going into the Nigerian net as the Guinea Bissau are on target for the first time in the match.
In the live table, it is Nigeria with 7 points as at now. Egypt has 6. Sudan 1 and Guinea Bissau 2
Mohamed Abdelmonem (Egypt) scores in the other match. Egypt 1-0 Sudan
It is 32 minutes now. This is the longest Nigeria has gone in this competition without a goal.
At this stage, the ball possession skewed in Nigeria’s favour 68% to 32% and with tree shots on target. Guinea Bissau has had none so far.
23’’ What a miss by Nigeria! Jamilu Collins tried to round up the goalkeeper but clumsily missing the ball
Still a ding dong affair here. But Nigeria now getting the upper hand after 20 minutes.
Score line in the other match being played simultaneously is Egypt 0-0 Sudan
Nearly 10 minutes. No clear chance by either sides.
1″ Free kick by Guinea Bissau
kick off by Nigeria
Teams are already on the pitch and the anthems are on.
Austin Eguavoen being the only coach to have achieved a 100% mark at AFCON group stage will be hoping to repeat the feat.
Sport Village Square is providing a live score coverage for Wednesday’s match between Guinea Bissau and Nigeria in the 3rd round of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage.
Austin Eguavoen has made eight changes to the team that defeated Sudan 3-1 on Saturday. It is a match that Nigeria is playing for prestige as the team has already qualified for the next stage as well as topping the group.
Starting line-ups:
Guinea-Bissau: Maurice Gomis, Jefferson Encada, Opa Sangante, Sori Mane, Fali Cande, Bura Nogueira, Moreto Cassama, Jorginho, Panutche Camara, Piqueti, Mama Balde
Nigeria: Francis Uzoho, Tyronne Ebuehi, William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi, Jamilu Collins, Kelechi Nwakali, Wilfred Ndidi, Chidera Ejuke, Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Umar Sadiq
Venue: Stade Roumde Adjia
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles for their impressive performance in the 4–0 victory over Benin Republic, praising the team for keeping Nigeria’s qualification hopes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Adebayo Onanuga, the President lauded the players for their “hunger, passion, and determination” during the crucial qualifier in Uyo, describing their display as one that has “reignited Nigerians’ football pride.”
“While the job is not yet complete, I join millions of Nigerian football fans in wishing our team every success in the playoffs,” Tinubu said. “The mood across the country reflects a shared belief that Nigeria deserves a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which Canada, Mexico, and the United States will host.”
Reaffirming the government’s backing, President Tinubu assured the players and coaching crew of full Federal Government support as they prepare for the decisive play-off stage.
“Nigerians everywhere believe in you, and I do too,” he said. “We look forward to seeing you fly our flag proudly on the world stage.”
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The Organizing Committee of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 has announced a strong start to ticket sales, confirming that 58,000 tickets had been sold as of Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
According to an official update, the enthusiasm for the continental showpiece has also been reflected on the Yalla App, where 145,731 applications have been received so far. In addition, a total of 121,924 FAN IDs have been issued, including 31,058 belonging to foreign nationals representing 108 countries around the world.
In response to the overwhelming demand, the committee disclosed that technical teams are working round the clock to enhance the ticketing and FAN ID systems to ensure smooth processing for fans.
To assist applicants and ensure better communication, the organizers have provided a dedicated customer service line: +212 5 30 30 20 30. The hotline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in Arabic, English, and French, and is staffed by over 600 agents trained to respond to inquiries and provide user support.
Fans can also reach the support team via email at info@yallamorocco.ma.
The Organizing Committee expressed gratitude to supporters, media representatives, delegations, and partners for their enthusiasm and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a seamless and memorable experience for all stakeholders during AFCON Morocco 2025.
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Ticket sales for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 will officially open on Monday, 13 October 2025, with an exclusive 48-hour pre-sale window reserved for Visa cardholders, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced.
Fans across Africa and around the world will be able to secure their seats for what promises to be the continent’s biggest football spectacle, which will run from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.
The special Visa pre-sale period will run from Monday, 13 October at 09:00 Moroccan time (08:00 GMT) until Wednesday, 15 October at 08:00 GMT, before general ticket sales open to all fans using other payment methods.
To streamline ticket purchases and enhance security, the Local Organizing Committee has launched the YALLA App, an integrated digital platform for fans to obtain their Fan ID — a mandatory requirement for buying tickets — and apply for E-Visas (AEVM) where necessary.
According to organizers, each registered Fan ID allows supporters to buy only one ticket per match, ensuring wider access and transparency in ticket distribution.
The process for obtaining tickets is straightforward:
- Download the YALLA App, available on Google Play and the App Store.
- Apply for a Fan ID and E-Visa (if required) through the app.
- Once approved, Visa cardholders can visit tickets.cafonline.com starting from Monday, 13 October at 09:00 Moroccan time (08:00 GMT) to purchase their AFCON 2025 tickets.
The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco is expected to deliver a festival of football and culture, with fans urged to complete their Fan ID registration early to avoid last-minute rushes.
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