Tag: Coted’Ivoire
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‘Let’s Do It Again’ team praises Super Eagles, thanks Nigerians
Organizers of the ‘Let’s Do It Again’ campaign that mobilized and galvanized Nigerians from all walks of life to support the Super Eagles’ participation at the 34th Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire have commended the team’s efforts that resulted in a second-place finish, and also heaped praises on Nigerians who gave the campaign…
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AFCON 2023: “I’m thrilled with immense pride for the Nigerian Super Eagles” – Ahmed Musa
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has revealed his pride at representing the team at the just concluded 2023 AFCON following the team’s 1-2 loss against the host Coted’Ivoire yesterday, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The team had gone ahead through on field captain William Ekong to take the lead into halftime but goals from Adingra and Haller sealed…
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AFCON 2023: “It will be a big day in my life if we win the AFCON tomorrow – Ahmed Musa
Ahead of the highly anticipated AFCON 2023 final game between Super Eagles and host nation, Cote d’Ivoire, the captain of Nigeria Ahmed Musa has said that it would be a big day in his life if they end up been crowned as champions tomorrow, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “If we win the tournament tomorrow, it will be…
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AFCON 2023: Odegbami counsels against distractions ahead ‘very important’ final match
Africa Cup of Nations winner, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami has advised that the Nigeria Football Federation weave some protective net around the Super Eagles to allow for maximum concentration of players and officials on Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations Final against the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “There is this interesting story of one triathlon…
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AFCON 2023: Odegbami tips Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire for grand finale showdown on February 11
Dr. Olusegun Odegbami won the Africa Cup of Nations gold and two bronze medals in seven years of energetic and diligent service to Nigeria in international football at senior level. The team was then known as Green Eagles. He was the star of the 12th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Nigeria in…
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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…
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AFCON 2023: Eagles believe Elephants will fall under intense firepower in Ebimpe
Nigeria and hosts Côte d’Ivoire clash in one of the most anticipated matches of the 34th Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, in a 60,000-capacity stadium that organisers say will be filled to the brim just before kick-off. It is the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Ebimpe, outside Abidjan, where both teams played their first…
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AFCON 2023: Max Alain Gradel confident of Ivory Coast’s good outing against Super Eagles
Ahead of the much anticipated clash between host nation Ivory Coast and Nigeria on Thursday, Max Gradel was at the press conference where he spoke confidently ahead of the tie, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Captain Max Alain Gradel, who has 105 caps and was part of the Elephants’s squad that won the trophy in Equatorial Guinea in…
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AFCON 2023: “We are relieved, there’s no pressure” – Ivory Coast head coach Jean-Louis Gasset reveals ahead of exciting Nigeria clash
Looking ahead of the highly anticipated Group A encounter of the CAF AFCON 2023 between Super Eagles of Nigeria and host country, Coted’Ivoire, head coach of the side Jean Louis Gasset has said that his team are no under any pressure as they gear up for the showdown later this evening. Coach Jean-Louis Gasset said…
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Kelechi Nwakali Hits The Assist Button In Ponferradina Away Win
Super Eagles midfielder, Kelechi Nwakali bagged an assist to his name on Monday as Ponferradina secured an hard-fought away win against FC Cartagena in the Spanish Segunda División, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Nwakali joined Ponferradina during the summer transfer window after he was left out of UD Huesca squad for chosing to represent Nigeria at the…