AFCON

We’ll Attack and Defend With Eleven Players — Peseiro – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Peseiro’s side will face the Pedro Gonçalves’ tutored side in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Friday.     The Super Eagles are aiming …

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 October’s International break. The 22-year-old has four goals and two assists for his …

By Dr. Mumini Alao The last seven Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have been won by seven different countries: 2010 Egypt; 2012 Zambia; 2013 Nigeria; 2015 Côte d’Ivoire; 2017 Cameroun; 2019 Algeria; 2021 Senegal. Will South Africa be the EIGHTH straight different winner at the ongoing 2023 edition in Côte d’Ivoire? That question gained validity following Bafana Bafana’s sterling performance …

Coach Jose Peseiro said he’s unlikely to change his tactics for the quarter final clash against Palanca Negras of Angola. The Super Eagles will face the Angolans for a place in last four on Friday. After missing out on the last edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Angola returned to the continent’s holy grail with a …

Iheanacho in Exciting form for Leicester City – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Fresh from his performance against Preston North End in midweek, Iheanacho broke Stoke’s resistance in the 24th minute. He got to the end of Ricardo Pereira’s cross and …

2024 WAFCON and 2025 AFCON Facing Potential Postponement – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed that the highly anticipated 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) may be postponed.   Originally slated to take place in Morocco in 2024, the …

I’m not Okocha! My Job is Simple – Iwobi – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Nigeria’s head coach, Jose Peseiro has opted for a more defensive approach at this Africa Cup of Nations; a strategy that has limited the creative capabilities …

Former Super Eagles international, Dimeji Lawal, has offered his insights ahead of Nigeria’s quarter-final clash against Angola in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Lawal emphasized the need for coach Jose Peseiro to harness the strength of the Super Eagles, particularly in the attacking department. Read Also: #AFCON23: Gernot Rohr Praises Smaller Countries, Super Eagles’ Performance At AFCON Lawal suggested …

CAF Postpones AFCON 2025 Due to Club World Cup – Latest Sports News In Nigeria CAF has severally moved the dates of AFCON There’s also no fixed date for the AFCON by CAF President Patrice Motsepe has insisted that CAF will always put its interest first     The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced …

Nigeria not better than Angola – Peseiro – Latest Sports News In Nigeria On Friday, Nigeria and Angola will kick off the quarter-final round of the Africa Cup of Nations at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium.   While Nigeria has pu …