Tag: Afcon

AFCON 2023: I Believe Iwobi Can Solve Super Eagles’ Midfield Problem – Yobo

Former Nigeria captain, Joseph Yobo, believes Alex Iwobi can be the creative link in the Super Eagles at the ongoing 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast, following the team’s struggles in…

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Okpala To Osimhen: Concentrate On AFCON, Quit Social Media

Former Nigeria international defender, Sylvanus Okpala, has expressed satisfaction with the current form of Super Eagles’ striker Victor Osimhen at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire,…

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Nigeria secures qualification for knockout stage with narrow win over Guinea-Bissaue

Jose Peseiro's Super Eagles would be pleased with a not-too-decent performance but a job well done as they secure a 0-1 win in the last group game of the AFCON…

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South Africa Secures Commanding 4-0 Victory over Namibia in 2023 AFCON

South Africa got their AFCON campaign back on track with a 4-0 convincing win over Namibia as both sides competed for the three points at stake.   The Bafana Bafana…

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Victory Against Host Nation At AFCON: Osimhen Reacts, Says ‘I’m Happy With This Win’

Nigeria international, Victor Osimhen said his team had ‘made a statement’ in beating hosts, Ivory Coast 1-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday to close on a place…

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William Troost-Ekong’s Penalty Helps Nigeria Beat AFCON Hosts Ivory Coast

William Troost-Ekong’s second-half penalty gave Nigeria a 1-0 win over Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, turning up the heat on the host country whose hopes…

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AFCON 2023: There’s Healthy Relationship Among Super Eagles’ Goalkeepers – Uzoho

Super Eagles of Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, said  recent criticisms over his performance with the national team is part of his job. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

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Osimhen Optimistic, Says Winning AFCON For Nigeria Is Important

Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen won the Serie A title with Napoli last season and ended 2023 by being named African footballer of the year, but the striker reckons lifting the…

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Algeria 1-1 Angola: Former champions held to opening Afcon draw after Mabululu penalty

Algeria failed to beat Angola in the AFCON opener as the Angola side equalized in the second half to tie the match. The former was the outright favourite coming into this…

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AFCON: Don’t Give Up On Us, Super Eagles’ Troost-Ekong Begs Nigerians

Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ defender, William Troost-Ekong has begged soccer loving Nigerians to continue their support for the team. Nigeria was held by the Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea to a…

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