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17 May 2023
Success is a pattern that can be repeated as Senegal and Morocco are evidence of that. The two teams qualified for the final of the 2023 U-17 African Cup of Nations. In this episode, we build up to the game in this edition of The Nutmeg's AFCON special on Guardian TV.
10 May 2023
After an enthralling encounter against a spirited South Africa in which the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria were purring of character, grit, and determination, they now face Burkina Faso, a tricky West African customer. In this episode of The Nutmeg, Ayomide Sotubo, Ifeoluwa Johnson and Adetomiwa Banjo preview and explore this crunch clash
1 May 2023
The military said in a statement at least 33 soldiers died when a contingent of troops were attacked by suspected armed terrorist groups in eastern Burkina Faso.
10 Apr 2023
Officials have decried the "despicable and barbaric attack," but did not immediately say who was behind it. The West African country has been fighting militants linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group since 2013.

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