National Football Teams

“Spirit Of Oneness Will Deliver Us The AFCON Trophy”: Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi Confident of AFCON Glory for Nigeria

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 …

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Legends Go Down Totalenergies CAF AFCON Success Memory Lane

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 …

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2023 AFCON Final: FFCN Presdent, Ambassador Ogunfuwa Congratulates NFF, Super Eagles, Tasks Them To Go For The Title

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’ …

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Michelle Alozie – ‘We Fought For The Whole Of Africa’

Super Falcons defender, Michelle Alozie has stated that the valiant outing from Nigeria wasn’t just for the nation but for the whole of Africa following their exit in the knockout game against England. Read Also: NFF: FIFPRO’s Statement is Mere Storm in a Tea-Cup With three African countries in Nigeria, Morocco, and South Africa making it to the round 16 …

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#AFCON23: “This Is The Time To Bring Trophy Back Home” – Samuel Chukwueze Gear Up For Final Showdown Against Hosts

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 …

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Nigeria Pillar of Sports Pledges ₦1 Million per Goal as Super Eagles Qualify for AFCON Final

The Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, has lauded the Super Eagles’ qualification for the AFCON final and announced a generous incentive to spur them on in the championship clash. Read Also: Afasports Unveils D’Tigress Jersey for the Fiba Olympics Qualifiers After witnessing Nigeria’s hard-fought victory over South Africa in the semifinal, Chief Ejidike commended the team’s resilience …

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Rivals Nigeria And Cote d’Ivoire Collide In Blockbuster AFCON Final Showdown

A titanic clash awaits African football as Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire contest the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2023 final on Sunday. This heavyweight bout sees two bitter rivals collide with continental glory at stake. February 11th will witness a final for the ages at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium. When these foes last met in the group stage, Nigeria edged out the …

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José Peseiro Hails South Africa’s Resilience After Win

Nigeria head coach, José Peseiro has commended the efforts of the South African team despite beating them to qualify to the finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023. The Super Eagles won 4-2 on penalties after an entertaining 120 minutes of football ended 1-1 at the Stade de la Paix. According to José Peseiro, his players deserved to be in the …

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