AFCON

Following Nigeria’s heart-wrenching 2-1 loss to Cote d’Ivoire in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations final, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has expressed profound disappointment and frustration, extending his heartfelt apologies to the nation’s fervent supporters. The Super Eagles initially surged ahead in the 18th minute, courtesy of a commanding header from William Troost-Ekong. Read Also: #AFCON23: Troost-Ekong Named TotalEnergies Man Of …

2023 AFCON: Nigeria gets Ivory Coast in Group Stage Draw – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Nigeria has been drawn against West African foes, Ivory Coast, who are also host of the Africa Cup of Nations, in group A. The Three-time …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to win the 2023 African Cup of Nations after losing 2-1 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final. The Peseiro’s side who are chasing their fourth title took the lead in the first half, only to conceed the twice in the second half. William Troost-Ekong put the Eagles ahead with a header from corner …

Ivory Coast’s Simon Adingra has won the man-of-the-match award in the team’s 2-1 victory over the Super Eagles in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. Adingra who was included in the Côte D’Ivoire squad for the tournament despite his injury proved it was a worthy decision as he provided the assists.   Read Also: AFCON …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria soared into the AFCON final on the birthday of the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Honorable Gafar Oluwatoyin. Watch Also: Peseiro, Musa Determination: ‘We Want to Win This AFCON’ – Nigeria Vs CIV Press Conference Despite Oluwatoyin’s intention for a low-key celebration, the resounding victory of the national team made it an …

In an exclusive interview with Sports247 conducted at his hotel room in the heart of Abidjan, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association, exuded an air of delight and optimism ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON final showdown against Ivory Coast. Watch Also: Peseiro, Musa Determination: ‘We Want to Win This AFCON’ – Nigeria Vs CIV Press Conference With …

Peseiro defends Ahmed Musa’s Role in Super Eagles – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Musa is yet to feature for Nigeria, who booked their place in the final on Wednesday following a penalty shout-out win against former Champions South Africa.     In Saturday’s pre-match presser, Peseiro said the 2013 AFCON winner has been an …

With less than 24 hours to the kick-off of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 final, African football legends who had the honour of lifting Africa’s most coveted piece of silverware addressed members of the media an intimate sit-down held in Abidjan on Saturday, 10 February. Watch Also: Peseiro, Musa Determination: ‘We Want to Win This …

Perfect AFCON Final Script – Peseiro – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Speaking in the pre-match presser, Peseiro said he expects a packed stadium and electrifying atmosphere.     The Portuguese also insists both teams have a 50-50 chance of emerging African champion. “We expect a very difficult game and also the stadium filled to …

National President of the Nigeria’s leading Supporters Club, Football Fans Club of Nigeria (FFCN), Ambassador Oluwakemi Ogunfuwa has congratulated the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF and the Super Eagles of Nigeria on the qualification of the Senior national team into the final of the 34th edition African Cup of Nations. Watch Also: Peseiro, Musa Determination: ‘We Want to Win This AFCON’ …