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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles defeat South Africa on penalties to reach eighth final

AFCON 2023: Nwabali appreciates Peseiro’s visit prior to tournament

Stanley Nwabali has appreciated Jose Peseiro's visit to South Africa prior to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 27-year-old, who plays for Chippa United in the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL), has been one of the standout players in Ivory Coast with his performance, including saving two penalties in the shootout victory over South Africa on Wednesday securing the Super Eagles' place in the...

AFCON 2023: Haller strike sets up Ivory Coast final meeting with Super Eagles

AFCON 2023: Haller strike sets up Ivory Coast final meeting with Super Eagles

Sebastien Haller scored the only goal of the game as Ivory Coast defeated DR Congo 1-0 in Wednesday's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semi final and set up a final meeting with the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Elephants needed extra time to dispatch Mali in the quarter-finals, doing so with nine men while the Leopards defeated Guinea for their first semi-final appearance since 2015. The...

AFCON 2023: Lookman brace helps Super Eagles sink rivals Cameroon

AFCON 2023: South Africa’s Chippa United throw weight behind Nwabali & Nigeria

Chippa United chairman Siviwe Chippa Mpengesi has declared his support for Stanley Nwabali ahead of Nigeria's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match with South Africa on Wednesday. Nwabali has been one of the stars of the tournament in Ivory Coast with his stable performances between the sticks warming the hearts of Nigerian fans. It is also seen as a plus for modest outfit Chippa United...

AFCON 2023: ‘I inspire Nwabali’ – South Africa’s Ronwen Williams

AFCON 2023: ‘I inspire Nwabali’ – South Africa’s Ronwen Williams

Ronwen Williams has claimed that Stanley Nwabali sees him as an inspiration as both goalkeepers prepare to man the posts when Nigeria and South Africa take on each other at Stade de la Paix in Bouake in Wednesday's evening's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final. Williams made headlines after he saved four penalties in the quarter-final shootout victory over Cape Verde while Nwabali has thrilled Nigerian...