Tag: Angola
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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…
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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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AFCON 2023: Defence, fighting spirit and togetherness- Troost Ekong identifies Eagles’ strength
William Troost-Ekong, a key figure in the Super Eagles, has revealed the factor behind the team’s success at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Angola, securing a spot in the semi-final, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The center-back emphasized the team’s strong defensive performances and highlighted their prowess in both attacking…
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles dedicate triumph over Angola to Samuel Okwaraji
Super Eagles of Nigeria alongside the NFF (Nigeria Football Federation) have dedicated the nervy 1-0 victory against Angola for a semi final spot in the 2023 AFCON to late Samuel Okwaraji, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. “Today’s victory over Angola is a poignant reminder of the adamant spirit of Nigerian football. As we celebrate this triumph, we also…
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles’ Nwabali confirm for AFCON quarter-final clash against Angola
Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, secures his spot in goal for Nigeria’s crucial 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Angola, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite initial concerns over a knee injury sustained in the previous match against Cameroon, Manager, Jose Peseiro maintains confidence in the lineup that secured a 2-0 victory in the round of 16.…
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AFCON 2023: All exciting fixtures lined up as quarterfinalists battle for a semi-final berth in Cote d’Ivoire
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 Quarterfinals are about to begin after an exciting and dramatic week that saw hosts Cote d’Ivoire pull off one of the largest comebacks in the competition. The dates of the Quarter-Finals are set for Friday, February 02, 2024, and Saturday, February 03, 2024, Nigeriasoccernet.com can…
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AFCON 2023: Senegalese Issa Sy to officiate Nigeria, Angola tie
Senegalese official Issa Sy will be the referee when Nigeria take on Angola in Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final encounter at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan as made available to Nigeriasoccernet.com. Sy will have compatriots Djibril Camara and Nouha Bangoura as assistant referee 1 and assistant referee 2 respectively, alongside Mauritanian official Abdel…
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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’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: Nigerian excited over Nwabali’s potential involvement in Super Eagles quarter-final clash with Angola
Nigeria’s new number one, Stanley Nwabali may still be available for selection for the quarter-final duel with Palancas Negras of Angola if he passes a late fitness test set for Wednesday in big good news to Nigerian supporters, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. According to team medics, the 27-year -old copped a mild ligament injury during the Round…
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AFCON 2023: Omeruo says Super Eagles will do the talking on the field
2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner Kenneth Omeruo says the Super Eagles have little or no time for confabulation and will prefer to do the talking on the turf of the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny against Angola in the quarter-final of the 34th edition in Abidjan on Friday. The experienced defender came in to help stabilise…
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AFCON 2023: Peseiro Optimistic about Nwabali’s fitness for quarter-final clash against Angola
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Jose Peseiro, the head coach of the Super Eagles, expresses optimism regarding Stanley Nwabali’s fitness for the team’sNigeriasoccernet.com reports.-final showdown with Angola, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nwabali, facing uncertainty after sustaining an injury in Nigeria’s Round of 16 victory against Cameroon, was absent from the team’s training session at the Police College, Cocody on Monday night. Peseiro…
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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: 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: “We must be at our best and focus on the prize”- Moses Simon
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon haz admitted that it would not be a stroll-in-the-park at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny on Friday when the team take on Angola for a place in the last four of the AFCON 2023. “It is going to be a difficult game, like the ones against Cote d’Ivoire and Cameroon,…
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AFCON 2023: William Ekong warns teammates of tricky clash with Angola
Three times AFCON winner stand-in captain William Ekong told has spoken ahead of Super Eagles match against Angola, stating that it could prove to tbe the toughest yet for the Eagles, but that himself and team mates are ready for the battle during an interview with thenff as as made available to Nigeriasoccernet.com “We can…