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AFCON 2023 Qualifiers

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Nigeria waiting on Peseiro’s decision for Sao Tome and Principe game

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are yet to decide if Jose Peseiro will take charge of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sao Tome and Principe on Sunday, September 10. Peseiro was appointed Super Eagles coach in May 2022, signing a short-term deal with the aim of helping the West African nation qualify for AFCON 2023 in the Ivory Coast. The Portuguese coach has...

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Osimhen’s brilliance prevails for the Super Eagles but defensive weakness poses questions

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Osimhen’s brilliance prevails for the Super Eagles but defensive weakness poses questions

The Super Eagles of Nigeria booked their spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after their narrow 3-2 win over Sierra Leone in the penultimate round of the qualifiers on Sunday. It looked like it was going to be a routine win for Jose Peseiro's men when Victor Osimhen scored a first half brace in the space of 13 minutes but once Sierra Leone pegged...

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Ghana’s Hughton admits uphill task after Madagascar draw

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Ghana’s Hughton admits uphill task after Madagascar draw

Ghana coach Chris Hughton expressed his disappointment after their goalless draw with Madagascar delayed their quest to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars needed a win in Madgascar to secure their spot in the Ivory Coast but they were fustrated to a goalless draw and now need a to overcome Central African Republic's hurdle in their final qualifying fixture. Hughton lamented...