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Odegbami turns a prophet, sees Nigeria – Cote d’Ivoire finale on February 11! –

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2 years ago

February 4, 2024

Nigerian football legend, Segun Odegbami who won the Africa Cup of Nations with the then Green Eagles in 1980 and third placed in 1978 has prophesied that Nigeria and hosts, Cote d’Ivoire will play the Afcon final match on 11 February.

In essence, he sees Nigeria scaling the South African hurdle on Wednesday while Cote d’Ivoire too will defeat DR Congo in the semi-finals.

If the ‘prophesy comes to past, it will be the second time that Nigeria will face a team in its group stage at the final match.

That happened the last time Nigeria won the cup in 2013. The Super Eagles were held to a draw by Burkina Faso and later met in the final match which Nigeria won.

According to a press statement by the NFF, Odegbami addressed the Super Eagles at their Pullman Hotel in Abidjan on the eve of their encounter with Guinea Bissau which was the last group match.

“Some persons who were there did not quite share in his conviction that the Super Eagles would be champions”, remarked Ademola Olajire, the spokesman of the NFF.

“Today, many have been ‘converted’, and the 71-year- old legend says he is happy that things are going according to his expectations, Olajire concluded.

Odegbami.

“I said long before the finals that we would be champions of Africa. Many people thought I was just sounding off. Now, they are seeing their light. Everyone appears to believe now that the Super Eagles can do it”, Odegbami reportedly said.

“Now that we are in the semi-finals, I am seeing that we are going to be playing the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire in the Final. We are beating South Africa and Cote d’Ivoire will beat Democratic Republic of Congo. The stage is set for a classic Final match on February 11.”

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Morocco Takes Delivery of 723 Chinese Buses Ahead of AFCON

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3 days ago

September 15, 2025

Kunle Solaja

Morocco has received 723 high-end buses from Chinese manufacturer Yutong as part of preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off on December 21.

Yutong said on social media that the fleet “has officially rolled off the production line” and will provide “comprehensive transport services and reliable operational support” during the tournament.

An official handover ceremony was held on Friday at the company’s facility in Zhengzhou, Henan province, attended by Moroccan representatives and Yutong executives.

The buses were designed to cope with Morocco’s terrain and climate, including steep slopes, heat and sandstorms. They feature an independent front axle suspension to navigate narrow city streets and Yutong’s in-house “Blue Core System” for fuel efficiency.

The delivery is the largest single order of Chinese buses in Africa. Yutong will station more than 100 technicians in Morocco to provide training, maintenance and round-the-clock support during AFCON.

The deal is part of Morocco’s broader transport strategy, which includes plans to purchase 7,000 new buses by 2030—half of them electric—as the country prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal.

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CAF Unveils Yalla App as Game-Changer for Fan Experience

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5 days ago

September 13, 2025

Kunle Solaja

CAF is promising the “most connected AFCON ever” with the launch of the Yalla App on September 25, 2025, alongside the start of ticket sales for AFCON Morocco 2025.

The Yalla App will serve as the one-stop digital hub for fans, doubling as the portal for Fan IDs, which will be required for stadium and fan zone access.

It also introduces a groundbreaking E-Visa feature, allowing supporters from around the globe to apply digitally for travel documents tied directly to their match tickets.

Fans will also receive real-time updates, tailored content, and exclusive tournament information through the platform.

With this innovation, CAF and the LOC are positioning Morocco 2025 as a modern, tech-driven tournament, designed to enhance both local and international fan experiences.

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Ticket Sales Begins for AFCON Morocco 2025

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5 days ago

September 13, 2025

Kunle Solaja

With exactly 100 days to the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 on Friday, the Confédération of African Football (CAF) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) have unveiled the ticketing process for Africa’s biggest football festival.

Fans can begin registering online at tickets.cafonline.com from September 12–24 to receive notifications ahead of the official sales opening.

According to a news report by CAF, tickets will officially go on sale on September 25, with Visa cardholders enjoying a 48-hour exclusive pre-sale window from 12h00 Moroccan time on September 25 to 27.

The general public sale will then open on September 27 at 14h00.

The ticketing programme will run in three phases, with allocations gradually expanding from 30% of stadium capacity in the first two phases to full access in the third phase starting November 21.

CAF also announced that a new partner for Hospitality Packages will be revealed on Monday, September 15.

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