Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr claims Bafana Bafana are firm favourites to lift the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations following their impressive 1-0 win against Egypt in the Round of 16. South Africa pulled off the unthinkable last Saturday when they dumped hosts Egypt out of the competition in front of 75, 000 fans at the Cairo International Stadium.

The office of the Governor of Lagos State has denied withdrawal of $470 million to finance Federal Government’s delegation to watch the Nigeria-Cameroon match at the ongoing African Cup of Nations( AFCON). Lagos State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) had issued a press release claiming that the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu withdrew the sum of $470m to take himself and some persons including APC Chieftains to watch the Nigeria-Cameroon match at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON).

In spite of the N13.9 billion that has accrued to the Nigerian Football Federation between 2016 till date, allegations of corruption and gross mismanagement from the apex body have continued to jeopardise Nigeria’s chances at both continental and global tournaments. BRANDPOWER examines the effect of the mismanagement of funds which has translated into non-payment of wages and allowances to the Nigerian football teams and their coaches in recent times.

The Super Eagles sealed their second win in Egypt on Wednesday to confirm their progress to their last-16 stage of the Africa Cup of Nations Kenneth Omeruo's header earned Nigeria a 1-0 win over Guinea in their second Group B fixture, which secured their spot in the knockout round of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Super Eagles players have called off bonus striker after Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari intervention ahead of matchday two encounters against Guinea on Tuesday afternoon at Alexandria Stadium.