Category: Nations Cup
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AFCON 2023: ” I only want to make Nigerians happy – Stanley Nwabali
Nigeria Super Eagles hero at the African Cup of nations semi final win over South Africa, Stanley Nwabali has expressed delight over the win stating he just wants to make Nigerians happy, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nwabali who emerged the man of the match after a couple of saves during the match and 2 saves during the…
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AFCON 2023: FG to reward Super Eagles says Vice President
The Federal Government of Nigeria has promised to reward the Super Eagles after beating South Africa in the semi final to reach the Final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Vice President Kashim Shettima told the players and their officials in the dressing room, following their hard-fought…
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AFCON 2023: “I’m proud of my players – Hugo Broos
The Bafana Bafana of South Africa’s Coach Hugo Broos has praised his team despite their loss to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the semi final of the African Cup of Nations on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The game had to be decided via penalty shoot out following the 1-1 result after 90 minutes and extra…
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles played their best opponents in the tournament – Jose Peseiro
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro hasexpressed happiness over his team’s win over South Africa while describing the Bafana Bafana as the best opponents the Super Eagles have played in the tournament, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles needed a penalty shoot out which ended 4-2 to beat their rivals after it ended 1-1 at regulation…
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Nigeria reach the AFCON final for the first time since 2013
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have reached the final of the African Cup of Nations after edging South Africa via penalties on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The encounter had ended 1-1 after full time and extra time at the Peace Stadium of Bouaké after William Troost-Ekong’s penalty was cancelled by Teboho Mokoena. A first half dominated…
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AFCON 2023: Rowen Williams confident in defense ahead of the semifinal against Nigeria
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South Africa’s goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, has expressed unwavering confidence in his team’s defensive prowess, asserting that containing the threat posed by Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Moses Simon will pose no significant challenge, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Speaking at a pre-match press briefing on Tuesday ahead of Nigeria’s showdown with South Africa in the 2023 Africa Cup…
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AFCON 2023: Peseiro starts Osimhen, takes out Sanusi for Osayi-ahead of semifinal showdown
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In preparation for their highly anticipated semi-final showdown against South Africa, Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has implemented a crucial change to his starting line-up, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Left-wing back Zaidu Sanusi, sidelined due to injury, makes way for Fenerbahce sensation Bright Osayi-Samuel, who steps into the starting eleven. Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen again picks…
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AFCON 2023: Chippa United deletes post after negative reaction trail club’s support for Nigeria against South Africa
Chippa United has deleted post of owner, Siviwe Chippa Mpengesi declaring support for Nigeria Super Eagles ahead of their semi final clash with South Africa on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Chippa is a South African that has Nigerian goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali as it number one goalkeeper and the owner in a shocking scenario opted not to…
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AFCON 2023: “We know the capacity and the power of the opponent, but we know what to do” – Jose Peseiro
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro has revealed that he is not unaware of the threat of his opponents, South Africa as they prepare to lock horns in the first semi final of the 2023 African Cup of Nations on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian coach extolled his team’s good qualities which has taken…
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AFCON 2023: Myself and my teammates are ready for this challenge – Ola Aina
Nigeria Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has spoken about the team’s readiness for the African Cup of Nations semi final match against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The WestBrom defender while speaking at the pre-match conference ahead of the game on Tuesday stated that he is excited about the game.…
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AFCON 2023: South Africa’s Thapelo Maseko out of clash with Super Eagles
Hugo Broos has confirmed that Thapelo Maseko has been ruled out of the rest of the Africa Cup of Nations due to a hamstring injury on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Mamelodi Sundowns winger came off in Bafana Bafana of South Africa’s win over Cape Verde in the African Cup of Nations quarter final. Coach Broos…
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AFCON 2023: Goal has not changed, we want to win – Jose Peseiro
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro has disclosed the team has no other goal than to beat the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in their African Cup of Nations semi final clash, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Portuguese tactician spoke in a pre match conference ahead of the Wednesday encounter. He revealed that the team has shown…
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles squad travel to Bouaké without Osimhen due to abdominal pain
Super Eagles star striker, Victor Osimhen was left out of the team that traveled to Bouaké, the venue of the semi final match against South Africa on Monday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Report from the Super Eagles camp says the team travelled by a 10pm flight from Abidjan, but left behind the Napoli striker due to…
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AFCON 2023: Hugo Broos shows Nigeria respect
The Bafana Bafana of South Africa Coach, Hugo Broos has extolled the performance of their opponents, Nigeria in the semi final of the African Cup of Nations on going in Cote D’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com In what will be a repeat of the 2000 semifinal that saw the Super Eagles overcome the 1996 champions 2-0 in Lagos,…
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AFCON 2023: Nigeria High Commission to South Africa advises Nigerians to be careful ahead of semi final clash
Nigerians in South Africa have been advised to be mindful of their activities and speeches before, during and after the Nigeria Super Eagles semi final match against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The commission says it has on good authority reports of threats and unpalatable comments coming from a section of South…
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AFCON 2023: Former Kaizer Chiefs star tips Super Eagles to beat South Africa
Former South Africa under-23 star, Junior Khanye feels the Super Eagles of Nigeria will triumph over his national side, the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in their African Cup of Nations semi final clash on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. South Africa scaled through the hurdle of Cape Verde after emerging winners in the quarter final winning…
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AFCON 2023: Kekana pledges Bafana Bafana’s determination ahead of crucial AFCON semi-final clash
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South Africa’s defensive stalwart, Grant Kekana, has asserted the unwavering commitment of Bafana Bafana as they gear up for a decisive 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final showdown against Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Mamelodi Sundowns defender shared his thoughts in anticipation of Wednesday’s highly anticipated clash at the Stade de la Paix, Bouaké. Following…
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Super Eagles secure staggering $2.5 million windfall in AFCON 2023 semi-final pursuit
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In a noteworthy development, the Super Eagles have amassed an impressive $2.5 million in prize money after successfully progressing to the semi-final stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) revealed a substantial 40% increase in prize funds just before the commencement of the tournament. It’s…
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AFCON 2023: ‘South Africa is under not pressure’ Hugo Broos ahead of the semifinals
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South Africa’s head coach, Hugo Broos, asserts that his team won’t be burdened by pressure as they approach the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final against Nigeria this Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite a hard-fought quarter-final victory against Cape Verde, marking their first semi-final appearance in 24 years, Broos is optimistic about his team’s mindset.…
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Super Eagles’ Osimhen prioritize team success over personal goals
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Nigeria star striker, Victor Osimhen has affirmed that scoring is secondary to the success of the Super Eagles at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite finding the net only once in five games, Osimhen, the current African Footballer of the Year, remains focused on team achievement. Speaking to beIN…