By Victor Okoye Equatorial Guinea Head Coach, Juan Micha has expressed mixed feelings over his team’s result against Nigeria in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), saying he was unsatisfied with the result. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Equatorial Guinea earned a valuable point on theContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro says his team were better than their opponents, Equatorial Guinea but were simply unlucky. Peseiro made this known while reacting to Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. But beyond the slightlyContinue Reading
By Benson Ezugwu Football Fans in Enugu have expressed disappointment over the performance of the Super Eagles in their first group game at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the 1-1 draw with EquatorialContinue Reading
Nigeria drew 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea in their opening Group A fixture at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. Victor Osimhen scored in the 38th minute to cancel out an Ivan Salvador goal two minutes earlier. The result placed the Super Eagles in the group’s thirdContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The much-anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicked off on Saturday with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Ebimpé Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ceremony commenced with a vibrant celebration of African diversity and culture, featuring a wide range ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Hosts Cote d’Ivoire on Saturday in Abidjan defeated Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in the opening match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match was played at the 60, 000 capacity Alassane Ouattara stadium in Abidjan. With the winContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Nigerian Afro beats sensation Yemi Alade is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday in Abidjan. The singer confirmed this in a post on her official X handle (former Twitter). She said the opportunity was a dreamContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Cote d’Ivoire Head Coach, Jean-Louis Gasset has ruled out striker Sebastian Haller from Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opener against Guinea Bissau, due to ankle injury. Gasset disclosed this on Friday in Abidjan at a news conference, ahead of their opening match of the tournament. TheContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe, has assured of top-notch organisation and security for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), in Cote d’Ivoire. Motsepe gave the assurance on Friday in Abidjan at a news conference, ahead of the Saturday kick-off of the biennialContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Leicester City’s Head Coach, Enzo Maresca has raised fresh concerns about Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho’s fitness. Maresca who spoke to newsmen during a pre-match press conference on Friday in the U.K, said Iheanacho was still injured and his fitness still being assessed by the club’s medicalContinue Reading
