Stanley Nwabali, the Super Eagles goalkeeper at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Cote d’Ivoire, has explained why he yelled at teammate Alex Iwobi during their quarterfinal match against Angola on Friday. In the 59th minute, the camera caught Nwabali yelling at Fulham player Iwobi. That came just seconds after Angola came close…
Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has stated that he will have to wear a mask for the remainder of his career due to safety concerns. Speaking to Brilla FM, Osimhen, who is now on national duty with the Super Eagles at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, said it is risky for…
The Super Eagles earned a stunning $2.5 million in prize money after reaching the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced a 40% increase in prize money on the day of the competition. The prize money differs from the bonuses and allowances paid by the Nigeria…
Grant Kekana, South Africa’s central defender, has stated that the Bafana Bafana would do all possible to secure a favorable outcome in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, semi-final against Nigeria. Wednesday’s clash against the Super Eagles is expected to be South Africa’s toughest clash at the ongoing AFCON. Kekana told reporters in the…
Former Chelsea player John Obi Mikel praised Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali for his great efforts in the current 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, or AFCON. Mikel believes Nwabali has become the buzz of the tournament so far owing to his great performances for Nigeria. According to the former Super Eagles captain, “When you look…
Nigerian musician Teniola Apata, often known as Teni, has encouraged the Super Eagles to go all out when they meet South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday. She urged star striker Victor Osimhen and his teammates to smash the South Africans in order to revenge certain…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has disputed accusations that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is withholding payment of match bonuses and allowances owed to the Super Eagles at the current 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. According to recent reports, the CBN is delaying payments of match bonuses and allowances to…
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has emphasized that Angola is not in Ivory Coast by chance during the current 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, or AFCON. Peseiro stated this during his pre-match briefing on Thursday, before of Nigeria’s quarter-final encounter against Angola on Friday evening. “They [Angola] are not here by luck. They have shown…