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Adeleye relishes ‘dream’ Super Eagles debut against Sierra Leone

Adeleye relishes ‘dream’ Super Eagles debut against Sierra Leone

Hapoel Jerusalem goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye has taken to social media to rave about his dream Super Eagles debut appearance in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone. Jose Peseiro selected Adeleye ahead of Enyimba's Ojo Olorunleke and Rivers United's Victor Sochima, and he delivered a good performance in the 3-2 win in Monrovia on Sunday. Although he conceded two goals, Adeleye made some...

AFCON Qualifiers: Ndidi watches as Super Eagles begin training

Sierra Leone 2-3 Nigeria: Super Eagles qualify for AFCON 2023 with hard-fought win

Nigeria secured their qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast after a 3-2 victory against Sierra Leone in Monrovia on Sunday. A first-half brace from Victor Osimhen and a late strike from Kelechi Iheanacho were enough for the Super Eagles to bag maximum points despite a late onslaught by the hosts. Goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye has handed his Super Eagles debut while...

Osimhen overtakes Ighalo & Musa becomes Nigeria’s sixth top scorer

Osimhen overtakes Ighalo & Musa becomes Nigeria’s sixth top scorer

Victor Osimhen rose from the ninth spot in Nigeria's all-time scoring chart to sixth following his brace against Sierra Leone in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Osimhen scored two first-half goals in the 3-2 victory against the Leone Stars to increase his tally to 17 goals for the Super Eagles. He occupies the sixth position with Samson Siasia who scored 17 goals in 49...

AFCON Qualifiers: Ndidi watches as Super Eagles begin training

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Predicting Super Eagles’ starting XI against Sierra Leone

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro is set to try new options in Sunday's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone. A draw in Monrovia is enough for the Super Eagles to confirm their spot in next year's tournament in the Ivory Coast. Among the changes to expect in Peseiro's selection is the goalkeepers' department with the absence of first-choice goalkeepers Maduka Okoye and Francis Uzoho,...

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Benin govt throws gate open for Senegal match

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Benin govt throws gate open for Senegal match

The government of the Republic of Benin has subsidized tickets for their crucial 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Senegal on Saturday. The government paid for the entire match tickets to afford fans the opportunity to cheer the national team for the must-win game at the General Mathieu Kerekou Friendship Stadium in Cotonou. The match tickets are available at designated places including the Headquarters...