AFCON

Nigeria’s Captain William Troost-Ekong clinched the title of CAF 2023 Most Valuable Player. Ekong’s stellar performance proved instrumental as the Super Eagles soared all the way to the final. His contribution included three crucial goals, notably two nerve-wracking penalties that kept fans on the edge of their seats. However, despite Nigeria’s strong showing, Eagles Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali missed out on …

The long-awaited Super Eagles debut for Gift Orban has been cast under a shadow of doubt as confirmed by the team’s head coach, Jose Peseiro. Fans had hoped to see the youngster who has dominated headlines for the better part of the year since his move from Norway to Belgium. On the eve of the game however, the head coach, …

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has lamented his team’s lackluster performance during Sunday’s AFCON final against Cote d’Ivoire. Despite initially taking the lead in the game, Peseiro’s side suffered a 2-1 defeat to the hosts. Nigeria’s William Troost-Ekong scored the opening goal with a header from a corner-kick in the 37th minute. However, the three time African Champions collapsed …

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi is considering retirement from international duty following the disappointment of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final. Iwobi was singled out for harsh criticisms and abuses by fans following Nigeria’s 2-1 defeat to Cote d’Ivoire in the final on Sunday. The Fulham star wars forced to delete photos on his Instagram page after unending trolls by …

Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali says the Super Eagles have accepted responsibility for the AFCON final defeat to Cote d’Ivoire. Super Eagles were far from their best in the Sunday’s final against the Ivorians in Ebimpe. It was Jose Peseiro’s men’s worst game of the tournament as they suffered a defeat from winning position for the first time. Nwabali, however, apologized to …

As the Super Eagles prepare for their international friendly against Saudi Arabia today in Portugal, Nigerian defender Kenneth Omeruo highlights the team’s focus on fostering a winning mentality. Read Also: Group Of Death? Nigeria Get Tough Match-up Against Ivory Coast As CAF Releases 2023 AFCON Draw These preparatory matches, which also include a fixture against Mozambique on Monday, serve as …

Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo didn’t hold back his frustration following final defeat to Ivory Coast. The defender was not pleased with Coach Jose Peseiro’s tactics, saying the team was too defensive. Nigeria’s Super lost 2-1 to rejuvenated Elephants in the 2023 AfricaCup of Nations (AFCON) final. Speaking to reporters, Omeruo expressed disappointment at Nigeria’s failure to clinch the AFCON …

Former internationals, John Mikel Obi and Didier Drogba have both reacted to the draw between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The draw, which took place in Abidjan, saw Nigeria drawn in group A alongside Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau. The tournament earlier billed …

Captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, demonstrated true leadership and sportsmanship by addressing the issue of cyberbullying directed at his teammate, Alex Iwobi, after Nigeria’s recent loss to Ivory Coast in the 2023 AFCON finals. In a heartfelt message to fans, Musa urged for an end to the cyberbullying directed at Iwobi, emphasizing that such behaviour is not only …

Cooper Reveals plan to get Awoniyi Back – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Nottingham Forest manager, Steve Cooper is backing Taiwo Awoniyi to rediscover his form when he returns from injury. Awoniyi is currently down with a groin injury and will …