AFCON

South Africa Edge Cape Verde On Penalties

South Africa have made it through to the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after overcoming Cape Verde 2-1 via penalty shootouts in the quarter-finals on Saturday. South Africaโ€™s Bafana Bafana were mere shadows of their composed and clinical round of 16 display as Cape Verde entirely dominated the first half with smart positioning and short passes. ย  …

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Predicted XI: Peseiro Takes Risk vs Angola

Predicted XI: Peseiro Takes Risk vs Angola – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Peseiro surpassed Nigeriaโ€™s round of 16 spot from the last edition of the tournament, and the Portuguese reiterated his intention to stick with the system. ย  ย  โ€œWe …

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Lookman Fires Super Eagles Into 2023 African Cup of Nations Semi Final

The Super Eagles of Nigeria clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory against resilient Palanca Negras of Angola, securing their place in the semifinals of the 2023 African Cup of Nations. Ademola Lookman, the hero from the round of 16 win over Cameroon, once again proved pivotal with a solitary strike. The decisive moment came just before halftime when Lookman expertly slotted …

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DR Congo Beat Guinea, Secure AFCON 2023 Semi Finals Berth

DR Congo have secured a berth in the semi finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Guinean 3-1 in the quarter-finals on Friday. Guinea opened the scoring in the 20th minute through Mohamed Bayoโ€™s penalty before Chancel Mbemba leveled parity for DR Congo in the 27th minute. ย  Read Also:ย AFCON 2023: Victory Over Angola Well Deserved โ€” …

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AFCON 2023 Surprises of the Group Stages: Shocks, Late Goals, and Sackings

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations group stage was full of drama, with upsets after upsets and last-gasp goals. Hosts Ivory Coast came closest to leaving the tournament, while pre tournament underdogs topped their groups. Little-known players stole the show, stars failed to deliver. Manager changes also added to the intrigue, even without teams being eliminated. The knockout stages kicked …

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#SupereaglesAFCON: Dimeji Lawal Urges Super Eagles To Unleash Attacking Prowess in Quarterfinal Clash Against Angola

Former Super Eagles International, Dimeji Lawal, advocates for Coach Jose Peseiro to capitalize on the strength of the Super Eaglesโ€™ attack in the upcoming quarterfinal against Angola. Lawal emphasizes that if the attacking line is effectively utilized, it would pose a formidable challenge for any opposing team. Read Also: #SupereaglesAFCONupdate: Super Eagles Coach Jose Peseiro Acknowledges Angolaโ€™s Determination Ahead of …

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Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Speaks on Super Eagles Invitation

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Speaks on Super Eagles Invitation – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Dele-Bashiru was rewarded for his fine start to Turkish Lig campaign with an invitation for Octoberโ€™s International break. The 22-year-old has four goals and two assists for his …

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