AFCON 2023

AFCON 2023: Okocha predicts outcome of Ivory Coast vs Nigeria game

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has sent a warning to his critics not to wait for his mistakes at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Chippa United player appreciated the support he received from Nigerians since he made his international debut in their 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea on January 14. Nwabali is gradually becoming fans' favourite, thanks to his brilliant performance between the sticks...

AFCON 2023 Exclusive: There is nothing special about Super Eagles – Semi Ajayi

by Taiye Taiwo

22 January 2024

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has revealed that there is nothing special about the team until after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The West Bromwich Albion centre-back has played every minute of Nigeria's games in Ivory Coast and he believes success in the continental tournament will qualify the current Super Eagles as being special. Nigeria are hoping to lift their fourth AFCON...

AFCON 2023: Osimhen anticipates interesting game against ‘familiar’ Guinea-Bissau

by Taiye Taiwo

21 January 2024

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is expecting an interesting encounter against Guinea-Bissau in their final group match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles will lock horns against Guinea-Bissau for the second time on the AFCON stage after their last outing ended in a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Sadiq Umar and William Troost-Ekong in the 2021 edition in Cameroon. Osimhen missed the...

AFCON 2023: ‘Egypt is not Salah’s team’ – Injured Liverpool star counting on teammates

by Taiye Taiwo

21 January 2024

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has encouraged his teammates to step up their performance for their final Group B game against Cape Verde at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Salah is nursing a hamstring injury he picked up against Ghana on Thursday and he will miss the Pharaohs' clash against leaders Blue Sharks at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Monday. The Liverpool forward will also...

AFCON 2023: Peseiro boasts of Nigeria’s quality ahead of Equatorial Guinea clash

AFCON 2023: Nigeria coach Peseiro targets Group A top spot against Guinea-Bissau

by Taiye Taiwo

21 January 2024

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has set a target of first position in Group A ahead of his team's final group against Guinea-Bissau at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria are currently locked with four points with leaders Equatorial Guinea but they can secure top spot if they beat West African rivals, Guinea-Bissau on Monday and the result between Equatorial Guinea and Ivory Coast goes...

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AFCON 2023 Exclusive: ‘Don’t wait for my mistakes’ – Nigeria goalkeeper Nwabali warns critics

AFCON 2023 Exclusive: There is nothing special about Super Eagles – Semi Ajayi

AFCON 2023: Osimhen anticipates interesting game against ‘familiar’ Guinea-Bissau

AFCON 2023: ‘Egypt is not Salah’s team’ – Injured Liverpool star counting on teammates

AFCON 2023: Nigeria coach Peseiro targets Group A top spot against Guinea-Bissau

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