The group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has concluded with Cape Verde, Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, and Egypt securing spots in the Round of 16. These nations showcased their football prowess, delivering impressive performances in the group stage battles.
Eliminated...
Nigeria secured their place in the knockout rounds with a narrow 1-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau. The match, rife with suspense and controversy, saw defender Opa Sangante's nightmare unfold as he inadvertently sent the ball into his net, ultimately handing Nigeria the crucial win.
The first-half...
Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro unveiled a revamped starting lineup for today's Group A clash against the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau in the AFCON 2023 tournament. Peseiro, known for his strategic acumen, introduced four new players into the starting XI, adopting a bold 3-4-3 formation at the...
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In a significant blow to Nigeria's campaign in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, William Troost-Ekong and Zaidu Sanusi have been sidelined for the crucial Group A encounter against Guinea-Bissau. Troost-Ekong, who played a pivotal role in the Super Eagles' 1-0...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria emerged victorious against Cote d'Ivoire, and Assistant Coach Finidi George attributes the success to a strategic formation switch. The match, held on Thursday, January 18, at the Alassane Outtara Stadium in Abidjan, saw Captain Troost-Ekong netting a crucial penalty...
At the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Abidjan, William Troost-Ekong's penalty was the sole goal in a thrilling West African Derby as the Super Eagles secured a momentous win over the Elephants.
This victory marked Ivory Coast as the first host nation to lose a group stage match in 17...
Former Nigerian international and Paris Saint-Germain star, Austine Okocha, has unequivocally asserted that the Super Eagles possess the mettle to conquer the host nation, Ivory Coast, in today's crucial clash at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Okocha's words come on the heels of a hard-fought...
In a press conference on Tuesday, Head Coach Jean Louis Gasset of the Cote d'Ivoire national football team expressed unwavering confidence in his team's ability to restrain the attacking prowess of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their upcoming match on Thursday in Abidjan.
Gasset emphasized...
Super Eagles' coach Jose Vitor Peseiro found solace in spiritual reflections following a 1-1 draw. Despite Victor Osimhen's header leveling the score after Iban Salvador's opener, Peseiro lamented the missed opportunities and the challenging playing conditions.
Departing from his usual...
The Super Eagles clashed with Equatorial Guinea, resulting in a 1-1 draw during their opening AFCON 2023 match in Ivory Coast. Despite the absence of key players like Victor Boniface, Wilfred Ndidi, and Sadiq Umar, Nigeria displayed early dominance with Victor Osimhen leading the attack.
The...
As Nigeria gears up for its opening Africa Cup of Nations clash against Equatorial Guinea, the Super Eagles find themselves at a pivotal juncture, aiming to break a decade-long AFCON title drought. Historically a powerhouse in African football, recent AFCON performances have fallen short of...
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Despite facing recent criticism over the Super Eagles' performance, head coach Jose Peseiro remains resolute, stating that he is not under pressure to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Peseiro, acknowledging the magnitude of playing for Nigeria, emphasized that delivering on the pitch is a...
Leicester City's Head Coach, Enzo Maresca, has sparked fresh concerns about the fitness of Super Eagles' forward Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Maresca revealed that Iheanacho is still injured, and his fitness is under...
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