Nigeria made it through to the round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in Abidjan on Monday. Opa Sangante's own goal in the 36th minute was the only difference at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium as Jose Peseiro's side advance as Group A runners-up behind leaders Equatorial Guinea. Peseiro benched vice-captain William Troost-Ekong, Alex Iwobi, Zaidu Sanusi and Ademola...
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse has released Rangers striker Abdallah Sima from his squad at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to injury. Sima did not get the chance to play in Ivory Coast, missing games against the Gambia and Cameroon as he struggled for full fitness. The 22-year-old is now back in Glasgow Rangers to treat the thigh injury as the rest of his international...
The Guinean Football Federation has confirmed the death of six fans after their 1-0 victory against the Gambia at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. After the win against the Scorpions in the Ivorian capital city of Yamoussoukro, Guineans back home trooped out to the streets of Conakry on Friday. The wild celebrations led to collision of vehicles and motorcycles which resulted in the death of...
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...
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...
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