AFCON Golden Boot winner Emilio Nsue hit with six-month football ban as FIFA rule he was ineligible for entire 11-year career with Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea forward and AFCON golden boot winner Emilio Nsue has been hit with a six-month football ban by FIFA.
GOAL.COM Jun 4, 2024

Afcon top scorer Nsue played illegally for Equatorial Guinea for 11 years

The top scorer at this year's Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals, Emilio Nsue, played illegally for Equatorial Guinea for 11 years, it has...
TIMESLIVE.CO.ZA Jun 4, 2024

Preview: Tunisia vs. Equatorial Guinea - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Tunisia and Equatorial Guinea, including predictions, team news and...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Jun 4, 2024

AFCON Top Scorer Nsue Played Illegally For Eq. Guinea For 11 Years

June 03, (THEWILL) – A shocking revelation has emerged that Emilio Nsue, the top scorer at the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations finals, played illegally...
THEWILLNIGERIA.COM Jun 3, 2024

Fifa rules that Emilio Nsue was never eligible to play for Equatorial Guinea

Forward banned from international football for six months Afcon 2024's top scorer had played for Spain at youth level Fifa has ruled that Emilio...
THE GUARDIAN Jun 3, 2024

Emilio Nsue: 2023 AFCON Highest Goalscorers Banned For Illegally Playing For Equatorial Guinea

The world football governing body, FIFA, has declared Emilio Nsue ineligible to represent Equatorial Guinea after playing for the country for...
NAIJANEWS.COM Jun 3, 2024

FIFA ban Africa Cup of Nations Golden Boot winner Emilio Nsue after judges rule that he was never eligible for his 43 international caps

The top scorer at the African Cup of Nations five months ago, Emilio Nsue, was never was eligible to play for Equatorial Guinea throughout his...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jun 3, 2024

FIFA ruling: Emilio Nsue should never have played for Equatorial Guinea

FIFA have announced that Emilio Nsue, the top scorer of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), was ineligible to play for the Equatorial Guinea...
SPORTSRATION.COM Jun 3, 2024

FIFA bans AFCON top scorer for six months, cancels two 2026 WCQ wins

FIFA has ruled that the top scorer at the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, Emilio Nsue, was never eligible to represent Equatorial Guinea throughout his...
DAILY POST (NG Jun 3, 2024

FIFA: AFCON top scorer ineligible for int'l career

The top scorer at the 2023 African Cup of Nations, Emilio Nsue, was never eligible to play for Equatorial Guinea throughout his entire 11-year...
ESPN Jun 3, 2024

Nsue banned and Equatorial Guinea fined by FIFA

Equatorial Guinea have forfeited their opening two qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup after FIFA deemed Emilio Nsue ineligible to play for his...
AFRICANFOOTBALL.COM May 25, 2024

FIFA bans 2023 Afcon top-scorer Emilio Nsue from playing football, Equatorial Guinea hit with sanctions

FIFA has banned the 2023 Afcon’ top-scorer Emilio Nsue of Equatorial Guinea from playing football for six months. The ban comes after the world...
SOCCER24.CO.ZW May 25, 2024

Fired pundit German Burgos explains his statement about Lamine Yamal

Former Argentine goalkeeper, assistant coach, and now ex-pundit German Burgos tried to explain his comment about young Barcelona star Lamine Yamal....
BOLAVIP US Apr 16, 2024

Important streaming information for Swansea fixture

Broadcast only available in selected countries A full list of excluded countries can be found below Fans anywhere in the world can listen to...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Apr 9, 2024

Important streaming information for Easter Monday fixture

Broadcast only available in selected countries A full list of included countries can be found below Fans anywhere in the world can listen to...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Mar 31, 2024

Why Peseiro changed to defensive formation at AFCON 2023 — Iwobi

Alex Iwobi has revealed how a difficult start at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations forced former head coach, Jose Peseiro to change formation. The...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 30, 2024

Alex Iwobi reveals the ‘narrow escape’ AFCON match that made Jose Peseiro turn the Super Eagles defensive

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has opened up about the decision of the team’s coaches to deploy a defence-first strategy at the 2023 Africa Cup...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Mar 30, 2024

Iwobi: Human First

"I always say to the mandem, I’m human first." When Alex Iwobi came off social media in the aftermath of Nigeria’s AFCON Final defeat, there was...
FULHAM FC OFFICIAL SITE Mar 28, 2024

Preview: Cape Verde vs. Equatorial Guinea - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Monday's friendly clash between Cape Verde and Equatorial Guinea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Mar 23, 2024

English Club Enquire About Nwabali

Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been linked with English Championship club Queens Park Rangers. This is according...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Mar 3, 2024

What is the FIFA Series? Football’s next national team competitions

FIFA intends to introduce a series of friendly matches in one location come 2026 with a pilot set for the March window in 2024. FIFA is ready to...
BOLAVIP US Feb 28, 2024

Equatorial Guinea’s Emilio Nsue retires from international football

The captain of the Equatorial Guinea national football team, the Nzalang Nacional, who finished as top scorer in the just ended Africa Cup of...
KICK442.COM Feb 21, 2024

Equatorial Guinea Captain Emilio Nsue Lopez Announces Retirement From International Football

Equatorial Guinea’s national team captain, Emilio Nsue Lopez, has decided to retire from international football at the age of 34. The announcement...
SPORTS247 Feb 21, 2024

Côte d’Ivoire Appoints AFCON-Winning Coach Fae On Permanent Deal

The Ivorian Football Federation has appointed Emerse Fae as the Elephants coach on a permanent deal after leading them to the AFCON 2023 title. The...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 20, 2024

Emerse Fae Appointed As Ivory Coast Head Coach After Winning 2023 AFCON

Ivorian Football Federation has appointed Emerse Fae as the permanent head coach of Ivory Coast after leading them to win the 2023 AFCON. Emerse...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 20, 2024

Exclusive: 2023 AFCON Tops Others, Football Expert Analyzes His Experience

Nigerian football Expert and photojournalist, Sulaiman Pooja Adebayor, has described the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast as the...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 20, 2024

Omeruo Reveals Secret Behind Super Eagles’ Successful AFCON 2023 Outing

Kenneth Omeruo has revealed that determination and camaraderie played a key role in the Super Eagles successful outing at the 2023 Africa Cup of...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 19, 2024

Liars & Thieves, Nsue opens fire on Equatoguinean FF after suspension

Equatorial Guinea skipper Emilio Nsue has broken his silence after he was suspended by the Equatoguinean FF for misconduct. The Equatorial Guinea...
KINGFUT Feb 17, 2024

Transfer: Victor Osimhen tops Paris Saint-Germain’s list for potential Kylian Mbappé’s replacement

Victor Osimhen’s only goal at the AFCON 2023 tournament came in the opening fixture of the Super Eagles when they faced Equatorial Guinea at the...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Feb 17, 2024

Emilio Nsue alleges the Equatoguinean FA 'embezzled more than £850,000 of bonuses' during the Africa Cup of Nations after the tournament's top scorer was suspended indefinitely for 'gross misconduct'

Nsue started all four of Equatorial Guinea's matches at the tournament, netting a hat-trick and a brace in group stage clashes with Guinea-Bissau...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Feb 17, 2024

Emilio Nsue exposes widespread football federation challenges: is NFF the only bad egg?

Emilio Nsue’s allegations against the Equatorial Guinea Football Federation echo similar issues that have plagued the Nigeria Football Federation...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Feb 16, 2024

Côte d’Ivoire surges in FIFA Rankings after AFCON victory

Africa Cup of Nations winners Côte d’Ivoire rose up 10 places to 39th in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Thursday. Côte d’Ivoire...
AFRICA.CGTN.COM Feb 16, 2024

Equatorial Guinea suspend Nsue & Salvador for ‘indiscipline’

Equatorial Guinea Football Federation (FEGUIFUT) has suspended their team captain Emilio Nsue and midfielder Ivan Salvador.
AFRICANFOOTBALL.COM Feb 15, 2024

Zambia drop three places on latest Coca-Cola FIFA Rankings 

The Zambia Men’s national team has dropped three places on the latest Coca-Cola FIFA Rankings. The Chipolopolo Boys have dropped to 87th in the...
DAILY NEWS Feb 15, 2024

Super Eagles Soar To 28th In Latest FIFA Ranking

The Super Eagles of Nigeria, fresh off their runner-up finish at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), have ascended 14 spots to 28th in the world in...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 15, 2024

Bright Osayi-Samuel: Nigeria star returns to Fenerbahce, set for rivalry with Turkey’s Mert Müldür

The Nigeria international claimed a silver medal with the Super Eagles at the continental championship and is back for club duties Fenerbahce has...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Feb 15, 2024

Emilio Nsue: Equatorial Guinea suspend striker for ‘indiscipline’ at Afcon 2023

(BBC) Equatorial Guinea striker Emilio Nsue has been suspended indefinitely by the country’s football federation. The 34-year-old was allegedly...
ZAMBIA24.COM Feb 15, 2024

Equatorial Guinea suspend AFCON Top Scorer Emilio Nsue indefinitely

Equatorial Guinea Football Federation announced the suspension of striker Emilio Nsue and midfielder Iban Salvador due to disciplinary issues. Nsue...
KINGFUT Feb 14, 2024

Equatorial Guinea Suspends 2023 AFCON Highest Goalscorer Emilio Nsue

Equatorial Guinea FA has suspended their all-time highest goalscorer, Emilio Nsue for misconduct during the 2023 AFCON. Emilio Nsue was Equatorial...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 14, 2024

Equatorial Guinea's Emilio Nsue faces indefinite suspension over alleged indiscipline

Equatorial Guinea's football federation has taken decisive action by indefinitely suspending striker Emilio Nsue, following allegations of serious...
GHANAGUARDIAN.COM Feb 14, 2024

Nwabali Has Solved Super Eagles Goalkeeping Issue –Rufai

Former Nigerian international, Peter Rufai says he's delighted that Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has solved the country's goalkeeping...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 14, 2024

Breakdown Of Ivory Coast’s Players, Coaches’ Reward After Winning 2023 AFCON

Ivory Coast President, Alassane Ouattara heavily awarded the country's national team for winning the 2023 AFCON in front of their home fans on...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 14, 2024

2023 AFCON top-scorer Emilio Nsue in trouble

2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament top-scorer, Emilio Nsue is in trouble due to a decision by his country’s football association....
SPORTSRATION.COM Feb 14, 2024

Three Super Eagles Players Make 2023 AFCON Team Of The Tournament (Full List)

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the list of players included in the official XI for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 14, 2024

Ivory Coast Coach Emerse Fae Describes 2023 AFCON Win As ‘Revenge’

Ivory Coast head coach, Emerse Fae has described leading the country to win the 2023 AFCON in front of 60,000 spectators as a "revenge". Emerse...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 14, 2024

AFCON 2023: Troost-Ekong, Aina, Lookman Named In Best X1

Super Eagles trio William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina and Ademola Lookman have been included in Best X1 for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The three...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 14, 2024

Victor Osimhen Expected In Napoli Today

Super Eagles talismanic striker, Victor Osimhen, is expected at his Italian Serie A club, Napoli later today, February 14, after over a month away...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 14, 2024

AFCON 2023 highest goalscorer incurs suspension

The Equatorial Guinea Football Federation excludes Emilio Nsue from the national team along with Edu Salvador. This decision follows several...
BLUEPRINT.NG Feb 14, 2024

2023 Afcon Golden Boot Award winner Emilio Nsue hit with suspension just days after getting the honour

2023 Afcon Golden Boot Award winner Emilio Nsue has been suspended by the Equatorial Guinea Football Association (FEGUIFUT). The association...
SOCCER24.CO.ZW Feb 14, 2024

AFCON: We are sad we lost – Peseiro on Nigeria’s failure to win trophy

Jose Peseiro has expressed sadness at Nigeria’s failure to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Ivory Coast. Peseiro beat all odds,...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 13, 2024

Will NFF Extend Jose Peseiro’s Contract, What Next For Super Eagles Of Nigeria?

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have finally returned to Abuja from Abidjan, Ivory Coast, where they almost won their fourth AFCON title, with a bag of...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 13, 2024

Ivory Coast's Afcon win shows there's no blueprint for tournament success

After suffering the biggest tournament defeat since Brazil at the 2014 World Cup and sacking their coach mid-stream, the hosts lifted the trophy on...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 12, 2024

Emilio Nsue claims PUMA Golden Boot Award at AFCON 2023

Equatorial Guinea's captain, Emilio Nsue, emerged as the top scorer of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023, securing the...
GHANAGUARDIAN.COM Feb 12, 2024

Ivory Coast had no choice but to win AFCON title – Haller

Ivory Coast had no choice but to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after their heavy loss against Equatorial Guinea according to...
AFRICANFOOTBALL.COM Feb 12, 2024

Sports Minister Applauds Super Eagles Of Nigeria For Winning 2023 AFCON Silver

The Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh, has applauded the Super Eagles of Nigeria for winning the silver medal at the 2023...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12, 2024

S/Eagles Players, Officials To Depart Abidjan For Abuja Monday Afternoon

Players and officials of the Super Eagles will depart Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire for Abuja on Monday (12 February) afternoon. According to the team’s...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 12, 2024

‘Only God Would Have Saved Tinubu From Koboko If He Attended AFCON Final’ – Shehu Sani

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has offered a unique perspective on President Bola Tinubu's absence from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12, 2024

Troost-Ekong Wins 2023 AFCON Player Of The Tournament (See Other Winners)

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, as the best player of the just concluded Africa...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12, 2024

AFCON: Ivory Coast Lifts The Africa Cup of Nations Trophy Defeating Nigeria On Home Soil

Ivory Coast won the Africa Cup of Nations final on February 11, 2024, defeating Nigeria 2-1 at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara. It was a...
PINDULA Feb 12, 2024

AFCON 2023: Troost-Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament Award

William Troost-Ekong has won the Player of the Tournament award at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. The centre-back won...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 11, 2024

Haller the hero as Ivory Coast seal improbable Afcon win against Nigeria

It turns out the zombie team really couldn't be killed after all. The dead kid doesn't fear the knife. Ghosts don't feel pain. There was no way to...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 11, 2024

Haller grabs winner as Ivory Coast win AFCON after wild tournament

"Despite losing 4-0 to Equatorial Guinea in the group stages, sacking manager Jean-Louis Gasset mid-tournament and replacing him with assistant...
EUROSPORT.CO.UK Feb 11, 2024

Emilio Nsue wins Puma Golden Boot

Equatorial Guinea Nzalang National captain and striker, Emilio Nsue has won the Puma Golden Boot Award of the just ended 34th edition of the...
KICK442.COM Feb 11, 2024

Mourinho Charges ‘Best Friend’ Peseiro To Make AFCON History With Super Eagles

Legendary Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho has called on his compatriot Jose Peseiro to make history in Sunday’s AFCON 2023 final between Nigeria and...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 11, 2024

Big powers Ivory Coast and Nigeria collide as football in Africa takes giant steps | Jonathan Wilson

With Cape Verde, Angola, Mauritania and Equatorial Guinea all making an impression, this Cup of Nations is full of positives And so, after a...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 10, 2024

Former Ivory Coast Coach Explains Why Nigeria Will Beat His Ex-Team In 2023 AFCON Final

Former Ivory Coast head coach, Jean-Louis Gasset doesn't think his former team has all it takes to stop the Super Eagles of Nigeria from winning...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 10, 2024

Jose Peseiro Says Ivory Coast Are Favourites To Win 2023 AFCON As He Hails Ahmed Musa

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro has admitted that his opponent for the 2023 AFCON final, Ivory Coast, are the favourites to win...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 10, 2024

Kolo Toure Names His Best Player In Super Eagles’ 2023 AFCON Squad

Retired Ivory Coast international, Kolo Toure has identified his best player in Super Eagles' squad ahead of the 2023 AFCON final between his...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 10, 2024

What We Must Not Do Against Nigeria —South Africa’s 1996 AFCON Winning Captain

South Africa’s 1996 AFCON winning captain, Neil Tovey, has advised Bafana Bafana players what they must against Nigeria in Wednesday’s semi-final...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 6, 2024

Cote D’Ivoire  battle DR Congo   at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium

Cote D’Ivoire  battle DR Congo   at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Wednesday in the second semi-final at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations . It is...
SOKA25EAST.COM Feb 5, 2024

2023 AFCON: Jose Peseiro Wants More Goals Ahead Of Nigeria Vs South Africa Clash

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has insisted that he wants his players to score more goals while acknowledging the defensive prowess of his...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 5, 2024

Paul Onuachu expresses desire for more playing time as Super Eagles target AFCON glory

Trabzonspor forward Paul Onuachu has openly shared his wish for increased playing time with the Super Eagles as they aim for their fourth...
SPORTSRATION.COM Feb 5, 2024

Sunday Oliseh shares insight into Super Eagles AFCON success

Former Nigeria international Sunday Oliseh shared insights into the Super Eagles’ success at the ongoing AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire, particularly...
SPORTSRATION.COM Feb 5, 2024

What Super Eagles Players Are Doing Right At AFCON 2023 —Oliseh

Former Nigeria international Sunday Oliseh has explained what is working for the Super Eagles at the ongoing AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. After a shaky...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 5, 2024

Unveiling the unknown behind Nigeria’s Afcon 2023 semi-final win over Angola

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are making strides in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, securing four victories and a draw in the tournament so far,...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Feb 4, 2024

AFCON: Leading scorers ahead of semi-final fixtures

Ahead of the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, DAILY POST looks at the top scorers in the competition, so far. Equatorial...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 4, 2024

AFCON 2023: Gusau Hails President Tinubu, Akpabio As Super Eagles Prepare For South Africa Test

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau has applauded the contributions of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 4, 2024

Africa: A Fourth Afcon Title Loading for Super Eagles

[Daily Trust] The Super Eagles of Nigeria are suddenly soaring at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d' Ivoire and Nigerians are...
ALLAFRICA.COM Feb 4, 2024

AFCON 2023: Simon defends Osimhen over goal drought

Moses Simon has defended Victor Osimhen after the forward fired blanks in Nigeria’s 1-0 victory against Angola on Friday. Osimhen scored in...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 3, 2024

'We don't care about who scores' - MotM Moses Simon defends Osimhen over four-game goal drought 

Speaking at the post-match conference after the Super Eagles' victory over Angola, Moses Simon, who was named the official Man of the Match, shared...
ALLNIGERIASOCCER.COM Feb 2, 2024

AFCON 2023: Here’s what Moses Simon had to say about Nigeria’s win over Angola

Ademola Lookman has now scored three goals at the AFCON 2023 tournament in Ivory Coast alongside bagging one assist against Equatorial Guinea....
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Feb 2, 2024

AFCON 2023 Quarter-Finals: Daily Prizes from PariPesa and TOP Betting Tips

Get ready for the hot weekend as AFCON 2023 hits the quarter-final stage. We've got the lowdown on the top three matches, tailor-made for...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 2, 2024

talkSPORT betting tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Friday 2 February

There's plenty of football action around the globe to look forward to on Friday, including two AFCON quarter finals and top flight matches in...
TALKSPORT Feb 2, 2024

Afcon 2023: Nigeria vs Angola: Kick-off, TV channel, squad news and preview

The Super Eagles must negotiate their way against Palancras Negras to reach the last four of the African football showpiece   Nigeria go...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Feb 1, 2024

#SupereaglesAFCON: “Take It One Game at a Time” – Alhassan Yusuf Eyes Comeback for Super Eagles in AFCON Quarterfinal Clash

Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf expressed his eagerness to make a comeback after being sidelined due to injury since the first group stage...
SPORTS247 Feb 1, 2024

Peseiro Confirms Super Eagles Will Play With “New Found Formation” In Quarter Final Game Against Angola

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Jose Peseiro says his team won’t change the formation that has brought them this far at the...
OWNGOALNIGERIA.COM Feb 1, 2024

Goldberg, Life Continental, Zagg Leading Super Eagles All The Way To AFCON 2023 Glory, Say Naija No Go Gree

Senior Brand Manager Goldberg- Mr. Kunle Aroyehun and Senior Brand Manager Life Continental -Chima Dim Official partners, Goldberg Lager Beer, Life...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 1, 2024

AFCON 2023: Amokachi Lauds African Teams For Raising The Bar

Former Super Eagles forward, Daniel Amokachi has said there is a remarkable improvement in the level of football at the 2023 Africa Cup of...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jan 31, 2024

AFCON 2023: How Nigeria will approach Angola quarter-final match - Troost-Ekong

Nigeria's Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has said the team is motivated to improve as the AFCON 2023 tournament progresses. The Eagles...
GUARDIAN NIGERIA Jan 31, 2024

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles pocket $30, 000 each for reaching knockout stage

The Super Eagles pocketed a whopping $30,000 each for getting past the group stage of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. Jose...
DAILY POST (NG Jan 31, 2024
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