Tag: AFCON 2023
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AFCON 2023: I am ready now – Iheanacho opens up on fitness ahead Côte d’Ivoire clash
Leicester City of England striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has said he is fit for the Super Eagles encounter against hosts Côte d’Ivoire.
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AFCON 2023: We will cage Super Eagles – Côte d’Ivoire coach boasts
Head Coach of the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire, Jean Louis Gasset says his team is confident of clipping the wings of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their epic clash on Thursday in Abidjan.
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AFCON 2023: How we can defeat Côte d’Ivoire – Super Eagles coach, Peseiro
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has emphasised the need for the team to convert their chances in the second match against hosts Côte d’Ivoire at the ongoing 2023 AFCON.
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AFCON 2023: Alhassan set to miss Group A encounter against host nation, Cote D’Ivoire
Baring last minute change of mind, Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro may not field Nigerian midfieder, Alhassan Yusuf against the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire. Recall that Yusuf sustained a thigh injury in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea on Sunday.
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AFCON 2023: Namibia shocks Tunisia 1-0, Mali beat South Africa 2-0, Burkina Faso pip Mauritania
The Brave Warriors of Namibia sent warnings to the rest of Africa after recording their first win in any AFCON competition against high flying Tunisian national team. It was a historic first victory in the flagship African tournament for the Brave Warriors, who defeated and drew with another top team, Cameroon, in qualifiers for the 2024…
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AFCON 2023: Eagles look forward to ‘interesting encounter’ with Elephants
Nigeria’s playing body has long concluded a diagnosis of Sunday’s 1-1 draw with neighbours Equatorial Guinea and looking very much forward to what they believe will be an ‘interesting encounter’ with host nation Cote d’Ivoire at the 34th Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday.
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AFCON 2023: I’m disappointed in myself for conceding against Equatorial Guinea – Super Eagles goalie, Stanley Nwabili (Video)
Super Eagles number one goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabili has said that he’s very disappointed in himself for conceding a goal in Nigeria’s opening group A match against Equatorial Guinea. According, to the Chippa United goalie, he shouldn’t have conceded against the Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea.
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AFCON 2023: Nigerian songs on high demand in Côte d’Ivoire
Nigerian music is on high display in Côte d’Ivoire with sound systems at markets and some entertainment spots blasting with songs from Nigerian artistes.
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AFCON 2023: Senegal’s Lamine Camara steals headline in Cote D’Ivoire with stellar performance
Senegal’s Lamine Camara is stealing headlines at the ongoing 2023 AFCON after posting a stellar performance in his first game against Gambia. Camara’s brace and his overall performance earned him the individual accolade which he says will motivate him to work even harder and it must also be credited to his teammates.
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles will come good in subsequent games – Semi Ajayi
Super Eagles defender, Semi Ajayi has assured teeming football fans that the Nigerian side will come good in subsequent games at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The West African side were far from impressive when they clashed with Equatorial Guinea on Sunday.