Expectations are usually sky-high when Nigeria heads into the Africa Cup of Nations for the obvious reason of its glorious past. There was not that much of such confidence heading into the 2023 edition in Ivory Coast considering some poor string of results during the qualifiers as well as the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and some international friendlies. The Super Eagles have, however, proved many...
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen landed in Bouake on Tuesday morning and took part in the training session at the Stade de la Paix in the evening ahead of Wednesday's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final with South Africa. The Napoli star did not travel with the team when they departed Abidjan on Monday owing to abdominal discomfort. He stayed behind in the Ivorian commercial capital...
The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has advised Nigerians in the Southern African country to be mindful of where they watch the semi-final match between both countries on Wednesday. Nigeria and South Africa will face-off in the Ivorian city of Bouak for a place in the final of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. The High Commission noted that the football rivalry between the...
South Africa have shifted attention to their semi-final match against Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Hugo Broos disclosed that his team will their recovery session in time after their hard-fought penalty shoot-out win against Cape Verde on Saturday. Bafana Bafana played 120 minutes of football without scoring and had to wait for penalty shoot-out to edge the Blue Sharks 2-1. Broos is anticipating...
South Africa coach Hugo Broos said Bafana Bafana have surpassed expectations after reaching the semi-final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 1996 AFCON champions defeated Cape Verse 2-1 on penalties after playing a goalless draw at the end of 120 minutes. Ronwen Williams was the hero of the shoot-out as he saved four penalty kicks to secure South Africa’s progress into the last-four. Broos...
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