Tag: Equitorial Guinea
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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: Ekong urges Nigerian football enthusiasts to unite behind the team
In the wake of a lackluster 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea’s Nzalang Nacional in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener, Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong, is appealing to soccer-loving Nigerians for unwavering support, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The upcoming crucial match against Cote d’Ivoire is vital for Jose Peseiro’s side, necessitating a victory to enhance their…
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles’ Ajayi Optimistic for Redemption in Upcoming Clash
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Semi Ajayi, the West Bromwich Albion defender, expresses confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to rectify their performance in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite a lackluster display against Equatorial Guinea, Ajayi believes the team will overcome challenges in the upcoming clash against hosts Cote d’Ivoire at the Alssanne Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe,…
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Profligate Eagles kick off AFCON 2023 with a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria opened their Africa Cup of Nations journey with a draw, securing a 1-1 result against Equatorial Guinea at Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, as reported by Nigeriasoccernet.com reports Despite a slow start, Nigeria found their stride with star striker Victor Osimhen exploiting the opposition’s weak high line defense. Equatorial Guinea’s…
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AFCON preview: Nigeria Vs Equatorial Guinea
The super Eagles of Nigeria 2023 AFCON journey is less than an hour to go and head coach Jose Peserio’s has put out his first XI as they chase a 4th continental title in Coted’Ivoire. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali gets the nod in goal ahead of Francis Uzoho and Enyimba International FC Ojo Olorunleke in his…
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Victor Moses Wishes Super Eagles Good Luck in AFCON Clash with Equatorial Guinea
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Ex-international, Victor Moses, a key figure in the 2013 AFCON-winning team, has conveyed his best wishes to the Super Eagles ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) encounter against Equatorial Guinea, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The match, set to unfold at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, 3pm on Sunday will see the three time champions…
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Super Eagles Coach stresses results over finances ahead of crucial AFCON opener
Jose Peseiro, the head coach of the Super Eagles, emphasized the team’s need for positive outcomes at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Addressing queries about outstanding payments from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) at a pre-match press conference, the 63 year-old asserted that financial matters were secondary to achieving success on…
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AFCON 2023: Owono aims to thwart Nigeria’s Osimhen and star-studded attack in AFCON clash
Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper, Jesús Owono, has issued a determined pledge to thwart Nigeria’s prolific striker Victor Osimhen, along with his formidable teammates, in their highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) encounter on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Equatorial Guinea shot-stopper expressed his commitment to stopping not only Osimhen but other formidable players. As both teams…
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Inside Eagles Camp: Iheanacho and Onuachu Miss Final AFCON Training Session
In a setback for the Super Eagles ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A clash against Equatorial Guinea, star strikers Kelechi Iheanacho and Paul Onuachu were conspicuously absent from the team’s final workout, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Recall, Iheanacho had been with the doctors in Leicester City, working in his fitness due to muscular…
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AFCON 2023: Jose Peseiro’s Super Eagles Eagles vow to fly over ‘National Thunder’ in highly anticipated opener
Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea will conclude the first matches of Group A of the 34th Africa Cup of Nations ongoing in Cote d’Ivoire when both nations clash at the brand-new Stade Alassane Ouattare in Ebimpe, outside Abidjan, on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Matches between both nations have been few and far between, but Nigerians continue to…
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AFCON 2023: Moffi to miss Nigeria’s opener against Equitorial Guniea
Super Eagles striker, Terem Moffi will not be available for Nigeria’s first game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations against Equitorial Guinea, Nigeriasoccernet.com report. Moffi’s club, OGC Nice wants the 24 year-old play the league game on Saturday against Stade Rennes, same date the African competition is kickoff. While the three time African champions…
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NPFL: Ishaq Rafiu is A Free Player – Player’s Representative
Contrary to reports by Rivers United claiming Ishaq Rafiu remains their player, one of the representative from the player’s camp have responded to the claims by the NPFL winner. Reports emanated earlier this week about the player on the move to club outside the shores of the Nigeria but Rivers United released statements claiming the…