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AFCON 2023: Fofana braces up for ‘big opponent’ Super Eagles

Cote d’Ivoire midfielder, Seko Fofana has labelled the Super Eagles a “big opponent” and warned his teammates they must work hard for victory. The Elephants recorded a comfortable 2-0 victory against the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau in their first game. The hosts will, however, face a more difficult test against three-time winners Nigeria. The Super Eagles
AFCON 2023: Fofana braces up for ‘big opponent’ Super Eagles

Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: 3 changes Peseiro might make for crucial AFCON game

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, is likely to make three changes to his starting XI against Ivory Coast today. The Super Eagles are looking to pick up their first win at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday evening. The three-time African champions were held to a 1-1 draw by
Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: 3 changes Peseiro might make for crucial AFCON game

AFCON: Tie will not be easy – Onyeka predicts Nigeria vs Ivory Coast clash

Super Eagles midfielder, Frank Onyeka has predicted an ‘interesting game’ when Nigeria face Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, tie on Thursday evening. Onyeka projected that the AFCON tie would not be an easy game as both Nigeria and Ivory Coast will be seeking all three points. The match will take
AFCON: Tie will not be easy – Onyeka predicts Nigeria vs Ivory Coast clash

NPFL: Odibo doubtful for Sporting Lagos vs Bendel Insurance clash

Godwin Odibo is doubtful for Sporting Lagos matchday 19 tie against Bendel Insurance, DAILY POST reports. Odibo complained of an injury after Sporting Lagos’ South West derby against Shooting Stars on Monday. The skillful forward has been one of the standout performers for the Lagos side since they gained promotion to the topflight. Sporting Lagos
NPFL: Odibo doubtful for Sporting Lagos vs Bendel Insurance clash

EPL: They’re long way off pace – Merson slams Man Utd, Ten Hag

Arsenal Legend, Paul Merson has slammed Manchester United following their recent Premier League 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. In his Sky Sports column, Merson said Man United is a long way off the pace under manager Erik Ten Hag. “They are such a long way off the pace. I wasn’t shocked they
EPL: They’re long way off pace – Merson slams Man Utd, Ten Hag

David Villa picks between Mbappe, Haaland

Former Barcelona striker David Villa has made his pick between Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. Both Mbappe and Haaland are widely regarded as two of the best young attackers in the game. Mbappe has scored 26 goals and provided four assists in 25 games across competitions for PSG this season. Haaland,
David Villa picks between Mbappe, Haaland

FA Cup: He gets overconfident when facing Chelsea – Enzo Fernandez on Aston Villa star

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has admitted that Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez gets overconfident when facing the Blues. Fernandez and Martinez will face each other in the FA Cup on Friday 26 January when the Blues host Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in the fourth round. Fernandez said this about his fellow Argentine while speaking
FA Cup: He gets overconfident when facing Chelsea – Enzo Fernandez on Aston Villa star

EPL: Chelsea decide on selling Armando Broja

Chelsea are reportedly prepared to sell Armando Broja amid interest from Premier League clubs Fulham, West Ham United, and Wolves. The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that Chelsea are open to selling Broja if the right offer arrives for the Albanian. Broja has found game time hard to come by at Stamford Bridge and Chelsea manager
EPL: Chelsea decide on selling Armando Broja

Transfer: Chalobah in shock move to Chelsea’s rival

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah is reportedly set for a shock move to the club’s Premier League rival, Fulham. Chalobah, who has been deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge, is yet to play for Chelsea under Mauricio Pochettino this season. Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reports that Fulham have held talks about signing the 24-year-old
Transfer: Chalobah in shock move to Chelsea’s rival

Nigeria vs Cote d’Ivoire: Super Eagles face make-or-mar clash at 2023 AFCON

By 8pm WAT this evening, the Super Eagles will know more about their chances of winning a fourth African Cup of Nations. Jose Peseiro’s men drew 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea in their opening game last Sunday. The result left fans and pundits disappointed, as Nigeria had enough arsenal to see off the Central Africans. But
Nigeria vs Cote d’Ivoire: Super Eagles face make-or-mar clash at 2023 AFCON

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