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Following the conclusion of the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Abidjan, the Nigerian football team, the Super Eagles, found themselves without a coach as the interim contract with Portuguese manager Jose Peseiro expired. The original contract, which ended in June of the previous year, was extended to cover the AFCON 2023 period. The…
In a display of extraordinary goalkeeping prowess, Stanley Nwabali emerged as the hero for Nigeria’s Super Eagles during the penalty shootout against South Africa in the AFCON 2023 semifinal. Nwabali’s stellar performance included crucial saves, denying two penalty kicks and contributing significantly to Nigeria’s 4-0 victory in the shootout. The AFCON 2023 semifinal between Nigeria…
In a thrilling encounter at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023, Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a decisive 1-0 victory against Angola, securing their place in the semi-finals. Ademola Lookman, who had previously played a pivotal role in establishing a two-goal lead against Cameroon, once again demonstrated his prowess by scoring the opening goal in…
Asisat Oshoala bids farewell to Barcelona Femeni in an Instagram post, expressing gratitude for her five-year tenure and acknowledging the privilege of wearing the FCB Femeni jersey.
The Super Eagles Assistant Captain, William Troost Ekong, has said that the team is no longer expecting an easy opponent in the ongoing 2023 African Cup of Nations taking place at Ivory Coast. This post match statement came as Super Eagles are poised to take on Angola national team in a quarter final clash which…
Confederation of African Football, CAF, has selected Victor Osimhen for a random drug test following his standout performance against Cameroon in the AFCON 2023 Round of 16. Osimhen’s exceptional efforts in the Super Eagles’ 2-0 victory, marked by his determination and crucial plays, have garnered CAF’s attention, prompting the random testing, which typically involves drawing…
Lookman’s Double Secures Nigeria’s Spot in Quarterfinals In a spectacular performance, Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman showcased his prowess, securing a 2-0 victory for Nigeria’s Super Eagles against Cameroon in the Round of 16 match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ademola Lookman celebrates after scoring against Cameroon at AFCON 2023. The match took…
In a surprising turn of events, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has declared that he will be leaving the club at the conclusion of the 2023/24 season. Klopp, who took over in 2015, has been instrumental in Liverpool’s triumphs in the Premier League, Champions League, and domestic cups. Despite leading the league this season, Klopp cited…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has shed light on the absence of Nigerian referees among the officials selected for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and other continental football tournaments. Noumandiez Doue, Head of Refereeing at CAF, addressed the issue during a CAF referees training session in Abidjan. For the past 18 years, no…
Osimhen has continually been linked away from Napoli, despite signing a new contract with a release clause worth around £113m in December . Speaking to CBS Sports, Osimhen said: “I have already made my decision on the next step to do at the end of the season. I already made up my mind. I already…