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AFCON 2023 Exclusive: Yobo advises Super Eagles coach Peseiro ahead of Ivory Coast game

AFCON 2023 Exclusive: Yobo advises Super Eagles coach Peseiro ahead of Ivory Coast game

Former Nigeria captain and former assistant coach, Joseph Yobo has urged Jose Peseiro to work on the Super Eagles' midfield before they take on Ivory Coast for their next match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Yobo assessed Nigeria's 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday as a decent result but he feels Peseiro can make better decisions with his midfield options. The Portuguese coach...

AFCON 2023: Ghana fan arrested for attacking Hughton after defeat to Cape Verde

AFCON 2023: Ghana fan arrested for attacking Hughton after defeat to Cape Verde

Ghana supporters were far from happy after the Black Stars started their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Cape Verde on Sunday. Garry Rodrigues' 92nd-minute goal secured all three points for the Blue Sharks after Alexander Djiku cancelled out Jamiro Monteiro's first-half opener. The defeat left Ghanaians frustrated back at home and at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, and...

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles coach Peseiro regrets missed chances in Equatorial Guinea draw

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles coach Peseiro regrets missed chances in Equatorial Guinea draw

Jose Peseiro has expressed regret after the Super Eagles could only draw 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Group A opener on Sunday. The three-time AFCON champions went behind in the 36th minute but responded instantly thanks to reigning African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen. Nigeria had a flurry of chances to find the winner but poor finishing in front...

AFCON 2023: Ghana suffer upset Group B loss to Cape Verde

AFCON 2023: Ghana suffer upset Group B loss to Cape Verde

Ghana's hopes for a first Africa Cup of Nations title since 1982 began on the a disappointing note as they were beaten 2-1 by Cape Verde in their Group B opener at Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Sunday night. Things started positively for the Blue Sharks, who were making just their fourth AFCON outing, as they took the lead in the 17th minute courtesy of Jamiro...