Please enable JavaScript to view advertisements.
×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Fearless, Trusted News
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App
×
The Standard Group PLC The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.
  • Standard Group Plc HQ Office,
  • The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road.
  • P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111
  • Email: corporate@standardmedia.co.ke
NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
Digital News
evewoman
Farm Kenya
Entertainment
Sports
The Nairobian
TV STATIONS
RADIO STATIONS
ENTERPRISE
The Standard

Ighalo seeks to burst South African bubble in Afcon quarterfinals

By AFP | Jul. 10, 2019
Google News Prefer the Standard on Google
Nigeria's Odion Ighalo celebrates scoring Nigeria's first goal against Burundi in the Africa Cup of Nations at Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria, Egypt on June 22, 2019. [REUTERS]

Former English Premier League forward Odion Ighalo could be the Nigerian who bursts the South African bubble when the countries clash tonight in an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final.

The 30-year-old, who played for Watford before moving to China two years ago, has scored three goals at the African football showpiece in Egypt.  

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Continue →
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902


Related Topics

AFCON Africa Cup of Nations Odion Ighalo Nigeria national football team South Africa national football team Sadio Mane
.

Latest Stories

From 'kivumbi' to 'bluenami,' US midterms offer lessons to Kenyan youth
From 'kivumbi' to 'bluenami,' US midterms offer lessons to Kenyan youth
Peter Kimani
By Peter Kimani
40 mins ago
It's wrong for politicians to turn disaster zones into campaign platforms
Opinion
By Maliba Arnold Nyajayi
1 hr ago
Kalonzo denies opposition division claims, says leaders working as one team
Politics
By Rodgers Otiso
1 hr ago
.

The Standard Insider

Big talk, small act: How Judiciary has turned quest for justice into a mockery
By Kamau Muthoni 1 hr ago
Big talk, small act: How Judiciary has turned quest for justice into a mockery
Missing Tanzanian lawyer's mystery deepens as police falter
By Nancy Gitonga 1 hr ago
Missing Tanzanian lawyer's mystery deepens as police falter
How woman buying curtains for a new home met her death in Eastleigh
By  Pkemoi Ng’enoh and Newton Kimaiyo 1 hr ago
How woman buying curtains for a new home met her death in Eastleigh
Gachagua's challenge as rivals defy his Mt Kenya dominance
By Prestone Murunga 1 hr ago
Gachagua's challenge as rivals defy his Mt Kenya dominance
.

Digger Classified

GET OUR NEWSLETTER

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers!

CONNECT WITH US

FOR THE LATEST JOB ADVERTS

join Digger Classifieds telegram channel
The Standard
© 2026. The Standard Group PLC. All rights reserved