He stated that the Super Eagles are contending for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, title because the group has a great feeling of unity. He also stated that the team’s success stems from the fact that its young, skilled players have something to prove. In an interview with Hot Sport he said “I…
Super Eagles winger Ola Aina has stated that he would take another penalty for Nigeria if the opportunity arose at the current 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Aina remarked this before of Nigeria’s AFCON final against Ivory Coast on Sunday. In an interview with Oluwashina Olekeji of Planet Sports Football Africa, Aina stated that “Football…
There is presently a scarcity of tickets for Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final vs Ivory Coast. Tickets for Sunday’s big game are in short supply. Ovie Ofugara, CEO of the music website NotJustOk, announced this in a tweet on Saturday. “#AFCON2023 final tickets are more scarce than Bigfoot right now. Almost easier to…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the National Assembly to investigate President Bola Tinubu’s administration in light of the leaked one billion memo. Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, purportedly wrote the document. On Friday, the opposition party issued a statement signed by its spokesman, Debo Ologunagba, making the…
Margaret Emefiele, the wife of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, and three others have been proclaimed sought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for suspected money laundering operations. Margaret Emefiele, Eric Odoh, Anita Omoile, and her husband Jonathan Omoile are wanted by the EFCC for their involvement in a…
At the conclusion of business on Friday, the Naira rose marginally versus the US dollar and other currencies in the foreign currency market. According to FMDQ data, the Naira gained ground on Wednesday, trading at N1,469.97 per US dollar, up from N1,479.47 on Friday. This is a 0.6 percent or N9.5 increase over Tuesday’s closing…
Tobi Bakre, a popular reality television star and actor, has announced that his daughter Kamila must become a nun. In a recent video published on his social media page, the actor professed his love for his newborn girl and stated that she would not approach any male. “She so fine. Any other spec is a…
Hugo Broos, South Africa’s head coach, believes his team will strive hard to end their campaign at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on a good note. Bafana Bafana failed to advance to the final after losing 4-2 on penalties against Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Wednesday night. On Saturday, the former champions will meet the…
Patrice Motsepe, head of the Confederation of African Football Federations (CAF), has announced that Nigerian head Bola Ahmed Tinubu would attend the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final. Nigeria and hosts Cote d’Ivoire will face off in the competition’s final on Sunday at the Alassanne Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan. During his news conference on…
Fulham manager Marco Silva has stated that he will support Nigeria’s Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday. Iwobi and Bassey have been instrumental in Nigeria’s run to the championship final. Midfielder Iwobi has played in all six of Nigeria’s competitive games, while Bassey has made five…