Tag: Ivory Coast
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles of Nigeria with clean disciplinary slate as Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast get fines
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are among a host of other national teams who participated in the just concluded 2023 AFCON at Abidjan with good disciplinary records as released by the African football governing body (CAF) with Senegal, Mali and also the host fined for misconducts. When players of the Fédération Malienne de Football mistreated…
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AFCON 2023: Emmanuel Dennis reps Super Eagles against his Ivorian teammates (Video)
Watford forward, Emmanuel Dennis speaks confidently of the Super Eagles lifting the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivorian club teammate, Vakoun Bayo boosting of the quality in the Eagles team, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire will clash in the final at the Alssanne Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan on Sunday and both Dennis have cordially…
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AFCON 2023: Kessié highlights Ivory Coast’s AFCON final showdown
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The Elephants star man Franck Kessié, shares his thoughts ahead of Ivory Coast’s highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final against Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The host nation, Ivory Coast, is set to lock horns with Nigeria at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan this Sunday. Despite Nigeria’s prior 1-0 victory over Ivory Coast in…
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AFCON 2023: Aina vows to redeem penalty miss in the final
Super Eagles’ wing-back Ola Aina remains undeterred despite his penalty miss in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeroasoccernet.com reports. The fullback expressed his willingness to take another penalty for Nigeria if the opportunity arises again, ahead of their AFCON final clash against Ivory Coast on Sunday. Aina’s penalty miss occurred during Nigeria’s thrilling…
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AFCON 2023: Peseiro praises Musa’s leadership role in the team
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Super Eagles’ head coach, Jose Peseiro, has lavished praise on Ahmed Musa for his exemplary leadership qualities and selfless dedication to the team’s cause, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite not featuring on the pitch during the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, Musa’s impact as captain has been lauded by Peseiro. Jose Peseiro; "Ahmed…
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AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast seek redemption against Nigeria in the final
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Ivory Coast’s forward, Sebastian Haller, asserts the Elephants’ determination to retaliate their earlier loss to Nigeria during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations group stage, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite their prior 1-0 defeat to the Super Eagles, Haller expresses Ivory Coast’s resolute quest for revenge and clinching the trophy this time. “We are playing the final…
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Ndifreke Effiong returns to Akwa United for a third stint
Multiple reports are rife about the return of Nigeria Professional Football League experience forward, Ndifreke Effiong to former league champions, Akwa United. It will be recalled that Nigeriasoccernet.com had reported on Tuesday that the striker parted ways with his Libyan club, Al Ahli Bengahzi due to breach of contract. However, the player now looks set…
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NPFL: Enyimba unveil five new players
Enyimba have announced the signing of five new players ahead of the 2022/33 season. The quartet of Chibuike Nwaiwu, Nonso Nzediegwu, Murphy Ndukwu and Chijoke Mbaoma were all signed from Heartland Football Club of Owerri. Defensive midfielder James Oransaya linked up with the People’s Elephant from Nigeria National League outfit, Gateway United. Nwaiwu, a combative…
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Plateau United add two players to their fold
Plateau United have completed the signings of midfielders Tochukwu Micheal and Uche Onwuasunye. The former Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions have brought in the two experienced players for free. Michael, 20 joined the Peace Boys from Nasarawa United while former Kwara United player, Onwuasunye joined from Rivers United. Michael Tochukwu signed a one-year…
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El Kanemi Warriors continue signing spree
Nigeria Professional Football League newly promoted side, El Kanemi Warriors have been busy acquiring new players to their fold as the transfer window comes to a close on Friday. The Borno outfit after signing Ichull Lordson from Heartland FC, signed left back Gabriel Wassa from Plateau united. Wassa spent last season on loan…
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Abia Warriors FC signs starlet Uzorji Christian Uzochukwu
Abia Warriors FC have signed Uzorji Christian Uzochukwu from third Division side, Like-Minds FC of Abuja. The transfer of the lad was sealed and delivered on Wednesday for an undisclosed fee. Uzochukwu, 18 has been a versatile player who has strived in different positions of the field and he is expected to come…
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Done Deal: Mildfielder Lordson Ichull joins Elkanemi
Former Heartland FC, Lordson Ter’Ade Ichull has now joined newly promoted NPFL team, El Kanemi Warriors ahead of new 2022/23 NPFL season. The experience midfielder left Heartland FC who were relegated to the second division NNL at the end of last season. The transfer fee to sign the box to box midfielder was…
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Bernard Ovoke becomes Lobi Stars player
Experienced Forward, Bernard Ovoke has completed his move to Lobi Stars as a free agent from Rivers United. Ovoke, a former Plateau United player was said to have moved last year to Armenian side Sevan FC after agreeing a 3-year deal before moving to champions Rivers United in the second half of the season.…
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NPFL Rumour: Olafimihan Gafar set for Remo Stars move
Shooting Stars forward Gafar Olafimihan has been rumoured to be on his way Remo Stars, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Gafar who singlehandedly led Shooting Stars back to the NPFL in 2021 scoring over 15 league goals in the NNL could not replicate the goalscoring form in his debut NPFL season with the Oluyole Warriors. This has led…
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NPFL TRANSFERS: Enyimba International midfield maestro moves to Saudi Arabia
Former Nigeria Professional Football League Champions, Enyimba International will be without one of their midfielders Cyril Olisema when the 2022/2023 season gets underway. The influential midfielder was one of the key players for the People Elephants last season and he has decided to move abroad to continue his career. Saudi Arabia Pro LeagueLeagueAl Kawkab has…
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EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Kester edging closer to Shooting Stars return
Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) side Shooting Stars are set to make a new addition to their team. Shooting Stars FC(3SC) narrowly avoided the drop to the Nigeria National League(NNL) on goal difference as they finished 16th on the log above now relegated Kastina United, Heartland, Kano Pillars FC and MFM FC. Gbenga Ogunbote’s boys will…
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NPFL Update: Pius Ibrahim joins Plateau United
Abia Warriors Goal tender, Pius Ibrahim has completed his transfer to Plateau United ahead of the start of the new season, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The goalkeeper was the preferred goal tender of the Umuahia-based side last season, where he produced scintillating stops during the season. The Kaduna born keeper started out with Kaduna United, had stints…