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AFCON 2023: ‘No Olosho until we win’ – Osimhen speaks after Super Eagles defeated South Africa

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has downplayed the possibility of the Nigerian team engaging in sexual acts in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Ivory Coast. Osimhen said the Super Eagles will stay away from “Olosho” while staying focused ahead of the final AFCON clash. He spoke in a video call with injured
AFCON 2023: ‘No Olosho until we win’ – Osimhen speaks after Super Eagles defeated South Africa

AFCON: Peseiro unsure of Sanusi’s availability for final

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro is not sure left-back Zaidu Sanusi will be available for the side’s final clash with hosts Cote d’Ivoire. The FC Porto of Portugal defender missed the Super Eagles semi-final victory against South Africa due to injury. Fenerbahce’s Bright Osayi-Samuel took his place in the starting line-up. Peseiro offered an
AFCON: Peseiro unsure of Sanusi’s availability for final

AFCON: Nwabali breaks 22-year-old record as Nigeria beat South Africa

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali broke a 22-year-old record on Wednesday as he helped Jose Peseiro’s side qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final after win over South Africa in the semi-final clash. The Chippa United shot-stopper set a new record for the most minutes without conceding a goal by a Nigerian
AFCON: Nwabali breaks 22-year-old record as Nigeria beat South Africa

AFCON: ‘It was make or break’ – Iheanacho reflects on match-winning penalty vs South Africa

Kelechi Iheanacho has reflected on his decisive penalty that earned the Super Eagles a place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Leicester City star made his first appearance of the competition and his superb spot kick steered the Super Eagles to a 4-2 victory against the Bafana Bafana of South
AFCON: ‘It was make or break’ – Iheanacho reflects on match-winning penalty vs South Africa

Katsina United promote youngster Baffa Armaya’u to first team

Katsina United have promoted youth sensation, Baffa Armaya’u to their first team after his exploit in the NPFL youth league. Armaya’u played a crucial role in Katsina United’s U-17 team qualification for the playoffs of the youth league. He also was part of the players selected by the Nigeria Football Federation for screening into the
Katsina United promote youngster Baffa Armaya’u to first team

AFCON 2023: Enyeama proud of Nwabali, thumbs up Super Eagles

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has eulogised Stanley Nwabali for his heroic display in the team’s win against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. Nwabali was the hero as the Super Eagles sealed a place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations courtesy of a 4-2 penalty shootout win against the
AFCON 2023: Enyeama proud of Nwabali, thumbs up Super Eagles

Sporting Lagos fortify squad with two new players

Sporting Lagos have confirmed the signing of two new players ahead of the second stanza of the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The two players are left-back Ini Edem and forward Philip Kehinde. The duo joined Sporting Lagos from Enyimba and Remo Stars respectively. The modest side will look to the two players to
Sporting Lagos fortify squad with two new players

AFCON: NFF hails Peseiro for bold decisions against South Africa

The vice-president of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Shehu Dikko, has hailed head coach of the national team, Jose Peseiro, for his bold decision-making against South Africa. The Super Eagles needed a penalty shoot-out to see off Bafana Bafana in the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night. Dikko, writing on
AFCON: NFF hails Peseiro for bold decisions against South Africa

AFCON: Drogba celebrates as Ivory Coast beat Congo, to play Nigeria in final VIDEO

Ivorian legend, Didier Drogba celebrated Ivory Coast’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, semi-final win over DR Congo on Wednesday night. Drogba, who was present at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé when Ivory Coast defeated Congo 1-0 I’m the semi-final, was running and jumping up, punching the air after the final whistle. The Chelsea legend
AFCON: Drogba celebrates as Ivory Coast beat Congo, to play Nigeria in final VIDEO

AFCON 2023: My team suffered against South Africa – Peseiro

Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro says his team lost balance towards the end of the semi-final victory against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. The three-time champions defeated South Africa 4-2 on penalties in a thrilling semi-final contest at the Stade de la Paix, Bouake, on Wednesday night. The keenly contested game ended in
AFCON 2023: My team suffered against South Africa – Peseiro

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