AFCON

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has indicated that the team is under pressure to perform and get a good result when they face Cote d’Ivoire in their second Group A match of the Africa Cup of Nations, on Thursday. The Super Eagles got off their AFCON to a not so palatable start following a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea, a …

Brighton turned down Boniface for Ansu Fati – Latest Sports News In Nigeria According to British tabloid, The Mirror, Brighton made an offer for the forward, but ended up missing out on his signature. The Seagulls have good relationship with Union …

Stanley Nwabali, the Chippa United goalkeeper, has emerged as a shining example for players in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Breaking into the national team during the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast, Nwabali’s journey from the NPFL to the Super Eagles serves as an inspiration for aspiring talents. Read Also: #SupereaglesAFCON: Dimeji Lawal Anticipates Improved Super Eagles Showing Against …

Super Eagles defender, Semi Ajayi has called on the fans not give up on the team in their quest for a fourth AFCON title. The Super Eagles had come under scrutiny for their profligacy in front of goal in the 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea.     However, speaking with BRL, Ajayi pleaded with the fans to keep faith with …

Former Super Eagles defender, Joseph Yobo has aired his thoughts ahead of Nigeria’s second game at the Africa Cup of Nations, against Cote d’Ivoire. Yobo was a member of the team that last won the AFCON for Nigeria, and he has expressed confidence in the current squad.     Meanwhile, Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea in …

In the wake of Ghana’s disappointing 2-1 loss to Cape Verde in their first AFCON match, many Ghanaian fans in Abidjan are unable to contain their disappointment, with some even contemplating returning home. Expressing their frustration to Sports 247, these fans conveyed a lack of faith in their team’s ability to deliver a noteworthy performance. Read Also: “I Have To …

Mali kicked off their campaign on a winning after defeating South Africa 2-0 in Tuesday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nation. The early part of the encounter started on a very fast pace as both teams tried to dominate play. South Africa could have taken the lead in the 19th minute but Tau failed to convert his penalty. But then, Mali …

Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen has revealed that he will wear the mask for the rest of his career due to safety reasons. Osimhen suffered a facial injury, in a clash of heads with Milan Skriniar during a Serie A match between Napoli and Inter Milan on November 21, 2021.   The mask has now become symbolic for the Forward, …

Nigeria’s placement in Pot 2 of the AFCON 2023 draw always threatened a ‘Group of Death’ scenario. To the chagrin of Nigerian football fans, so it proved, with the Super Eagles drawing hosts Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea Bissau. It’s certainly not a straightforward group, yet there are reasons to be positive, despite recent disappointments. The squad is clearly …

Ahead of Thursday’s showdown against Cote d’Ivoire, the Super Eagles resumed training on Monday. Notably absent from the session were Frank Onyeka, William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina, Simon Moses, Victor Osimhen and Alhassan Yusuf, who rested to aid their recovery post the Equatorial Guinea match. Reassuringly, the players were merely undergoing a precautionary phase to ensure their optimal condition for upcoming …