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AFCON 2023: Big blow for Nigeria as Boniface withdraws due to injury

Nigeria have been dealt a huge injury blow ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with Victor Bonfiace’s withdrawal due to an injury. The Bayer Leverkusen star did not feature in the Super Eagles’ friendly games against Dubai-based club Al Gharbia on Sunday and AFCON-bound Guinea on Monday. The 23-year-old confirmed the injury setback by sending his best wishes to the rest of his internal...

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles lose to Guinea in final friendly match

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles lose to Guinea in final friendly match

The Super Eagles lost 2-0 to Guinea in their final pre-tournament friendly match ahead of this month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The Jose Peseiro-led side were disappointing at the Bani Yas Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday, with goals from Aguibou Camara and Facinet Conte sealing the win for the National Elephants. The Eagles, who thrashed a local Dubai club 12-0 on Sunday,...

AFCON 2023: Cande sets knockout round target for Guinea-Bissau

AFCON 2023: Cande sets knockout round target for Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau head coach Baciro Cande has his eyes set on leading his team to the knockout phase of this month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The Djurtus, who arrived at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Airport in Abidjan on Sunday ahead of their opening game against hosts Ivory Coast, will be participating in their fourth AFCON tournament when the competition kicks off on January 13. They...

AFCON 2023 Preview: Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea & Guinea-Bissau in Group A

AFCON 2023 Preview: Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea & Guinea-Bissau in Group A

After months of anticipation, the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is set to kick-off on Saturday, January 13 with hosts the Ivory Coast set to take on Guinea-Bissau in Group A. Afrosport previews all four teams that make up the group, including Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea, with an in-depth look at their AFCON history, record while also revealing the full squad list of each side. NIGERIA...