Guinea loses AFCON 2025 hosting rights as Nigeria enter big race

Guinea have lost the chance to host the 2025 African Cup of Nations as the Confederation of African Football chiefs felt they have not put up any good preparation for the tournament.

And this latest development has thrown the Nigerian Football Federation into the race as Amaju Pinnick who is the President of the body believes that his country can host the competition.

Amaju Pinnick who will be leaving office later this month stated clearly that he wants Nigeria to co-host the 2025 African Cup of Nations.

According to the report on Vanguard, the Confederation of African Football chiefs explained that they will later come up with new development on the nation that will host 2025 AFCON.

CAF's statement about 2025 AFCON

“The Executive Committee was unanimous that Guinea will not be ready to host the competition.

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“The Executive Committee took a unanimous decision based on the report as submitted that the tournament be withdrawn from Guinea.

“The President suggested that a delegation be sent to Guinea to inform them of the decision taken by EXCO.''

Wilfred Ndidi’s Impressive Stats Against Ronaldo’s Man United in EPL Tie Revealed

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was on Thursday night, 1 September, impressive while playing for Leicester City in a Premier League encounter against Manchester United.

Playing in front of their fans, Wilfred Ndidi and his teammates wanted to impress by recording a win in the Premier League clash, but they were unable to stop Erik Tag and his wards.

Before the Premier League encounter, Daniel Amartey suffered a late knock and Ndidi was drafted into the Foxes’ backline alongside James Justin, Jonny Evans, and Luke Thomas.

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Jadon Sancho scored the only goal that gave Manchester United the win in the 23rd minute of the Premier League encounter.

Wilfred Ndidi's defensive contributions played a key role in ensuring Brendan Rodgers’ men did not leak more than a goal.