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AFCON 2023: Why South Africa game is Peseiro’s biggest test as Nigeria coach

Five new players have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Marrakech, Morocco, for the upcoming friendlies against Ghana’s Black Stars and the Eagles of Mali. Enyimba goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo, Belgium-based midfielder Raphael Onyedika, the newly-invited Benjamin Tanimo of Bendel Insurance, Alhassan Yusuf, and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman have all touched down on the team’s training base. Camp update: #SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/pqtxz71trC — ???????? Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles)...

International Friendlies: Ivory Coast hold South Africa; Mali put three past Saudi Arabia

by Ibikunle Salako

17 October 2023

At the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast held South Africa to a 1-1 stalemate as both teams played their last matches before the commencement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers next month. Themba Zwane notched Bafana Bafana ahead in the ninth minute after Franck Kessie was robbed of the ball just outside the box. The Mamelodi Sundowns’ attacking midfielder placed the ball...

Done Deal: Malian forward Toure becomes Atalanta’s most expensive signing

by Ibikunle Salako

30 July 2023

Mali international Bilal Toure has completed his move to Italian side Atalanta in a club record signing deal worth around €30 million from La Liga club Almeria, the club announced on Saturday. The 21-year-old joins the Nerazzurri on a long-term deal, replacing the outgoing Rasmus Hojlund, who is headed to Premier League giants Manchester United. https://twitter.com/Atalanta_BC/status/1685259933258747904?s=20 Toure, who was born in Ivory Coast, began his career...

Nigeria, Senegal maintain places in new FIFA rankings, Morocco drop one spot

by Ibikunle Salako

20 July 2023

Nigeria’s men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, remain unchanged in the newly released rankings by the world football governing body FIFA on Thursday. The Super Eagles, who moved a spot upward from 40 to 39 in the last rankings released in June, maintain their place as the 39th best football team in the world and the sixth in Africa. Since the last rankings were released,...

U17 AFCON: Burkina Faso coach Traore sets sight on third-place triumph

by Ibikunle Salako

18 May 2023

Burkina Faso head coach Brahima Traore said they have their sights on winning the third-place match against Mali with the hopes of ending their U-17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a high note. Les Etalons were denied the chance of qualifying for the final of the tournament after losing 5-4 on penalties to Senegal. Traore revealed he understands his boys' disappointment at the defeat but...

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Five new arrivals in Super Eagles camp for Ghana and Mali friendlies

International Friendlies: Ivory Coast hold South Africa; Mali put three past Saudi Arabia

Done Deal: Malian forward Toure becomes Atalanta’s most expensive signing

Nigeria, Senegal maintain places in new FIFA rankings, Morocco drop one spot

U17 AFCON: Burkina Faso coach Traore sets sight on third-place triumph

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