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No Return date for Injured Alhassan Yusuf – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Yusuf also missed the 1-0 win over Cote d’Ivoire last Thursday, as he continues his recovery from a muscle injury.   The 23-year-old picked a knock during Nigeria’s …

Coach José Santos Peseiro insisted on Sunday that despite looking good for a spot in the Round of 16 with their four points following the defeat of host nation Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday, Nigeria will not take their feet off the pedal when they clash with Guinea Bissau on Monday evening. Read Also: #AFCON2023: Kenneth Omeruo Cautiously Optimistic as Super …

Fully Fit! Iheanacho Ready for Guinea Bissau – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Iheanacho has been battling with muscular injury since December 2022 and hasn’t seen a minute of action since. Despite the injury, the 27-year-old was called up for Nigeria’s …

Didier Drogba former player of Cote dIvoire during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match between Ivory Coast and Guinea Bissau at Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on 11 January 2024 ©Weam Mostafa/BackpagePix Former Côte d’Ivoire captain, Didier Drogba says the hosts should put in everything to win the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023. …

Burkina Faso head coach, Hubert Velud said his side had a greater chance of winning the game but let it slide in the last minute against Algeria in their second game of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023. Read Also: #AFCON2023: Odegbami, 1980 AFCON winner, canvasses support for Super Eagles’ success in Cote d’Ivoire The Stallions …

Gent boss Vanhaezebrouck Jumps to Gift Orban’s Defence – Latest Sports News In Nigeria KAA Gent head coach, Hein Vanhaezebrouck refused to blame Gift Orban over his recent drought in front of goal. Orban featured against RWDM last weekend after serving …

Hamza Rafia’s first-half strike gave 2004 champions Tunisia their first point at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations courtesy of a draw against Mali. Midfielder Rafia arrived first to send Ali Abdi’s cross squirming in via goalkeeper Djigui Diarra’s body. Mali had gone ahead through Lassine Sinayoko’s drilled opener and are on the brink of reaching the last 16.   …

Osimhen Lays down Gauntlet for Super Eagles Teammates – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The Super Eagles emerged victorious with a crucial 1-0 win over hosts Ivory Coast on Thursday. Osimhen, who played a pivotal role, winning the penalty that sealed …

Cameroon head coach, Rigobert Song has acknowledged the strength of the Senegalese side in their 3-1 defeat in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 Read Also: #LetsDoit Again: Alex Iwobi Calls for Steady Focus After Super Eagles’ Triumph Over AFCON Hosts The Indomitable Lions coach stated in the press conference held after the match, taking responsibility …

Cote d’Ivoire Victory is a Statement Win – Ekong – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Nigeria clinched a 1-0 in a thrilling clash at Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, on Thursday.   Captain, William Troost-Ekong, who netted the sole goal through a …