Nigeria’s coach, Jose Peseiro, has revealed his starting eleven for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations against host Ivory Coast. Zaidu Sanusi, the Porto defender who missed the semi-final against South Africa, has returned to the club after passing a late fitness test. The other lineup alteration is Samuel Chukwueze replacing Moses Simon. Stanley Nwabali…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to head a presidential team to the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The Vice President had also represented the President in the semi-finals, when the Super Eagles overcame South Africa in a thrilling match last Wednesday, February 7. The…
Former Super Eagles forward Osaze Odemwingie believes that the team has an edge against Ivory Coast when the two West African giants face off in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday. During his interview with Channels Television Odemwinge said “Hopefully, history repeats itself and we beat them once again in this tournament,…
Jose Peseiro, the Super Eagles’ head coach, has praised Ahmed Musa for his sacrifice and leadership qualities.“Musa is an important player for us, even if he hasn’t play any game. He has not complain or give us any problem,” Peseiro stated during his interview with the media on Saturday. “He has advised me on so…
Jose Peseiro, the Super Eagles’ head coach, has declared Ivory Coast the favourites to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria faces the hosts on Sunday, hoping to win the trophy for the fourth time. But, speaking to the media today, Peseiro feels the Ivorians have an advantage. “Congratulations to Cote d’Ivoire for reaching…
Nigerian artist Stanley Omah Didia, nickname Omah Lay, has declared that if Nigeria’s Super Eagles win the 2023 African Cup of Nations, or AFCON, the globe will tremble. He said: “I’m hopeful that this is going to be the year for us. The world is going to shake! The world will shake. Live on the…
Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has confirmed that left-back Zaidu Sanusi would be evaluated further ahead of the team’s match against Cote d’Ivoire. Sanusi missed the Super Eagles’ semi-final victory over South Africa owing to a slight hamstring injury. “Zaidu trained with the team yesterday. We have another training later, we will check if…
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…
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…