FIFA’s disciplinary committee has expelled the Equatorial Guinea from the 2019 Women’s World Cup scheduled for France if its team qualified. The global football body also fined the African country 100,000 Swiss Francs. A statement on FIFA’s website on Thursday said Equatorial Guinea was sanctioned after an investigation showed it fielded ineligible players during the... Read More

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July 20, 2016

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UBA and MasterCard announce ground-breaking Pan-African partnership

United Bank Africa (UBA) and MasterCard have announced a partnership which will see UBA act as the issuer for MasterCard in 18 new markets in Africa. The partnership which came into effect in the second quarter of 2016 will see UBA issue MasterCard credit, debit and prepaid cards across these markets. The partnership will also... Read More

Buhari receives Equatorial Guinea’s highest national award (PHOTOS)

While criticism of his administration seems to have increased at home, President Muhammadu Buhari, who is on a state visit to Equatorial Guinea, was on Monday conferred with the Highest National Honor of the country for his personal integrity, courage in fighting terrorism and leadership style The honor of “Gran Collar De La Orden De La... Read More

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May 21, 2015

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Police beats up Nigerian diplomat in Equatorial Guinea

by Ranti Joseph Even top officials beaten up, in Nigeria or outside, Nigerian Diplomat, Noah Ichaba, was beaten up by the police on the street of Bata, Equatorial Guinea. Ichaba said he was beaten to stupor in an incident that occurred last Saturday at kilometer 6, Roundabout, Bata police checkpoint. It was also discovered that... Read More

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February 12, 2015

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Opinion: Jega must clear his name or face the consequence

by Chinedu Rylan Though these claims are yet to be substantiated, they are not to be wished away or dismissed by a mere wave of the hand. Election rigging is a crime anywhere and everywhere, and when it involves the very person charged with ensuring that it doesn’t happen, it becomes even more ominous. In... Read More

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February 9, 2015

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How Didier Drogba missed out on becoming a true African legend

by Mark Bassey On Sunday night, under the starry skies of Bata in Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast’s golden generation finally shone. The 120 minutes before the penalty shoot-put was devoid of any sparkle however. Infact, the Ivorians were completely outpaced and outmuscled by Ghana, in the Africa Cup of Nations final. They only had their... Read More

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November 25, 2014

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The pain of failing to qualify for the Nations Cup – A budding Journalist’s take

by Ufuoma Ebgamuno How did I manage to sleep that night? Did I even sleep? Tossing on the bed wondering where and why it all went wrong; like over 120 million football loving Nigerians, I just cannot seem to get over the pain. Wouldn’t it have been a lot better not to have... Read More

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November 15, 2014

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Pres. Jonathan hails Super Eagles over victory against Congo

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has commended the efforts of the Nigerian Super Eagles to revive the country’s hopes towards qualifying for the African Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea next year. The President was full of praises for the victorious team over their courage and doggedness before an aggressive and partisan crowd in... Read More

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November 14, 2014

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CAF picks Equatorial Guinea new hosts of AFCON 2015

by Mark Bassey Equatorial Guinea has been chosen by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as the replacement-host for the 2015 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Morocco was originally picked to host the tournament, but the North African country implored CAF to postpone the tournament over fears of the recent outbreak of the Ebola... Read More

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January 23, 2012

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#AfricanCupCoverage: Host Country, Equatorial Guinea wins first goal

by Jeroh Tejiri The last golden rays of light streaked towards the earth displaying a perfect definition of an African sunset as the sun crept to sleep slightly north of west of the Equator. The stage was set in Equatorial Guinea for the opening ceremony of the biggest Football Tournament in Africa with most... Read More

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FIFA expels Equatorial Guinea from 2019 Women’s World Cup

UBA and MasterCard announce ground-breaking Pan-African partnership

Buhari receives Equatorial Guinea’s highest national award (PHOTOS)

Police beats up Nigerian diplomat in Equatorial Guinea

Opinion: Jega must clear his name or face the consequence

How Didier Drogba missed out on becoming a true African legend

The pain of failing to qualify for the Nations Cup – A budding Journalist’s take

Pres. Jonathan hails Super Eagles over victory against Congo

CAF picks Equatorial Guinea new hosts of AFCON 2015

#AfricanCupCoverage: Host Country, Equatorial Guinea wins first goal

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