Semi-Final: Nigerian High Commission Issues Warning Ahead Of AFCON Clash
Semi-Final: Nigerian High Commission Issues Warning Ahead Of AFCON Clash The Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria has cautioned Nigerians of potentially inflammatory comments ahead of the highly anticipated AFCON clash between Bafana Bafana and the Super Eagles. Nigeria and South Africa will face off in a semi-final on Wednesday, 7 February for a spot in […]
FULL LIST: Africa National Teams And Their Nicknames
African football teams have a fascinating assortment of nicknames that they have adopted over the years. These nicknames represent the characteristics of the countries involved and give international matches, especially the Africa Cup of Nations, a sense of vivid imagery and narratives. Here’s a list of African National football teams nicknames: 1. Nigeria – Super Eagles […]
AFCON: HOW DAZZLING SUPER EAGLES BEAT ANGOLA, REACH SEMI-FINAL
AFCON: HOW DAZZLING SUPER EAGLES BEAT ANGOLA, REACH SEMI-FINAL The Super Eagles of Nigeria has defeated Angola to become the first team to book a place in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Ademola Lookman was once again the hero, connecting with a cross from Moses Simon to put the Eagles in […]
LIVE UPDATES: Nigeria vs Angola (1-0)
HT: NIG 1: 0 ANG 42′ Angola with a chance to level but their attempt is intercepted by Troost-Ekong in defence for the Super Eagles. 14′ Victor Osimhen with a header that hits the roof of the net 10′ Lookman with an in-swinger off a free-kick from close range, cleared for safety by the Angolans […]
AFCON Revealed Prize Money For Winners, Runner-ups, Others
The Confederation of African Football has revealed the financial rewards for participating nations at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament (AFCON prize money) in Cote d’Ivoire. The winner of AFCON 2023 will take home $7 million for lifting the trophy. The runners-up will pocket $4 million. The two losing semi-finalists (two teams) will […]
Osimhen On A Mission With Nigeria At Africa Cup Of Nations
Many of the biggest stars at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations have already been eliminated before the quarter-finals, but the continent’s reigning player of the year Victor Osimhen is still standing as he aims to lead Nigeria to the title. The 25-year-old Napoli striker may have been the obvious bet to finish as the […]
AFCON: Results Of Drug Tests For Osimhen, Two Super Eagles Players Confirmed
The results of the drug tests conducted on three Super Eagles players at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations have come back negative. The squad members that were tested are striker Victor Osimhen, forward Ademola Lookman and, captain William Troost-Ekong. News of the random tests was reported after Nigeria defeated Cameroon 2-0 in a Round […]
AFCON: How Resurgent Elephants sent Defending Champions Packing
So much can change in seven days, as the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire demonstrated on Monday, 29 January, after they came back from a goal down to beat defending champions Senegal 5-4 on penalties. This comes exactly seven days after they were humiliated 4-0 by Equatorial Guinea and had to wait for Morocco to beat Zambia 1-0 […]
AFCON: Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Cameroon to reach Quarterfinals
AFCON: Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Cameroon to reach Quarterfinals The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated Cameroon 2- 0 to reach the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. Nigeria will be facing Angola in their next match. @Egalitarian Voice Sports
Nigeria vs Cameroon: Peseiro to make 4 changes to Super Eagles starting XI
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, is expected to make four changes to his starting XI for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Round of 16 clash with Cameroon on Saturday. Sources in Ivory Coast told DAILY POST that captain William Troost-Ekong, Alex Iwobi, Sanusi Zaidu and Ademola Lookman are pencilled down to start the match. History […]