But Africa’s top footballing guns have come out angrily to defend the importance of Afcon. Football Journalist, Oluwashina Okeleji.

Former Nigeria international John Mikel Obi has lashed out at Jamie Carragher for dismissing the significance of the Africa ...

The Sky Sports pundit dismissed the Africa Cup of Nations' status as a 'major tournament' but was quickly challenged by ...

Ekong, says winning the Africa Cup of Nations title remains his priority. Troost-Ekong won bronze medal in his maiden ...

How Carragher sparked a row about AFCON and 'major tournaments'. Plus: Kluivert shows Palmer how to do it, and mascot beef.

Nigeria legend Austin Eguavoen expects Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher to “eventually apologise” for his Mohamed Salah-related ...

Jamie Carragher has found himself under fire following his recent comments about the Africa Cup of Nations, which many ...

Egypt legend Ahmed Hassan has hit out at former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher for his comments downplaying the AFCON.

Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has told Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher to "fck off" following his "ignorant ...

Chelsea and Nigeria legend John Obi Mikel has furiously hit back at Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher for saying the Africa ...

Ex-Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said Jamie Carragher's comments disregarding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON ...

A Super Eagles legend has strongly criticised Jamie Carragher for making disrespectful comments about the AFCON, calling out ...