Tag: AFCON 2023
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Why I want Ahmed Musa to win AFCON title – Coach Peseiro
Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Jose Peseiro has said he hopes to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) so that Ahmed Musa can lift the trophy.
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Super Eagles vs Elephants: AFCON Statistics revealed ahead today’s final
The Super Eagles of Nigeria become the the third team to play the finals of the AFCON the most with 8 appearances, Egypt and Ghana occupy the first and second position respectively.
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AFCON final: Cardiac society sends strong warning to Nigerians
The Nigerian Cardiac Society advises Nigerians to avoid getting overly excited during games and emotional events.
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles coach, Peseiro reveals Elephants tactics ahead of today’s final
José Peseiro, the Super Eagles head coach has revealed some of the tactics that will be deployed by the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire ahead of today’s final at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. According to the Portuguese gaffer, the Ivorians will come all out on a revenge mission considering their loss to the…
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AFCON 2023: South Africa win bronze after defeating DR Congo 6-5 on Penalties
Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Saturday night defeated the Les Leopards of DR Congo to finish third at the 2023 AFCON going on in Cote D’Ivoire.
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AFCON 2023: Cote D’Ivoire coach, Fae reveals strategy to use against Nigeria
Emerse Fae the stand in coach of the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire says his team’s desire is to keep the Africa Cup of Nations trophy at home and add a third star to their orange jersey. Fae reveals that his side have adopted a game plan that will be unleashed against the Super Eagles of…
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AFCON 2023: We want double double – Musa, Omeruo declare
Captain Ahmed Musa and defender Kenneth Omeruo were in the Super Eagles’ squad that last won the Africa Cup of Nations title, back in 2013 in South Africa. They are also in the present squad that is at the cusp of glory in Cote d’Ivoire, with the Final match against the host nation taking place…
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See four times host nations lost at AFCON finals
There is nothing sacrilegious about host nations losing in the Final match of the Africa Cup of Nations, as a number of host nations have come so close, seen the trophy displayed in front of their vociferous and passionate fans and yet failed to get their hands on the coveted prize.
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AFCON 2023: South Africa test might against DR Congo in third place match
For the first time in the history of AFCON, South Africa and DR Congo will slug it out in the third place match of the competition.
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Odegbami counsels against distractions ahead ‘very important’ Final match
Africa Cup of Nations winner, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami has advised that the Nigeria Football Federation weave some protective net around the Super Eagles to allow for maximum concentration of players and officials on Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations Final against the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire.