The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Ivory Coast on Saturday, showcasing the array of skills and top-tier craftsmanship in African football. 24 teams will participate in the 34th edition of the AFCON with 12 of them sharing a combined 30 titles. Afrosport provides an overview of each participating nation, highlighting the leading contenders for the coveted trophy, with focus on their strengths and...
Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju believes Nigeria are capable of ruling the continent at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The La Liga ambassador is counting on Jose Peseiro's side to turn around their recent results after slumping to a 1-0 loss to Guinea in their final friendly match in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Nigeria will begin their charge for a fourth AFCON title against...
Terem Moffi has replaced Victor Boniface in the Super Eagles squad after the Bayer Leverkusen forward withdraw due to injury. Boniface was expected to be play a key part in the Eagles' quest for continental glory in the Ivory Coast. He however failed to feature in the friendly against a United Arab Emirates side which ended in a 12-0 win and Monday's clash against Guinea which...
Nigeria have been dealt a huge injury blow ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with Victor Bonfiace’s withdrawal due to an injury. The Bayer Leverkusen star did not feature in the Super Eagles’ friendly games against Dubai-based club Al Gharbia on Sunday and AFCON-bound Guinea on Monday. The 23-year-old confirmed the injury setback by sending his best wishes to the rest of his internal...
The Super Eagles lost 2-0 to Guinea in their final pre-tournament friendly match ahead of this month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The Jose Peseiro-led side were disappointing at the Bani Yas Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday, with goals from Aguibou Camara and Facinet Conte sealing the win for the National Elephants. The Eagles, who thrashed a local Dubai club 12-0 on Sunday,...
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