Peseiro Should Be Sacked Despite Leading Eagles To AFCON 2023 Final, Says Idah
Former Nigerian international Peterside Idah has called for the sack of Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro despite leading the team to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that Nigeria lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast in the final on Sunday. The ex-international questioned the gaffer’s defensive approach to games which he said is new to the country. “You know,...
COMPLETE LIST: All AFCON Awards
The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) ended on Sunday, February 11, with the hosts Ivory Coast beating the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 in 90 minutes. The game was followed by an award ceremony where the Eagles received their silver medal and Ivory Coast lifted the illustrious trophy. Best Goalkeeper – Ronwen Williams (South Africa) Fair Play Team Award – South Africa Golden Boot Winner – Emilio Nsue...
AFCON 2023: Difficult To Believe We Won Title – Cote d’Ivoire Coach, Fae
Cote d’Ivoire head coach, Emerse Fae says he can’t describe the overwhelmingly great feeling of guiding the Elephants to glory on home soil. The hosts came from almost being knocked out to winning the title. Fae’s side came from a goal down to seal an emphatic 2-1 win against the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Alassanne Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan...
AFCON: Ivory Coast Outplayed Nigeria, Jose Peseiro
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has acknowledged that the Elephants of Ivory Coast were the superior side following his team’s loss in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. In the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday, hosts Ivory Coast overcame a strong deficit to defeat Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria 2-1. Striker Sebastien Haller scored a thrilling late winner to cap off...
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...
