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AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Osimhen’s brilliance prevails for the Super Eagles but defensive weakness poses questions

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Osimhen’s brilliance prevails for the Super Eagles but defensive weakness poses questions

The Super Eagles of Nigeria booked their spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after their narrow 3-2 win over Sierra Leone in the penultimate round of the qualifiers on Sunday. It looked like it was going to be a routine win for Jose Peseiro's men when Victor Osimhen scored a first half brace in the space of 13 minutes but once Sierra Leone pegged...

AFCON Qualifiers: Ndidi watches as Super Eagles begin training

Sierra Leone 2-3 Nigeria: Super Eagles qualify for AFCON 2023 with hard-fought win

Nigeria secured their qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast after a 3-2 victory against Sierra Leone in Monrovia on Sunday. A first-half brace from Victor Osimhen and a late strike from Kelechi Iheanacho were enough for the Super Eagles to bag maximum points despite a late onslaught by the hosts. Goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye has handed his Super Eagles debut while...

Osimhen overtakes Ighalo & Musa becomes Nigeria’s sixth top scorer

Osimhen overtakes Ighalo & Musa becomes Nigeria’s sixth top scorer

Victor Osimhen rose from the ninth spot in Nigeria's all-time scoring chart to sixth following his brace against Sierra Leone in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Osimhen scored two first-half goals in the 3-2 victory against the Leone Stars to increase his tally to 17 goals for the Super Eagles. He occupies the sixth position with Samson Siasia who scored 17 goals in 49...

AFCON Qualifiers: Ndidi watches as Super Eagles begin training

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Predicting Super Eagles’ starting XI against Sierra Leone

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro is set to try new options in Sunday's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone. A draw in Monrovia is enough for the Super Eagles to confirm their spot in next year's tournament in the Ivory Coast. Among the changes to expect in Peseiro's selection is the goalkeepers' department with the absence of first-choice goalkeepers Maduka Okoye and Francis Uzoho,...

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Super Eagles skipper Musa not taking Sierra Leone for granted

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Super Eagles skipper Musa not taking Sierra Leone for granted

Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa is not taking Sierra Leone for granted as both teams square off at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia in the penultimate round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. The Super Eagles sit second in Group A behind Guinea-Bissau who defeated Sao Tome and Principe on Wednesday. Victory in Monrovia will hand Nigeria a third consecutive AFCON appearance...