Category: Nations Cup
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Tanzania confident ahead of AFCON clash with the Super Eagles
Tanzania head coach, Hemed Suleiman Ali says his team is ready to face the Super Eagles and their other Group C opponents at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The East Africans are the lowest-ranked team in a group that also includes former champions Tunisia and Uganda, but Ali is undaunted. “We are…
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Boniface could have Altered Nigeria’s AFCON fate, Says former coach Peseiro
Former Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, laments the absence of Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface, who he believes could have been a game-changer at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Boniface, 23, sustained an injury during the team’s training camp in Abu Dhabi, causing him to miss the tournament where Nigeria reached the…
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Thank you: Peseiro appreciate Nigerians for support
Jose Peseiro, the former head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, expressed gratitude to Nigerians and the sporting press for their unwavering support during his tenure, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Peseiro, who recently walked away from his role after his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) expired, emphasized the importance of continuous backing for the national team.…
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Serie A: Osimhen set to Napoli after AFCON Finals
Napoli’s forward, Victor Osimhen, is poised to make his return to the club later this week, following Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Serie A champions have been without their top striker since early January and have indeed missed his presence in the team. Italian…
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Good news: Iwobi has no plan to of quitting the Super Eagles
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Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi is reported to undeterred by the negative comments to was subjected to following Nigeria’s Super Eagles lost to Côte d’Ivoire in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. Nigeria in the grand finale on Sunday, lost 2-1 to the host nation which resulted to some fans attacking the…
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Ahmed Musa asks fans to do better after cyber bullying Alex Iwobi
Nigeria Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has urged fans to desist from the act of cyber bullying of Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi after the African Cup of Nations final loss, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Alex Iwobi became a subject of social media criticisms following Nigeria’s defeat to host nation, Cote D’Ivoire on Sunday at the Alassane…
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AFCON 2023: “Cote d’Ivoire was better – Jose Peseiro
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach Jose Peseiro has reacted after the defeat to host nation, Cote D’Ivoire in the final of the African Cup of Nations on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Elephants came back from a goal down to beat the Eagles 2-1 after dominating proceedings for most part of the encouounter. Peseiro disclosed after the…
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AFCON 2023: William Troost-Ekong emerge player of the tournament
Nigeria Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has been named the player of the tournament for the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ekong had given Nigeria the lead in the first half of the final, but could not stop his side from losing in the final 2-1 to hosts, Cote D’Ivoire.…
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AFCON 2023: Cote D’Ivoire defeat Nigeria to emerge champions
Host nation, Cote D’Ivoire have emerged champions of the 2023 African Cup of Nations after beating Nigeria in the final on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire came from behind to defeat the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 at the Alassane Quattara Stadium Ebimpe to clinch their third African Cup of Nations title…
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AFCON 2023: Slight different Cote D’Ivoire team against Super Eagles in the final compared to group stage
Host nation, Côte d’Ivoire has named a strong line up for the final match against fellow West Africans, Nigeria in the African Cup of Nations on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Emerse Fae’s team is slight departure from the Ivorian team that played the 3-time champions in the group stages under Jean-Louis Gasset. Odilon Kossounou starts at…
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AFCON 2023: Mourinho supports Super Eagles calls Peseiro his best friend.
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With the final between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire almost at the corner, legendary football manager, Jose Mourihno has put his unwavering support behind Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Both Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire already played in the group stage with the three time champions prevailing 1-0. Mourihno claim revealed that…
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AFCON 2023: Zaidu Sanusi returns to starting lineup as Chukwueze plays in the stead of SimonAfrica
Coach Jose Peseiro has made a couple of changes to the Nigeria Super Eagles team that played in the semi final against South Africa in the African Cup of Nations going on in Cote D’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. FC Porto defender, Zaidu Sanusi has returned to the starting line up for the final against host nation…
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Nigeria in line for $7M windfall if Super Eagles secure the AFCON
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) stands to gain a significant windfall of Seven Million dollars ($7M) from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) should the Super Eagles emerge victorious in today’s final clash against hosts Cote D’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The prestigious 2023 AFCON final will see the three-time African champions lock horns with the formidable…
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AFCON 2023: Kessié highlights Ivory Coast’s AFCON final showdown
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The Elephants star man Franck Kessié, shares his thoughts ahead of Ivory Coast’s highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final against Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The host nation, Ivory Coast, is set to lock horns with Nigeria at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan this Sunday. Despite Nigeria’s prior 1-0 victory over Ivory Coast in…
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AFCON 2023: Peseiro praises Musa’s leadership role in the team
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Super Eagles’ head coach, Jose Peseiro, has lavished praise on Ahmed Musa for his exemplary leadership qualities and selfless dedication to the team’s cause, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite not featuring on the pitch during the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, Musa’s impact as captain has been lauded by Peseiro. Jose Peseiro; "Ahmed…
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AFCON 2023: “It will be a big day in my life if we win the AFCON tomorrow – Ahmed Musa
Ahead of the highly anticipated AFCON 2023 final game between Super Eagles and host nation, Cote d’Ivoire, the captain of Nigeria Ahmed Musa has said that it would be a big day in his life if they end up been crowned as champions tomorrow, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “If we win the tournament tomorrow, it will be…
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AFCON 2023 FINAL: Mauritania’s Beida Dahane to officiate Nigeria, Cote D’Ivoire match
The 2023 African Cup of Nations final between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the hosts, the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire will be officiated by Mauritania’s Beida Dahane, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. Dahane, 32 has officiated in the Champions League and other CAF tournament, he was the 4th official for Angola’s Martins de Carvalho who was…
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We have two billion people watching – Patrice Motsepe
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has disclosed that the 2023 African Cup of Nations has 2 billion watching it world wide, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe in a press conference on Friday spoke of the achievements of the ongoing tournament and says that 2025 in Morocco will be interesting. He states that 2…
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AFCON 2023: Nwabali receives threat from South Africans
Nigeria Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has been reported to be a subject of threat and intimidation by South African fans, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. The Nigerian goalie who plies his trade for South African club side, Chippa United was the hero of the day as Nigeria beat South Africa 4-2 on penalties to progress to…
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“We must settle the score in June – Danny Jordan tells South Africa players after loss to Nigeria
South Africa Football Association president, Danny Jordan has urged Bafana Bafana players to seek revenge for the semi final loss when they play Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier in June, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Jordan who spoke after the match which ended 4-2 on penalties in favour of Nigeria, commended the team for a wonderful…