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...
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...
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is expecting an interesting encounter against Guinea-Bissau in their final group match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles will lock horns against Guinea-Bissau for the second time on the AFCON stage after their last outing ended in a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Sadiq Umar and William Troost-Ekong in the 2021 edition in Cameroon. Osimhen missed the...
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has set a target of first position in Group A ahead of his team's final group against Guinea-Bissau at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria are currently locked with four points with leaders Equatorial Guinea but they can secure top spot if they beat West African rivals, Guinea-Bissau on Monday and the result between Equatorial Guinea and Ivory Coast goes...
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