Tag: AFCON 2023
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AFCON 2023: South Africa edge Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties, set up semi-final clash with Super Eagles
Goalie Ronwen Williams became the hero of the night as he saved four penalties to deny Cape Verde their first ever semi -final placement at the AFCON. The Bafana Bafana of South Africa defeated the Blue Sharks 2-1 on penalties to advance to the semi-final of the AFCON 2023.
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AFCON 2023: I feel pressure playing for Nigeria – Ademola Lookman
Super of Eagles of Nigeria forward, Ademola Lookman has revealed that he feels pressured playing for his country. Lookman is Nigeria’s current highest goal scorer with three goals after putting two past Cameroon in the quarter-final and scoring another against quarter-final opponent Angola to reach the height.
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AFCON 2023: Nigeria, Congo, others know semi-final opponents
All four teams that have made it to the semi-final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed. Nigeria, Congo, South Africa and Ivory Coast all secured semi-final placement after defeating their opponents in the quarter-final of the competition.
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AFCON 2023: Diakite reacts after helping Cotê d’Ivoire into Semis
Ivorian midfielder Oumar Diakite has credited home fans for their comeback win over Mali on Saturday in the quarter-finals of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire.
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AFCON 2023: Why we lost to Super Eagles – Angola Coach, Pedro Goncalves
Pedro Goncalves, the Palancras Negras of Angola coach has stated reasons why his side lost 1-0 to the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday night, at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny.
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AFCON 2023: How I handle criticisms – Jose Peseiro
Jose Peseiro, the Super Eagles Coach has hit out at critics ahead of today’s clash with the Palangras Negras of Angola. Recall that Peseiro had received criticism from fans and pundits in recent months over Super Eagles unimpressive performances.
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AFCON 2023: How I juggle being a police woman and international referee – Bouchra Karboubi
Female Moroccan referee, Bouchra Karboubi doubles as a police officer and an international match official. Karboubi enforces law back in her country, but uses her whistle and cards to maintain order on the field of play. She is an international football referee and a policewoman in Meknes, a city in northern Morocco.
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles goalie, Stanley Nwabali sighted in training, set to play against Angola
Stanley Nwabali number 1 goalie Stanley Nwabali appeared in training today fully kitted and ready for tomorrow’s quarter-final clash against the Palancras Negras of Angola.
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AFCON 2023: Senegalese Sy to take charge of Nigeria, Angola duel
Senegalese official Issa Sy will be the referee when Nigeria take on Angola in Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final encounter at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan.
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AFCON 2023: Why we relocated to Ivory Coast – Nigerians reveal, praise Ivorian government
Nigerians living in Ivory Coast have showered praises on the Ivorian governmnet for providing basic amenities and enabling environment for the people to eke out a living and make businesses thrive. Some Nigerians living in the country made it known that they made the decision to relocate fully to Ivory Coast after considering these factors.