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Ivory Coast's star midfielder, Seko Fofana, has issued a stern warning to Nigeria's Super Eagles, asserting that his team is fully prepared for the impending battle on Thursday evening. Fofana, who marked the tournament's debut with a goal against Guinea-Bissau, emphasized the intense fight...
Former Nigerian international and Paris Saint-Germain star, Austine Okocha, has unequivocally asserted that the Super Eagles possess the mettle to conquer the host nation, Ivory Coast, in today's crucial clash at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Okocha's words come on the heels of a hard-fought...
Super Eagles' coach Jose Vitor Peseiro found solace in spiritual reflections following a 1-1 draw. Despite Victor Osimhen's header leveling the score after Iban Salvador's opener, Peseiro lamented the missed opportunities and the challenging playing conditions. Departing from his usual...
The Super Eagles clashed with Equatorial Guinea, resulting in a 1-1 draw during their opening AFCON 2023 match in Ivory Coast. Despite the absence of key players like Victor Boniface, Wilfred Ndidi, and Sadiq Umar, Nigeria displayed early dominance with Victor Osimhen leading the attack. The...
Chippa United's Stanley Nwabili is set to take the coveted goalkeeping position for the Super Eagles as they face off against Equatorial Guinea in a Group B clash at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The starting lineup, released ahead of the much-anticipated encounter, reveals a carefully curated...
As Nigeria gears up for its opening Africa Cup of Nations clash against Equatorial Guinea, the Super Eagles find themselves at a pivotal juncture, aiming to break a decade-long AFCON title drought. Historically a powerhouse in African football, recent AFCON performances have fallen short of...
Former Nigerian football team captain, Mikel Obi, has laid blame on former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, for the premature retirement of goalkeeping legend Vincent Enyeama. Mikel, on his ObiOne podcast, labeled Oliseh as "absolutely clueless" and "easily the worst manager" he played...
Despite facing recent criticism over the Super Eagles' performance, head coach Jose Peseiro remains resolute, stating that he is not under pressure to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Peseiro, acknowledging the magnitude of playing for Nigeria, emphasized that delivering on the pitch is a...
Leicester City's Head Coach, Enzo Maresca, has sparked fresh concerns about the fitness of Super Eagles' forward Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Maresca revealed that Iheanacho is still injured, and his fitness is under...
In a last-minute twist to Nigeria's AFCON 2023 preparations, Real Sociedad forward Sadiq Umar has been forced to withdraw from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) due to a knee injury sustained during a friendly match against Guinea. The Super Eagles quickly announced the substitution on...
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