In a viral video, Nigeria's political figure Bola Ahmed Tinubu is seen celebrating the Super Eagles' victory over Cameroon in Paris, France. Nigerians expressed mixed reactions, with some criticizing the political display, citing the ongoing security challenges in the country.
One Twitter user...
President Bola Tinubu has conveyed a message to the Super Eagles through Sports Minister John Enoh, urging them to elevate their performance in the remaining stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire.
Speaking via Zoom from Abuja, Tinubu expressed his dissatisfaction with...
The group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has concluded with Cape Verde, Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, and Egypt securing spots in the Round of 16. These nations showcased their football prowess, delivering impressive performances in the group stage battles.
Eliminated...
Nigeria secured their place in the knockout rounds with a narrow 1-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau. The match, rife with suspense and controversy, saw defender Opa Sangante's nightmare unfold as he inadvertently sent the ball into his net, ultimately handing Nigeria the crucial win.
The first-half...
Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro unveiled a revamped starting lineup for today's Group A clash against the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau in the AFCON 2023 tournament. Peseiro, known for his strategic acumen, introduced four new players into the starting XI, adopting a bold 3-4-3 formation at the...
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In a significant blow to Nigeria's campaign in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, William Troost-Ekong and Zaidu Sanusi have been sidelined for the crucial Group A encounter against Guinea-Bissau. Troost-Ekong, who played a pivotal role in the Super Eagles' 1-0...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria emerged victorious against Cote d'Ivoire, and Assistant Coach Finidi George attributes the success to a strategic formation switch. The match, held on Thursday, January 18, at the Alassane Outtara Stadium in Abidjan, saw Captain Troost-Ekong netting a crucial penalty...
At the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Abidjan, William Troost-Ekong's penalty was the sole goal in a thrilling West African Derby as the Super Eagles secured a momentous win over the Elephants.
This victory marked Ivory Coast as the first host nation to lose a group stage match in 17...
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...
In a press conference on Tuesday, Head Coach Jean Louis Gasset of the Cote d'Ivoire national football team expressed unwavering confidence in his team's ability to restrain the attacking prowess of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their upcoming match on Thursday in Abidjan.
Gasset emphasized...
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