AFCON

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’ …

My Dream Has Dream Come True – Nwabali – Latest Sports News In Nigeria In a thrilling semi-final match against South Africa on Wednesday, Nwabali emerged as the hero in the penalty shootout.   The Nigerian saved penalty attempts from Thaebo Mokoena and Evidence Makgopa, before the dramatic victory was sealed with Kelechi Iheanacho’s conversion. …

South Africa’s defender #6 Aubrey Modiba (C) fights for the ball with Nigeria’s midfielder #8 Frank Onyeka (L) and Nigeria’s forward #11 Samuel Chukwueze during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 semi-final football match between Nigeria and South Africa at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake on February 7, 2024. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP) (Photo by …

Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has hailed the Super Eagles for their hard-earned victory over the South African national team, describing it as a well-deserved triumph. In a congratulatory message extended to the national football team and the entire nation, Governor Abiodun lauded the Super Eagles for their exceptional performance against their South African counterparts. Read Also: #AFCON23: …

Emerse Fae, the head coach of Cote d’Ivoire, has expressed his determination to devise a winning formula for his team’s upcoming clash with the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. Following their narrow 1-0 defeat to Nigeria in the group stage, Fae is keen on turning the tables and securing victory in the tournament’s …

Nwabali Saved! Heroic Goalkeeper ends Nigeria’s AFCON final Hiatus – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Nwabali saved two penalties in the shootout and Kelechi Iheanacho converted the deciding penalty to send the Super Eagles to their 8th AFCON final, and the …