NIGERIA
William Troost-Ekong dreaming of lifting AFCON title
When the curtain comes down on the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament tomorrow evening at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigerian national team captain William Troost-Ekong is dreaming of joining an exclusive club of captains, who have lifted this trophy.
How Nwabali was scouted by the Super Eagles in the PSL
Chippa United and Nigeria international goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali says it was like a dream when coach Jose Peseiro informed him that he was coming to South Africa to monitor him.
Willy Boly confident, but not arrogant ahead of Super Eagles showdown
After hosts Cote d’Ivoire sealed qualification for the AFCON final on Sunday to face Nigeria at the Olympic Stadium in Abidjan, defender Willy Boly said they were confident – but not arrogant.
Bafana leave final mark on Jose Peseiro as they exit the AFCON
Nigerian national team head coach Jose Peseiro was once again full of praise for Bafana Bafana after they had to go through the lottery of the penalty shootout, to eliminate their South African counterparts 4-2 in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) first semifinal.
Penalty pain for Bafana Bafana as Nigeria reach AFCON final
Nigeria secured their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations final for the eighth time by triumphing in a tense semifinal showdown against South Africa, ultimately decided by penalties.
Nigeria can win this AFCON - Jose Peseiro ahead of Bafana Bafana clash
Nigerian national team head coach Jose Peseiro has made a bold statement that his team is ready and can win its fourth Africa Cup of Nations title during this 34th edition of the tournament.
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