AFCON

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 …

Former Super Eagles winger, Tijani Babangida, has urged the current squad to maintain composure and view the draw against Equatorial Guinea as motivation to enhance their performance in upcoming matches. Speaking in a chat with Brila, Babangida emphasized the importance of creating chances and encouraged the team to focus on improving their conversion rate. Read Also: #SupereaglesAFCON – Sam Sodje …

Alhassan Yusuf has played down the injury he sustained during Nigeria’s opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations, against Equatorial Guinea. On his AFCON debut, Yusuf was stretchered off in the 69th minute after sustaining an injury.   Head Coach, Jose Peseiro experessed fears the midfielder could miss the crucial group game against group A leadrs, Cote d’Ivoire. “It’s …

Christian Chukwu, former coach of the Super Eagles, has challenged the current coach, Jose Peseiro, to address the team’s performance issues, emphasizing the lack of coordination and proper team play witnessed in the draw against Equatorial Guinea. Expressing concern over the midfield control, Chukwu called for improvement and stressed the need for the team to function cohesively. Read Also: #SupereaglesAFCON …