AFCON 2023: Ekong Has Shown Skills Of Leadership – Rufai
Former Nigerian international, Peter Rufai has commended Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong for his leadership role in the team despite Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that the Nigerian international opened seven minutes before the break when Troost-Ekong nodded home his third goal of the tournament. The Super Eagles were...
Udeze Faults Peseiro For Starting Chukwueze In AFCON Final
Former Nigeria international, Ifeanyi Udeze, has faulted Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro, for starting Samuel Chukwueze in Sunday’s AFCON final. Former Nigeria international, Ifeanyi Udeze, has faulted Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro, for starting Samuel Chukwueze in Sunday’s AFCON final. It was his second start in the tournament unfortunately, he had a game to forget and had to go off for...
AFCON: Tinubu Lauds Super Eagles’ Resolute Performance
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Super Eagles for their performance and tenacity at the just concluded 2023 CAF African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. Nigeria failed to lift the Cup of Nations, having lost 1-2 to the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire, at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, on Sunday night. However, in a statement by his Special...
AFCON 2023: VP Shettima To Lead FG’s Delegation To Final Clash
Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead a Federal Government delegation to the 2023 African Cup of Nations, AFCON final on Sunday as the Super Eagles take on hosts, Côte d’Ivoire, in a bid for continental glory. A statement on Saturday from the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, noted that having represented President Bola...
Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Nwabali Reportedly Receive Threat From South Africans Over Superlative Performance At AFCON Semifinal
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who plays for Chippa United in South Africa, has reportedly received threats from South African fans following his standout performance against the country. The South African fans reportedly warned him against returning to his club after the AFCON. Former Super Eagles international Idah Peterside revealed the threats while speaking on a live TV programme on Thursday,...
Super Eagles Pay Tribute To Nigerian Fans Who Died Watching Semi Final With South Africa
Tribute The Super Eagles have paid tribute to those who died while watching the Wednesday AFCON semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa. “Yesterday we lost four good Nigerians because of the game and hold a minute silence ….they need our support right now and Insha Allah on Sunday we are going to lift that trophy for them.” The captain...
AFCON 2023: They Want Revenge – Omeruo Predicts Nigeria Vs Ivory Coast Final
Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has said Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast will be a difficult game. Nigeria will take on the hosts at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan. The game will be a repeat of the group stage fixture between both countries which the Eagles won 1-0. Omeruo believes the final will be difficult, but feels...
Kwara Varsity Deputy Bursar Dies Watching Super Eagles AFCON Semi Final
The Deputy Bursar of Kwara State University Malete, Alhaji Ayuba Abdullahi, on Wednesday night, died while watching the semi-finals between Nigeria and South Africa in the ongoing AFCON. Nigeria won the match against South Africa by 4-2 goals on penalties after regulation and extra time ended 1-1. Sources close to the deceased but who spoke on condition of anonymity said Abdullahi...
Nwabali: I Want To Bring Happiness To Nigerians
Stanley Nwabali, the goalkeeper for the Super Eagles, has stated that he wants to be a source of happiness for Nigerians following the semi-final victory over Bafana Bafana of South Africa. The Chippa United goalkeeper spoke this in the post match interview where he was awarded the man of the match award on Wednesday. He said: “I don’t really know how I...
Sen. Kalu Excited Over Super Eagles’ Win Against South Africa, Urges More Determination
Former Governor of Abia State and Pillar of Sports in Africa, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has applauded Nigeria's national team, Super Eagles for their victory against South Africa's national team: Bafana Bafana in the ongoing African Nation's Cup. Describing the victory of Nigeria's team as a positive development, Kalu commended the Super Eagles team for making Nigeria proud. In a statement,...
