Tag: AFCON 2023
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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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I almost quit the Super Eagles because of Jose Peseiro – Super Eagles captain
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong said he almost quit the Super Eagles six months before the AFCON 2023 finals in Ivory Coast, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Ekong who made his international debut for Nigeria in 2015 was not on talking terms with Jose Peseiro for months but the intervention of the people around him help resolve…
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NFF set to decide Jose Peseiro’s contract situation in an emergency meeting
After the 34th Africa Cup of Nations concludes, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will have an emergency meeting to decide whether to extend Jose Peseiro’s contract with the Super Eagles or permit him to depart. This was revealed by a board member who asked to remain anonymous claimed that Peseiro is not the proper coach…
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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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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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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’23: We will never underestimate any team – Kenneth Omeruo speaks ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Guinea-Bissau
Nigeria Super Eagles after a great win against host Ivory Coast in their last AFCON game of played on Wednesday, will face Guinea-Bissau on Monday in their final group A match, with at least a draw needed to perfect their qualifications to the next round, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Speaking ahead of the game when asked by…
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AFCON 2023 – “Nigeria is one of the favorites but we can’t ignore other teams” – Austin Jay-Jay Okocha
Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has given his opinion of the team he perceives that has the potential to win the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, tipping his home country Nigeria as one of the favorites. Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea in their opening clash, while Cote…
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AFCON 2023: Okocha backs Osimhen to shine against Ivory Coast
Austin Okocha has backed Victor Osimhen to have a good outing ahead of the highly anticipated second Group A match on Thursday of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, January 18 between the host and Super Eagles of Nigeria. Okocha revealed his support for the Napoli forward during his exclusive interview…
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AFCON 2023: Eagles look forward to ‘interesting encounter’ with Elephants
Nigeria’s playing body has long concluded a diagnosis of Sunday’s 1-1 draw with neighbours Equatorial Guinea and looking very much forward to what they believe will be an ‘interesting encounter’ with host nation Cote d’Ivoire at the 34th Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday. The table-topping Elephants, two-time champions of the continental competition, will look…
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AFCON 2023: Andre Ayew, Youssef Msakni make record eight continental appearance
Andre Ayew of Ghana and Youssef Msakni of Tunisia, the captains of their respective nations created history during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire in 2023, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. With their appearance, the two tied the records held by Egyptian Ahmed Hassan and Cameroonian Rigobert Song, having competed in the TotalEnergies CAF…
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AFCON 2023: Senator John Owan Enoh enjoins Super Eagles to reawaken team spirit of 2013 against Cote D’Ivoire
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has issued a rallying call to the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they prepare for a crucial clash against Ivory Coast in their second group game at the African Cup of Nations. The Minister charged the team to make amends for Sunday’s 1-1 draw with…
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AFCON 2023: Luís Figo, Khalilou Fadig, Jay-Jay Okocha leads cultural icons to end malaria in Côte d’Ivoire
As AFCON kicks off in Côte D’Ivoire, political, sporting and cultural legends are gathering to highlight the ongoing fight against malaria in the country, throughout Africa and around the world. The RBM Partnership to End Malaria and Zero Malaria F.C. – an initiative co-captained by icons Luís Figo and Khalilou Fadiga – is engaging with…
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AFCON 2023: Algeria aiming to get past abysmal 2021 outing as Djamel Belmadi’s side chase a 3rd trophy conquest
In a Sunday interview with CAF Online, Belmadi said the team had to meet the expectations of their supporters as well as their own after the Desert Warriors woeful outing in the last edition, managing just only one point at the end of their group in AFCON 2021 and were unable to advance past the…
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Eqautorial Guinea captain rejects the ‘underdog’ tag
Super Eagles of Nigeria will today face Equatorial Guinea on Sunday in the opener of the 2023 African Cup of Nations campaign, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. However, the Central African nation are unfazed by the threat posed by the Super Eagles. During the press conference while asked by Nigeriasoccernet.com journalist Omolagba Oluwayemi who was present in…
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2023 AFCON: South Africa looking to get past injury ravaged situation as they seek second continental title
With their first match of the 2023 AFCON billed for Tuesday against Mali, South Africa have a daunting task ahead of them to make a case for themselves as they chase a second AFCON title with success elusive of the ‘Raggae Boys’ since the 2000s, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has shared his…
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AFCON Watch: Super Eagles… Cahllennegers or Pretenders?
Today, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will kick start their 2023 AFCON campaign against Equatorial Guinea. With their last AFCON triump coming in the year 2013, Nigeriasoccernet.com take a look at the country’s chances of adding another AFCON trophy to their cabinet. During the Super Eagles’ pre-match conference, coach of the side, Jose Peseiro said…
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AFCON 2023: “Everyone is geared towards making a statement” – Ahmed Musa
On Saturday, Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa told thenff.com after the pre-match press conference that the Super Eagles have their eyes on the three points and have no apologies for their aspiration, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. “It is always interesting to play in the Africa Cup of Nations. I was a champion in 2013, same as (defender Kenneth) Omeruo.…
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AFCON’23: Okoye is the goalkeeper Nigeria requires for the upcoming quest – Okoye
Ex-Super Eagles captain Austin Jay-Jay Okocha asserts that Udinese standout Maduka Okoye remains Nigeria’s most gifted goalkeeper, despite his limited playing time in the national squad. Since being held responsible for Nigeria’s elimination from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Okoye has not featured for the national team. In an interview with Osasu…
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles land in Abidjan in style!
Three-time champions Nigeria have arrived in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan for the 34th Africa Cup of Nations finals. The chartered aircraft that conveyed players and officials of the Super Eagles touched down at 11.23am Cote d’Ivoire time (12.23pm Nigeria time), with the contingent dressed in Nigeria traditional kaftan attire with cap to match, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Their colour…