Tag: Elijah Akanni
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NPFL: Elijah Akanni predicts tough Rivers United’s clash
Enyimba midfielder Elijah Akanni is bracing himself for a fiercely contested encounter against Rivers United on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions visit the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, seeking to upset the unbeaten hosts. Akanni holds Rivers United’s technical crew, led by his former coach Yemi Olanrewaju, in high…
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AFCON 2023: Peseiro talks Côte d’Ivoire, home advantage and expectations from his players
Jose Peseiro, head coach of the Super Eagles, highlights the necessity for peak performance as his team prepares to face Cote d’Ivoire in a pivotal match at the Alassanne Quattara Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The West African derby is set to unfold in Ebimpe, Abidjan, this Thursday. Peseiro stresses the importance of staying compact and playing…