Super Eagles Defeat South Africa On Penalties, Qualify For AFCON Final
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have advanced into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 following a 4-2 win over South Africa on penalties. Captain William Troost-Ekong was the goalscorer from the penalty spot while Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning penalty as goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved twice in the shoot-out to set Nigeria on the road to her...
AFCON 2023: Defeat To Super Eagles Difficult To Take — South Africa Head Coach Broos
South Africa head coach, Hugo Broos feels his side deserved more from their semi-final encounter against Nigeria. The Bafana Bafana lost 4-2 on penalties to the Super Eagles in the game. Broos’ side rallied from a goal down to take the game to penalties but couldn’t make it to the final. “Football can be hard,” Broos said after the match. “When you see...
AFCON 2023: Super Eagles Deserved To Be In Final — Peseiro
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has heaped plaudits on his players after they earned a place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The West Africans defeated South Africa 4-2 on penalties in a keenly contested semi-final tie at the Stade de la Paix on Wednesday night. William Troost-Ekong gave Nigeria the lead from the spot on...
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,...
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...
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...
Ogah Hails Super Eagles’ Win At AFCON Semi Final, Urges Sustained Determination At Finals
The Former Minister Of State, Mines And Steel Development and the President of Masters Energy Group, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their Semi Finals Victory Over the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and charged them to replicate same energy Against the host country, Ivory Coast. Dr. Ogah While Congratulating the Super Eagles, noted...
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...
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...
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,...
