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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…
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…
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). The match took place at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny stadium in Ivory Coast. Lookman’s opening goal came in the 36th minute,…
Defending champions Senegal clinched the top spot in Group C at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a decisive 2-0 victory over Guinea in a spirited and, at times, contentious match. Abdoulaye Seck propelled the Teranga Lions into the lead with a powerful header from a free-kick, while Iliman Ndiaye sealed the triumph with…
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Ghana faced a devastating exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a nail-biting 2-2 draw against Mozambique in Abidjan. The Black Stars, led by coach Chris Hughton, had initially taken the lead with two penalty goals from Jordan Ayew, but the late resurgence of Mozambique shattered Ghana’s…
Nigeria Secures Round of 16 Spot in AFCON 2023 with 1-0 Win Over Guinea-Bissau In a tightly contested Group B encounter at the AFCON 2023 tournament, Nigeria secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau, confirming their place in the Round of 16. The match showcased Nigeria’s resilience as they maintained control despite facing challenges from…
Kasimpasa defender, Kenneth Omeruo, is set to captain the Super Eagles in their match against Guinea-Bissau, marking Nigeria’s 100th game at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Omeruo will step in for the injured William Troost-Ekong in the starting line-up for the historic encounter. The 30-year-old, who was an unused substitute in Nigeria’s initial game…
Cape Verde’s national football team, the Blue Sharks, continued their impressive run at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by defeating Mozambique 3-0 to secure a spot in the round of 16. The victory comes on the back of Cape Verde’s earlier stunning triumph over Ghana in their opening match. The Blue Sharks took…
Renowned Nigerian footballer Asisat Oshoala, on Thursday, extended her gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu in Lagos by presenting her esteemed African Women Footballer of the Year award—a record sixth win—to the esteemed couple. The accolade, bestowed upon Asisat by the Confederation of African Football in December, marks a historic achievement…
In a remarkable turn of events, all 24 nations slated to participate in the highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have officially secured their spots in the tournament. This historic development comes as the final team, the five-time AFCON champions Cameroon, clinched their qualification with an impressive 3-0 victory over Burundi. This achievement…