Category: Nations Cup
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“I don’t feel like anything happened, so it’s okay.” Nwabili waters down his shout at Iwobi
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Super Eagles shoot stopper, Stanley Nwabili has down played his attitude toward his compatriot, Alex Iwobi during their quarterfinal encounter against the Black Antelopes on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nwabili was caught on camera shouting at his Iwobi in the hour mark of the game, moment threatened to equalize. Although Nigeria progressed to the semifinal 1-0,…
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Pedro Goncalves blames his team’s defeat on fatigue and lack of experience
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Angola’s coach, Pedro Goncalves, has attributed his team’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final loss to Nigeria to fatigue and a disparity in experience, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Goncalves pointed out that the Super Eagles, who secured a 1-0 victory with a first-half goal from Ademola Lookman, benefited from being camped in Abidjan throughout the tournament,…
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Jose Peseiro on Stanley Nwabali’s availability vs. Angola: “We have to wait for a late fitness test today
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro has put goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali’s availability in the African Cup of Nations quarter final match against Angola in doubt, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nwabali has been fighting to be fit ahead of the make or mar clash with the Palancas Negras after he sustained an injury against Cameroon in the round…
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AFCON 2023: Coach Jose Peseiro anticipates cagey tie against Angola
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro has stated that the game against Angola in the quarter final of the African Cup of Nations is going to be cagey one, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Portuguese tactician spoke in the prematch conference ahead of the game in Abidjan stating that the match is going to a 50-50 affair.…
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AFCON 2023: Captain Musa’s tells 2013 AFCON success stories to inspire us-Iwobi
In a pre-match briefing, Alex Iwobi shares Ahmed Musa’s motivational advice to the Super Eagles as they gear up for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final showdown with Angola, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Musa reminisces about Nigeria’s triumphant 2013 AFCON campaign, urging the team to emulate that success in Ivory Coast. Iwobi emphasizes the hunger within…
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AFCON 2023: “We are ready for the challenge as always – Ola Aina ahead of Angola clash
Nigeria Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has stated the team will continue with the same determination as the previous matches as they play Angola in the African Cup of Nations quarter final match, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Aina, who spoke to journalists ahead of the Palancas Negras match stated the team’s readiness for the encounter. “Yea, it…
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AFCON’23: We want to become immortal, we want to reach the final – Angola Coach
“First of all, we respect Nigeria for all that they made till now in Africa football. Nigeria is a powerful team, have player’s play in big clubs. I even voted for Victor Osimhen as the best player in the world. Lookman is a good player, gave a wonderful performance for Atalanta in the league,” words…
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Nigeria vs Angola: Uzoho is confident and ready for tomorrow – Jose Peseiro speaks
Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro believed tomorrow’s semifinal clash with Angola won’t be a walk in the park for the team despite being tagged the favourite for the title after defending champion Senegal and other top teams crashed out in earlier stages, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Peseiro during the pre-match conference for the Friday’s game which he…
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“We do not need to go into back-and-forth chatter with any team.” Omeruo ahead of the Angola clash
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Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo is not ready to make light talks of the Palancas Negras of Angola ahead of their quarter-final clash at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria will on Friday take on Pedro Goncalves’ side at the at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan for a…
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AFCON 2023: Pedro Goncalves eyes AFCON glory, targets final showdown
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In a quest for triumph at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Angola’s head coach, Pedro Goncalves, sets his sights on a coveted spot in the final, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Southern African face a formidable challenge against three-time winners Nigeria in a quarter-final clash at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, this Friday. Despite a…
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AFCON 2023: Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali face late fitness test ahead of Angola quarter-final clash- NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has revealed that Stanley Nwabali, who sustained a ligament injury during the Super Eagles’ quarter-final clash with Cameroon, may still be available for the upcoming quarter-final against Angola, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 27-year-old goalkeeper will undergo a crucial fitness test on Wednesday to determine his readiness for the match. In a…
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AFCON 2023: Stanley Nwabali trains with the team
Nigeria Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali in the African Cup of Nations going on in Cote D’Ivoire has returned to training this Tuesday, Nigeriasocceenet.com reports. Nwabali whose fitness has been in doubt after sustaining an injury in the round of 16 clash against Cameroon did not train with the team in the first…
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Super Eagles practice spot kick in preparation for Angola
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In preparation towards their quarter-final clash against Angola at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the Super Eagles dedicated part of Monday’s training session at the Police College, Cocody, to practicing spot kicks and shooting, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports The three-time champions, aware of the challenges ahead, engaged in drills aimed at penalty kicks and sharpening their…
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AFCON 2023: Jose Peseiro gives update on Nwabali’s injury
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach Jose Peseiro has revealed that goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has had a scan in his injured leg and awaits the result on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Chippa United goalkeeper trained alone as the team had its first training ahead of their quarter final clash against the Palancas Negras of Angola. Nwabali who…
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AFCON 2023: Palancas Negras get rewards for last 8 qualification, more to come if they beat Super Eagles
The Palancas Negras of Angola have continued to receive different gifts after reaching the quarter finals of the African Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Angola defeated Namibia 3-0 to reach the last 8 of the tournament for the third time at the Bouake Stadium on Saturday after 13 years. This feat has elicited gifts and…
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles display championship quality, says Cameroon head coach
In a keenly contested Round of 16 clash at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, Cameroon head coach Rigobert Song expressed confidence in Nigeria’s potential to clinch the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite his Indomitable Lions succumbing to a 2-0 defeat against the Super Eagles, Song praised the Nigerian side for…
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AFCON 2023: Peseiro Justifies Iheanacho’s Absence in AFCON Victory
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In the aftermath of Nigeria’s 2-0 triumph over Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16, Coach Jose Peseiro clarifies why star player Kelechi Iheanacho remained on the bench, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iheanacho, came into the tournament injured but despite being declared fully fit, the Leicester City striker is make an appearance in AFCON…
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AFCON 2023: “I’m standing here now but this award reflects the whole team’s performance.” – Ademola Lookman after the MOTM award
Super Eagles striker, Ademola Lookman has ascribed his performance in the win over Cameroon in the round of 16 African Cup of Nations on Saturday to his teammates’ brilliance, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He scored twice to propel the West Africans to a 2-nil victory at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium to reach the last 8. Lookman,…
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AFCON 2023: “We have not played our best football yet.” – Victor Osimhen
Nigeria Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has stated that the Nigerian team is yet to play its best football in the tournament even after their win over Cameroon in the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen spoke after the match revealing that the team has the…
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AFCON 2023: Stanley Nwabali’s injury to be ascertained in 1 or 2 days
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach Jose Peseiro has disclosed that the extent of goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali’s injury is known after the victory over Cameroon at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nwabali was stretched out of the 2-0 victory after Cameroon player, Toto Nouhou clashed towards him leaving the Chippa United goalkeeper’s…