Category: Nations Cup
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AFCON 2023: “We worked hard for the result” – Ademola Lookman
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman has stated that the team’s victory over Cameroon Cameroon on Saturday came as a result of hard work, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Atalanta BC striker who was voted man of the match scored twice to give the 3-time African champions the win over the Indomitable Lions in the African Cup of…
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Video:How President Tinubu celebrates the Super Eagles Victory
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While Nigerians celebrate the success of the Super Eagles after defeating the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 2-0 on Saturday, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was as well caught camera in his home celebrating the win, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ademola Lookman scored twice in each half to hand Nigeria a famous…
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AFCON 2023: Ademola Lookman’s brace seals last 8 spot for Nigeria
Nigeria Super Eagles have progressed to the quarter finals of the African Cup of Nations after beating Cameroon in the round of 16 on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Two goals from Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman sealed the win for the West African giants at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan. After Zaidu Sanusi’s goal was ruled out…
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AFCON 2023: Jose Peseiro makes 4 changes to last starting lineup for Cameroon
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro has made four changes to the starting lineup of the team that played Guinea Bissau for the African Cup of Nations round of 16 clash against Cameroon on Saturday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ademola Lookman, William Troos-Ekong, Alex Iwobi and Sanusi Zaidu have returned to the starting lineup after not…
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AFCON 2023: Peseiro goes to war for the first time with full squad
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The Media Office of the Super Eagles, Babafemi Raji has revealed that team is ready to take on the Indomitable Lions Cameroon in the Round of 16 today at on going 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria finishing second in Group A will confront their West African rivals who also finished second in…
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles get motivated ahead of Cameroon’s clash
The Super Eagles have vowed to recreate their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 defeat of Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in Alexandria, when both teams clash in Abidjan on Saturday at the same stage in the ongoing 34th edition of the competition. That day, at the Alexandria Stadium in Egypt, the Eagles came from…
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AFCON 2023: Moses Simon acknowledges Cameroon’s quality, says no revenge on their minds for past final loses
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Moses Simon remained respectful for Super Eagles opponents, Cameroon ahead of their African Cup of Nations round of 16 clash on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nantes player who spoke alongside the coach of the team, Jose Peseiro in the pre match press conference stated that the team will approach the game…
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AFCON 2023: We’ll remain focused on applying our tactics to carry the day” – Rigobert Song
Cameroon Indomitable Lions Coach, Rigobert Song has stated his team’s approach to the African Cup of Nations round of 16 clash against Nigeria on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The ex-international turned coach spoke ahead of the match, stating that the team’s objective is to go far as much as they can. Song revealed his team will…
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AFCON 2023: We know their quality, but we believe too much in ourselves – Jose Peseiro
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro has expressed confidence in his team ahead of their African Cup of Nations round of 16 clash against Cameroon, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Portuguese gaffer spoke in the pre match conference in Abidjan ahead of the match which will be played on Saturday. Peseiro revealed the Indomitable Lions are a…
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Vincent Aboubakar fit for Super Eagles clash
Cameroon star player, Vincent Aboubakar will take a part in the round of 16 clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. Aboubakar who has missed the 3 group matches of the Indomitable Lions after a thigh injury a day before their first game against Guinea. Reports from Cote D’Ivoire say the Be?ikta?…
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AFCON 2023: Troost Ekong, Alhassan Yusuf return to full training
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Nigeria Super Eagles duo of William Troos-Ekong and Alhassan Yusuf have returned to full training on Wednesday after recovering from varying injuries, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ekong who captained the West African side in their first two matches in the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire missed the last group game against Guinea Bissau due…
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AFCON 2023: Cameroon scale through to set up round 16 tie with Nigeria
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon will be Nigeria Super Eagles opponents in the round of 16 after a hard fought victory over Gambia in their last group stage game in the African Cup of Nations on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. OFFICIAL: Nigeria will play Cameroon in the #AFCON2023 Round of 16 on Saturday. ?? pic.twitter.com/6CUcrwk4f4 —…
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AFCON 2023: “It’s happens in football” Stanley Nwabali’s reply to goal scoring chances missed by the Super Eagles
Nigeria Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has described missing goal scoring chances as one of those things that happen in football after the game against Guinea Bissau on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles defeated Guinea Bissau 1-0 in their last group match of the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire courtesy of…
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles edge Guinea Bissau to reach next round
Nigeria Super Eagles have progressed to the round of 16 of the 2023 African Cup of Nations after beating Guinea Bissau by a lone goal in their last group match on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. An own goal from Opa Sangante gave the Super Eagles a 1-0 win at the end of proceedings at the Felix…
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AFCON 2023: Iwobi attests to Super Eagles’ under performance but akes solace in win and clean-sheet
Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi will take the win and the clean sheet the team had in the last group game against Guniea Bissau rather than duel on the get his side failed to do right, Nigeriasoccernet.com report. Nigeria on Monday evening secured a place in the Round 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations …
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AFCON 2023: “There’s a lot work to be done” – Jose Peseiro
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach Jose Peseiro has spoke about the his team not getting ahead of themselves after the win over host nation, Cote D’Ivoire in the second group game in the African Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Portuguese gaffer in the pre match conference of Nigeria versus Guinea Bissau stated that his team…
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AFCON 2023: Yusuf out of Guinea-Bissau encounter
Nigeria’s Super Eagles midfielder, Alhassan Yusuf has disclosed his return him to be in two-days time thereby ruling home out of the tie against Guinea-Bissau on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The defensive midfielder was subbed off in Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Equitorial-Guinea a week ago due to muscular injury injury which consequently…
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AFCON 2023: Moses Simon warns his teammates against underrating Guinea-Bissau
Nigerian forward Moses Simon has issued a caution to the Super Eagles, urging them not to underestimate Guinea-Bissau in their upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Guinea-Bissau have been the whipping boys of the Group, having lost 2-0 to Côte d’Ivoire and 4-2 to Equitorial Guinea. While Nigeria on the other…
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AFCON 2023: “Uzoho is still the first choice,” Nwabili
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili, despite making two consecutive starts in the team’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations encounters, refrains from outrightly asserting his claim as the primary shot-stopper, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports The 27-year-old, who hadn’t featured in any matches for the three-time champions until the competition’s opener against Equatorial Guinea, delivered a sensational performance. Nwabili’s…
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It was important to make a statement – Osimhen after win over Cote D’Ivoire
Nigeria’s star striker, Victor Osimhen has expressed delight for the win over Cote D’Ivoire in the African Cup of Nations group A match on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen stated that he felt happy and thinks that it was important to make that statement win at the Alassane Quattara Stadium Abidjan. The Napoli man who emerged…