By Victor Okoye Hosts Cote d’Ivoire will lock horns with Nigeria in a final showdown of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Abidjan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Cote d’Ivoire booked a ticket to the AFCON final after beating DR Congo 1-0 thanks to Sebastien Haller’sContinue Reading
By Olayinka Owolewa Super Eagles and Chippa United FC goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has said that criticism motivates and makes him stronger to give his best. Nwabali, who was voted man of the match against South Africa, said this during a post match news conference on Wednesday in Bouake, Côte d’Ivoire.Continue Reading
By Kazeem Akande Ex-Nigerian International, Celestine Babayaro, has urged the Super Eagles to imbibe team spirit and dedication to win the 2023 AFCON trophy. Babayaro made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, while reacting to the Eagle’s 4-2 victory against SouthContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Super Eagles on Wednesday in Bouake qualified for the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), after defeating South Africa in a pulsating semi-final clash. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match played at the Stade de la Paix, Bouake wasContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Team Nigeria weightlifters, Rafiatu Folashade Lawal and Adijat Adenike Olarinoye on Monday won six medals at the ongoing 2024 Africa Senior Weightlifting Championship in Egypt. Competing in the 59kg women’s category, Lawal and Adijat dominated the category as they carted away the top prizes on the firstContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Super Eagles of Nigeria will on Monday night fly to Bouake, ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Semi-final clash with South Africa slated for Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team and officials, will leave Abidjan for Bouake forContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will renew their football rivalry with Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Feb. 7 at Stade De Bouake, Cote d’Ivoire, at 6.00 p.m. Nigerian time. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria and SouthContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has applauded the Super Eagles for beating Angola to qualify for the semi-finals of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria sailed through to the semi-finals after aContinue Reading
By Olayinka Owolewa Super Eagles and FC Nantes of France winger, Moses Simon, said he was undecided either to pass the ball to Victor Osimhen or score himself before passing it to Ademola Lookman for the winning goal. Simon provided an assist for Nigeria’s 1-0 win over the Palancas NegrasContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition has entered the semi-final stage with four teams set for what analysts believe will be a fierce battle for slots in the final. On Saturday, hosts Cote d’Ivoire came from a goal down to throw out Mali while SouthContinue Reading
