Angola head coach Pedro Goncalves is targeting a place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, newsmen reports. The Palancas Negras will be up against three-time winners Nigeria in a quarter-final tie at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, on Friday. Goncalves’ side have enjoyed a near perfect campaign in Cote d’Ivoire,…
The Chairman House Committee on Sports, Hon. Ekene Adams, has applauded the Super Eagles for reaching the knockout stage of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The astute sports administrator said the Super Eagles are on the right path after they defeated Guinea Bissau in their final group game. Nigeria qualified for the last-16…
Former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu has claimed that every country participating at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, is afraid of Nigeria. Kanu made the declaration after the Super Eagles defeated Ivory Coast 1-0 in a Group A tie on Thursday. A penalty goal from captain William Troost-Ekong gave Nigeria all three…
By Micheal Adeyemo A veteran sports commentator, Mr Shina Abimbola, has attributed loss of concentration on the part of Super Eagles as one of the reasons for the draw against the National Elephants of Equatorial Guinea at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D’ivoire. Mr Abimbola made this known in a telephone…
ANUOLUWAPO FASOYIN OF OUR NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT WRITES ON SUPER EAGLES’ CHANCES AT THE ONGOING AFCON IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE The 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) began on Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Cote d’Ivoire. Three times winners, the super eagles of Nigeria found themselves at the center of attention, after playing a…
Kwara United goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba believes the experience of Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, will come in handy for Nigeria’s quest to win a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in Ivory Coast. The 2023 tournament will hold from January 13 to February 11 as Nigeria face Equatorial Guinea in the opening game. Ahead of the…
The Super Eagles will begin preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on January 2nd, 2024. The three-time African champions will camp in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the competition. The invited players are expected to start arriving at camp on January 1st. The Super Eagles will begin preparations for the 2023…
Rangers forward, Cyriel Dessers, is hoping an upturn in form can help him earn a place in Nigeria’s squad to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Dessers has not been selected by Nigeria in over a year. The 28-year-old is, however, not ready to give up on making the Super Eagles squad to Cote d’Ivoire…