Victor Osimhen has expressed delight with Nigeria’s progress at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations despite his struggles to score goals in Ivory Coast. Osimhen is leading the Super Eagles’ attack in the tournament but has struggled to score goals as the West African country aim for a fourth AFCON crown. The Napoli striker has only scored a goal in five appearances for Nigeria at the...
Ademola Lookman scored in back-to-back games at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as Nigeria defeated Angola 1-0 in Friday evening's quarter-final clash at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium. The Super Eagles got the better of neighbours and rivals Cameroon in the round of 16 while the Black Antelopes thumped neighbours Namibia 3-0 to reach the last eight for the third time in their history. Very...
Nigeria President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with the coaching crew and players of the Super Eagles virtually on Friday afternoon ahead of their quarter-final game against Angola at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles are charging for a fourth AFCON title in Ivory Coast and a win on Friday would secure their place in the semi-final. President Tinubu who is away in France...
Angola coach Pedro Goncalves has offered a warning to the Super Eagles ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash in Abidjan on Friday, stating his side fear no one. The Black Antelopes have been a dark horse in the Ivory Coast, finishing top of Group D ahead of Burkina Faso, Mauritania and Algeria. They went on to defeat Namibia 3-0 in the round...
Alex Iwobi said he is more involved in controlling games for Nigeria than creating chances at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Fulham star has been deployed in a deep-lying role in the Super Eagles which has limited his creativity flair and thus, creation of chances for the forwards. During a press conference on Thursday ahead of the quarter-final match against Angola, Iwobi noted that...
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