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AFCON: Super Eagles lose to Cote d’ Ivoire

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have lost to the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Eagles took the lead with a header from captain Troost-Ekong which earned the team the first goal in the 38th minute. However, Ivory Coast came from behind to win

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Toure hopes Ivory Coast beat Nigeria in AFCON final to spark party

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Images of Ivory Coast fans celebrating their team’s progress through the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, have made global headlines this past month, but Kolo Toure believes the hosts’ fortunes changed when Elephants fans protested in anger earlier in the tournament. Shortly after the country’s heaviest ever home – and Nations Cup – defeat,

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AFCON: 10-man Ivory Coast kills joy in Mali with 122nd minutes winner

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Host nation Ivory Coast produced another amazing Africa Cup of Nations AFCON escape act as Oumar Diakite’s 122nd-minute winner sent the 10-man Elephants into the semi-finals at heartbroken Mali’s expense. The hosts played the majority of the game at a numerical disadvantage after Odilon Kossounou’s dismissal for two first-half fouls on Lassine Sinayoko

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AFCON 2023: Facts to note as competition advances

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When Nigeria take the field for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, last-16 tie against Cameroon, the stakes will be incredibly high. Apart from a rivalry between the nations spanning four decades, beginning in earnest with Cameroon’s victory in the 1984 final, the Super Eagles will also be keen to exorcise the disappointment of […]

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AFCON: Eight players who are yet to report to Super Eagles

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2024 0

Almost all the 25 Super Eagles players invited for the 2023 AFCON have reported to Nigeria’s training camp in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Note that the Super Eagles squad officially commenced their preparation for the 2023 AFCON earlier today, January 3, in UAE and they are expected to remain there until January 9. […]

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AFCON 2021: Sunday Oliseh names favourites country to win trophy in Cameroon

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2021 0

Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has named Nigeria as one of the favourites to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Cameroon early next year. Speaking at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Thursday after the inauguration of the 10-Year Nigerian Football Development Master plan Committee of which he is […]

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AFCON 2021: Super Eagles camp bubbles for Squirrels, Crocodiles

Ihesiulo Grace 25 March 2021 0

As the countdown for the final round of qualification matches for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Benin Republic and Lesotho begins, Nigeria’s senior men’s team’s camp is teeming with her superstars. The three-time African champions are ensconced at the magnificent Eko Hotel & Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos, where 23 players arrived at

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2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Results of match day 4 played on Tuesday’s fixtures

Ihesiulo Grace 18 November 2020 0

The following are the results of all Day 4, 2021, Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches played on Tuesday. The finals will now be played in Cameroon in 2022 because of COVID-19. Group ANamibia 1-2 Mali Group CSudan 1-0 Ghana Group DAngola 0-1 DR Congo Group ECentral Africa 0-2 Morocco Group FRwanda 0-0 Cape […]

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Super Eagles, Leone Stars to clash in Asaba in 2021 AFCON qualifier, NFF says

Ihesiulo Grace 16 February 2020 0

The Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba will host next month’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone. Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), announced this in a statement on Sunday, quoting the federation’s General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi. Kanu’s parents

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Rohr: My desire is to win 2021 AFCON for Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2019 0

Uyo – Super Eagles’ head coach Gernot Rohr on Wednesday said winning the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for Nigeria would make him the most excited person. Rohr who spoke at a post-match conference in Uyo after his team came from behind to defeat the Squirrels of Benin Republic 2-1 said winning AFCON 2021 […]

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Super Eagles ‘ll grow into AFCON qualifiers, says Akanni

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2019 0

Abuja – A former Super Eagles defender, Waidi Akanni, has expressed optimism that the Nigerian national football team would keep improving and getting better with each 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match. Akanni was reacting to the hard-fought 2-1 victory recorded by the Super Eagles against the Squirrels of Benin Republic in their Group […]

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Benin gets the nod to host Super Eagles, Squirrels Afcon qualifier

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2019 0

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed Benin, the Edo state capital, as venue of the November 11, 2021, Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles and the Squirrels of Benin Republic. Benin gets the nod to host Super Eagles, Squirrels Afcon qualifier NFF President, Amaju Pinnick dropped the hint when he paid […]

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AFCON: Our match against Nigeria is in our hands – Guinea coach

Ihesiulo Grace 25 June 2019

Guinea coach Paul Put has said they must avoid losing to Nigeria in Wednesday’s second match of group B at the Africa Cup of Nations if they must reach the round of 16. The Syli Stars are still in contention after its 2-2 draw with Madagascar last Saturday. The Belgian coach was not happy with […]

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Pinnick confident AFCON will be successful

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2019

The President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has expressed his confidence that this year’s Africa Cup of Nations will be a roaring success despite being the biggest–ever event in the history of the championship. Pinnick, who is the first Nigerian to head the organizing committee for the biggest football championship in the continent, […]

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Mutiu Adepoju: AFCON will bring out the best in Super Eagles’ attack

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2019

Mutiu Adepoju, a former Nigeria international, has played down Super Eagles’ poor scoring form of late, but believes the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations which kicks of this weekend in Egypt will bring out the best in the three-time champions’ attacking potential. In their recent three international games, Super Eagles have managed just one goal […]

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AFCON: Nigerian fans visit Super Eagles camp in Cairo

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2019

Nigerian fans paid a courtesy visit to Super Eagles camp in Cairo ahead of 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Gernot Rohr men lost their final build-up game against Senegal 1-0 at the Hotel Mercure Ismailia pitch on Sunday before the start of the continent prestigious competition on Friday. Everton midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye […]

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AFCON: Super Eagles promise not to disappoint despite losing to Senegal

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2019

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have promised their numerous fans across the globe not to disappoint after rounding off preparations ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations which gets underway this Friday in Egypt. The Eagles who have been in Egypt since last Monday departed for Alexandria on Monday afternoon from Ismailia where they played their last […]

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AFCON: Gernot Rohr drops Kelechi Iheanacho, Semi Ajayi

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2019

Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has dropped Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Rottherham United player Semi Ajayi for the Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off on June 21 in Egypt. Iheanacho who was part of the team for the qualifiers failed to final cut as a result of his lack of playing […]

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AFCON: Mikel Obi, five others arrive Asaba

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2019

Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi and five other players have arrived in Asaba, Delta capital, for preparations for the 2019 AFCON tournament holding in Egypt between June 21 and July 19. Newsmen report that other players that arrived with Mikel are Leon Balogun, Moses Simon, Jamilu Collins and Ola Aina. The Super Eagles are billed […]

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AFCON: Mikel Obi demands captaincy for Super Eagles’ return

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2019

John Mikel Obi wants to be assured of his position as the Super Eagles’ captain as condition for him to return to the senior national football squad. Mikel, who joined English Championship side, Middlesbrough, last January from Chinese Super League side, Tianjin TEDA has not kicked a ball for the Eagles after captaining the national […]