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Hosts Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire got their AFCON 2023 campaign off to a perfect start as they beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in Group A on Saturday. This is the first time ever that both Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau will clash at the AFCON. Goals in each half from Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso secured the three points for the Ivorians in …

Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika played all 90 minutes as Club Brugge defeated Lugano 2-0 in Thursday’s Europa Conference League. The Nigerian international who was making his third appearance in the competition, had a decent display. The host netted the opening goal in the 62nd minute through Igor Thiag to the delight of the home supporters.   Read Also: 2026 …

Super Falcons forward, Chiwendu Ihezuo has penned a contract extension with Mexican club, Pachuca Femenil. Ihezuo signed a deal until 2027 with an option for another year. The former Delta Queens player has registered 13 goals and four assists in 17 appearances for Pachuca this season. The striker, who has been one of the standout performers for Pachuca this season …

Sports Minister Disappointed After National Stadium Lagos Tour – Latest Sports News In Nigeria During his visit, the Minister toured various areas of the stadium complex, including the National Institute of Sports, the boxing complex, the main bowl of the stadium, …

As the clock ticks down to 7 PM, the anticipation for the opening ceremony of the AFCON 2023 is reaching fever pitch. Football enthusiasts across the continent eagerly await the kickoff at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, where the two teams are set to create a spectacle that will resonate throughout the tournament. Group Stage Opener: Ivory Coast vs. …

Onyedika Leads Club Brugge to Victory Over Antwerp – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Onyedika was on the field for 90 minutes, contributing significantly to Club Brugge’s 2-1 away win against the defending champions.   With three goals in recent matches, Onyedika has been instrumental in Brugge’s pursuit of the league title, proving to be …

Rulani Mokwena, the coach of Mamelodi Sundowns, has identified Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as a standout player to watch during the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mokwena praised Osimhen’s current form and goal-scoring prowess, emphasizing the crucial role the Napoli forward can play in leading the Super Eagles’ frontline during the tournament. Read Also: John Obi Mikel Criticizes …

Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has reflected on his team’s 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, September 30 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Curtis Jones was shown a red card in the 26th minute of the first half after his studs caught Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma. Diaz thought he scored for the Reds in the 34th minute but the goal …

Victor Boniface believes Bayer Leverkusen is the ideal club for his growth, despite latest link with Real Madrid. Boniface is enjoying good spell with Leverkusen after joining Xabi Alonso’s team from Union St. Gilloise during summer transfer window.   The 22-year-old has 10 goals and six assists for Bayer Leverkusen across all competitions this season, and Real Madrid are reportedly …

After their commanding performance in the Nationwide League One match that saw First Bank FC secure a resounding 12-1 victory over Zenith Emperor, First Bank FC’s captain, Sidime Mohammed, shared his thoughts in a post-match interview with Sports 247. The game result left spectators stunned and led to various speculations. Read Also: NLO UPDATE: The Other Side Is Better – …