2023 Draw AFCON: Super Eagles To Face Host Côte d’Ivoire

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3 years ago

October 13, 2023

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn in Group A of the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON alongside hosts Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, and Equatorial Guinea.

The draw was held on Thursday at the Parc Des Expositions in Abidjan attended by representatives of all 24 participating teams as well as other dignitaries from across the continent.

Nigeria, who are three-time AFCON champions, were seeded in Pot 2 for the draw.

Regarded as the biggest event on African soil, the 2023 AFCON tournament will be taking place in Côte d’Ivoire from 13 January to 11 February 2024.

The Elephants are the hosts of the tournament and they will be desperate to make their home advantage; having only won the tournament despite boasting of some of Africa’s legendary players.

Going into next year’s tournament, Côte d’Ivoire boasts of a strong squad that has the likes of Sebastien Haller, Wilfried Zaha, and Franck Kessie among others.

For Guinea-Bissau, they are seen as a rising force in African football.

They reached the round of 16 at the 2019 AFCON and they will be looking to go even further at next year’s tournament.

Though they may be easily termed the underdogs in the group, Equatorial Guinea has several talented players who are capable of springing surprises on the big stage.

On paper, the Super Eagles are seen as favorites to qualify from Group A alongside the hosts. The Super Eagles will, however, need to be at their best to avoid an early exit from Group A.

Full Group :

Group A – Abidjan: CIV, Guinea Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria

Group B – Abidjan: Mozambique, Cape Verde, Ghana, Egypt

Group C – Yamoussoukro: Gambia, Guinea, Cameroon, Senegal

Group D – Bouake: Angola, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Algeria

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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race

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7 hours ago

October 25, 2026

The Gleamer

Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively

The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.

The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.

In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.

In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.

According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.

The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.

The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.

Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.

The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.

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