In a highly anticipated game, the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set for what is looking like the first unmissable match as Nigeria takes on the hosts, Cote d’Ivoire in their second group match on Thursday. The two powerhouses will face off at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Riding onContinue reading “AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast vs Nigeria preview as the Eagles search for first victory”
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AFCON 2023: Afrobeat star Odumodu Blvck picks potential Super Eagles lineup
Nigerian singer, Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu has shared his potential Super Eagles starting lineup for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The “Odumodu Blvck” as the Afrobeats star is fondly called, has been known to be a big football fan, often bringing his liking for the game into his music as evident in his smashContinue reading “AFCON 2023: Afrobeat star Odumodu Blvck picks potential Super Eagles lineup”
Jose Peseiro hails Osimhen and Lookman for incredible form
Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has shower praises of Nigerian forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman for their incredible form so far this season. Osimhen is the current top scorer in Serie A with 13 goals in 15 games so far for Napoli while Lookman is second on the chart with 11 goals forContinue reading “Jose Peseiro hails Osimhen and Lookman for incredible form”
DONE DEAL: Josh Maja Joins Stoke City On Deadline Day
Stoke City have completed the signing of Nigerian international striker, Josh Maja on loan from Bordeaux. The 23-year-old started his career with Sunderland, scoring 16 goals in 41 league matches before joining Bordeaux in January 2019, netting 12 goals in 52 games. Maja spent last season with Fulham in the Premier League where he scoredContinue reading “DONE DEAL: Josh Maja Joins Stoke City On Deadline Day”
DONE DEAL: Simy Nwankwo joins Serie B Parma Calcio on loan
Nigerian international, Simeon Tochukwu “Simy” Nwankwo has joined Serie B outfit, Parma Calcio 1913 on loan from U.S. Salernitana with an option to buy. The 29-year old striker agreed on a move to Salernitana following Crotone’s relegation from Serie A last season. Simy is ranked as Crotone’s all-time top scorer with 66 goals in 159Continue reading “DONE DEAL: Simy Nwankwo joins Serie B Parma Calcio on loan”
Eguavoen returns to his Technical Director role after AFCON exit
Super Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen has quitted the post of an interim head coach following the team’s exit from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday. The former defender was appointed as the interim head coach of the team following the sacking of Gernot Rohr on the eve of the competition. There wereContinue reading “Eguavoen returns to his Technical Director role after AFCON exit”
AFCON 2021: Eagles of Carthage fly above 10-man Super Eagles
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are out of the 2021 African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) after a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Tunisia in the round of 16. Austin Eguavoen’s men who came to the knockouts flying high being the only team coming into the round of 16 with a 100% points inContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Eagles of Carthage fly above 10-man Super Eagles”
AFCON 2021: The Eagles and the Pharaohs dominate Group D in search of their next title
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Wednesday in Garoua advanced in style to the knockout phase of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon, after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 at the Stade Roumde Adjia to become the only side at this 33rd edition of the competition to win all their three group games. Eguavoen made eightContinue reading “AFCON 2021: The Eagles and the Pharaohs dominate Group D in search of their next title”
AFCON 2021: Super Eagles soar into knockout phase with a game to spare
It’s the battle of the Eagles and the Falcons when Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Falcons of Sudan 3-1 in the second Group D match of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday. The Nigeria interim manager made no changes to the side that defeated Egypt 1-0 in the first game. Just threeContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Super Eagles soar into knockout phase with a game to spare”
Give Me AFCON 2021 As A Parting Gift – Ahmed Musa Charges His Super Eagles Teammates
Most capped Super Eagles player, Ahmed Musa, says he wants to win this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a parting gift from the Nigeria national team. “I think this is my last AFCON Insha-Allah,” said Musa. The 29-year old winger who in his 103 appearances for Nigeria netted 16 goals said during aContinue reading “Give Me AFCON 2021 As A Parting Gift – Ahmed Musa Charges His Super Eagles Teammates”
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