African footballer of the year, Victor Osimhen was always Nigeria’s biggest hope coming into the Cup of Nations, but there is even more pressure on his shoulders after the withdrawal due to injury of fellow goal-scorer Victor Boniface. The Super Eagles begin their AFCON campaign in Ivory...
AFCON 2023
Some football enthusiasts on Saturday in Kano, urged the Super Eagles to go for victory in their group A opening match against Equatorial Guinea at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory coast. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles will take on...
Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro says only quality players in the local league will be invited into the national team. Peseiro disclosed this on Saturday in Abidjan at the team’s news conference ahead of Super Eagles’ African Cup of Nations (AFCON) opening match with Equatorial Guinea. The Super...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria Coach, Jose Peseiro has said that the duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Terem Moffi have arrived Cote D’Ivoire for the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) beginning today in Abidjan. Peseiro said this on Saturday in Abidjan at the team’s news conference ahead...
A Former Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development in Ebonyi, Charles Akpuenika has urged the Super Eagles to make Nigerians proud by winning AFCON 2023. Akpuenika made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki on Saturday. He urged the team to use...
The Lagos State government on Saturday said the number of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) viewing centres had been increased from 15 to 20. Special Assistant to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sports, Mr Damilare Orimoloye, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)....
Super Eagles of Nigeria and Nothingham Forest of England striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, says with unity of purpose on the pitch the Super Eagles can win the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire. Awoniyi said this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro, has tinkered with the team’s formation ahead of their first group game of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Equatorial Guinea. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the changes to the team are necessary due to injuries picked up by...
Nigerian Afro beats sensation, Yemi Alade is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday in Abidjan. The singer confirmed this in a post on her official X handle (former Twitter). She said the opportunity was a dream come...
Cote d’Ivoire Head Coach, Jean-Louis Gasset has ruled out striker Sebastian Haller from Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opener against Guinea Bissau, due to ankle injury. Gasset disclosed this on Friday in Abidjan at a news conference, ahead of their opening match of the tournament. The gaffer...
President of Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), Sam Ikpea, said that the Super Eagles would not be intimidated by the Ivorian fans. The News agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Eagles will take on Cote d`Ivoire on Jan. 18 in their second match of Group A. Ikpea...
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has urged the Super Eagles to win not only their first match but all their matches in Cote D’ivoire. The minister stated this at a meeting with sports federation presidents at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium on Thursday in...
Some football enthusiasts have expressed optimism over Super Eagles’ ability to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled to hold in Cote d’Ivoire between Jan. 13 and Feb. 11. The enthusiasts, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Tuesday, said that...
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) takes place in Ivory Coast from January 13 to February 11. Some of the biggest names in world football will feature at the tournament, and AFP Sport picks out five to follow: VICTOR OSIMHEN (Nigeria) FILES: Victor Osimhen. The prospect...
A total of 17 players have arrived the Super Eagles’ camp in Abu Dhabi ahead of the team’s campaign at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three-time African champions are hoping to end a 10-year...
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has reiterated the support of the Federal Government for Super Eagles in their quest to win a fourth AFCON title in Cote D’Ivoire in January 2024. The minister said this while addressing reporters at Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin,...
By ORKULA SHAAGEE, Abuja – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied reports of a jersey launch for the Super Eagles as they prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament to be held in Cote d’Ivoire next year. It would be recalled that reports making the...
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has unveiled his final squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Peseiro named 25 players in the squad for the biennial competition. Chippa United goalkeeper, Valentine Nwabili is the only new face in the squad. Captain Ahmed Musa and his assistant,...
An ex-international, Bright Omokaro, has advised Super Eagles Head Coach José Peseiro to assemble a perfect blend of players for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for Cote d’Ivoire in January, 2024. Omokaro, a member of the 1988 Summer Olympics, said this in an interview with the...
Two goals from Victor Osimhen has helped the Super Eagles defeat Sierra Leone 3-2 to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with one game to spare. The third goal for Nigeria in the game played at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia, on...