Man City-reared CM, Brighton winger, ex-Milan destroyer: Three CIV stars Super Eagles must watch out for 
Published: February 09, 2024
As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations  final approaches, the clash between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Ivory Coast's Elephants promises to be a spectacle of skill, determination, and talent.   In the highly anticipated AFCON final, Nigeria's Super Eagles must formulate a strategic game plan to neutralize...
'We lost 1-0' - CIV's ex-Barcelona star Kessie hopes lightning does not strike twice in AFCON final v Nigeria 
Published: February 09, 2024
Former Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessié is hoping lightning does not strike twice on Sunday when Ivory Coast face off with tournament favorites Nigeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final.    In the first AFCON final between two West African countries since the Elephants beat the Black Stars 9-8 on pena...
'We have revenge to take on Nigeria' - Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller fires warning to Super Eagles 
Published: February 09, 2024
A new country will be crowned as champions of Africa on Sunday as Nigeria will be taking on tournament host Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan.   Nigeria booked their place in the final of the AFCON after a hard-fought win on penalties against ...
Kaizer Chiefs, France or Saudi Arabia: What is the best destination for Super Eagles AFCON star Nwabali?
Published: February 08, 2024
Following his standout performances so far at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Stanley Nwabali has garnered attention from various clubs across different leagues.   With his agent Mohammed Lawal confirming interest from Kaizer Chiefs according to SNL24, speculation arises regarding potential destinations for the ...
'This is the time' - Chukwueze bullish ahead of Super Eagles AFCON final clash against Elephants 
Published: February 08, 2024
Samuel Chukwueze is bullish ahead of Nigeria's clash with Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday, declaring his belief that the Super Eagles can defeat the host to win a fourth title.    In a dramatic semifinal game against South Africa, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the hero as the...
Key stats NGA v RSA: Nwabali most clearances; Lookman dirtiest player; Onyeka top interceptor; Chukwueze top dribbler
Published: February 08, 2024
Nigeria sealed their spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final after beating South Africa through penalty kicks in a dramatic encounter on Wednesday evening.    Captain William Troost-Ekong opened the scoring from the spot after the hour mark but Bafana Bafana found an equalizer right at the death through T...
Super Eagles CB Ajayi has his say on that great tackle in first half v RSA; drug tested by CAF after superb display 
Published: February 08, 2024
Tournament favorites Nigeria reached the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 4-2 win on penalties against South Africa in Wednesday's semifinal at the Stade de la Paix, Bouaké.    West Brom central defender Semi Ajayi was one of the standout players for the Super Eagles and the hig...
'I wouldn't write him off' - Ex-Bafana Bafana captain tips Osimhen to be the star man of AFCON final
Published: February 08, 2024
Former Bafana Bafana captain Dean Furman has tipped Victor Osimhen to be the star man when Nigeria face Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.    The Napoli forward wasn't on the scoresheet again when the Super Eagles booked their place in the final at the expense of South Af...
'They played well' - Osayi-Samuel reveals what impressed him most about Bafana Bafana in loss to Nigeria 
Published: February 08, 2024
Bright Osayi-Samuel has admitted that he was left impressed by the performance of the South Africa team despite their loss to Nigeria in the semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday evening.    The Super Eagles sealed their spot in the AFCON showpiece after a dramatic encounter that saw them win...
'They were afraid' - Bafana Bafana coach reveals what he saw Peseiro doing many times in AFCON semifinal 
Published: February 08, 2024
Nigeria advanced to another Africa Cup of Nations final at the expense of South Africa on Wednesday, beating Bafana Bafana on penalties to set up a meeting with hosts Ivory Coast in the showpiece.    Supersub Kelechi Iheanacho was the match-winner for Nigeria, netting the decisive penalty in a 4-2 win to put t...
'I don't know' -  Peseiro admits he's in the dark over availability of key defender for AFCON showpiece
Published: February 08, 2024
Nigeria reached the final of the Africa Cup of Nations for the eighth time on Wednesday evening after beating South Africa and in doing so set up a meeting with hosts Ivory Coast in Sunday's showpiece at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.   The Super Eagles qualified for the final in nail-biting fashio...
'Make or break' - Iheanacho reacts to that decisive kick as Super Eagles overcome AFCON semifinal curse 
Published: February 08, 2024
Kelechi Iheanacho has had his say on taking the decisive penalty during Nigeria's semifinal victory over South Africa at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Having lost five of their last six semifinals before the meeting with South Africa, the Super Eagles broke the curse thanks to the Leicester City forward...
Most minutes without conceding a goal at AFCON: Nwabali breaks Nigerian record that stood for exactly 22 years
Published: February 08, 2024
Stanley Nwabali etched his name into Nigerian folklore on Wednesday evening as the Super Eagles earned a hard-fought win on penalties against South Africa to advance to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    Nwabali set a new record for the most minutes without a conceding...
Nwabali reacts after MotM performance in Super Eagles win against Bafana Bafana 
Published: February 07, 2024
Stanley Nwabali has reacted to being named as man-of-the-match in the Super Eagles victory over South Africa in the semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The Chippa United goalkeeper played another crucial role yet again as the three-time African champions saw off another rival to continue their quest t...
2023 AFCON: Three hits and three flops from Super Eagles shootout win against Bafana Bafana
Published: February 07, 2024
Nigeria's journey in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations reached a thrilling crescendo as they secured a hard-fought victory against South Africa's Bafana Bafana in the semifinals, eventually triumphing in a tense penalty shootout.   While the collective effort of the team was crucial in navigating through th...