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AFCON Suspends Nigerian Vs Sierra Leon 2021 Qualifiers Due To Coronavirus

AFCON Suspends Nigerian Vs Sierra Leon 2021 Qualifiers Due To Coronavirus
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African Cup of Nations 2021 qualifying games between the Super Eagles and Sierra Leone have been suspended off due to the threat of deadly coronavirus.

Confederation of African Football (CAF) who are in charge of all football activities in the continent made this known in a letter sent to all members on Friday, March 13.

Although the coronavirus has not been heard much in Africa unlike nations like Italy and England, but CAF want the postponement to be a precautionary step.

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Super Eagles coach has already invited the players he wants to use for the two games against Sierra Leone as Nigeria eye move to qualify for the 2021 African Cup of Nations.

Nigeria are currently leading their group with six points after wins in their first two games and victories in the next coming two will give them AFCON 2021 ticket.

During the last Nations Cup, Nigeria finished as third best after losing the semifinal game against Algeria who eventually won the championship.

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The encounter was going for a penalty before Manchester City star Rihad Mahrez scored the winner for Algeria beating Daniel Akpeyi in goal for Nigeria.

Nigerians attacked Daniel Akpeyi after the defeat claiming that the goalkeeper should have saved the goal he conceded against Algeria.

They eventually beat Tunisia in the third place match with Francis Uzoho in goal and made superb saves for the Super Eagles.

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