Sen. John Owan Enoh, Minister of Sports Development, has obtained N200 million for the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their semi-final game at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.Diana-Mary Nsan, the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media, stated in a statement on Wednesday that the contribution came from the Progressive…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised the Nigerian national team after the Super Eagles defeated South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in the current 2024 CAF African Cup of Nations Semi-Final match on Wednesday. President Tinubu praised the Super Eagles for their triumph on his verified X handle, @officialABAT, and charged them to win the tournament’s final. “From the…
The hosts progressed with a tight 1-0 victory against DR Congo in the second semi-final on Wednesday night. There were no goals in the first half. However, Sebastien Haller’s untidy finish in the second half was enough to send the Elephants through. They will now compete against the Super Eagles for the championship on Sunday….
The Super Eagles have advanced to the final after defeating South Africa’s Bafana Bafana 4-2 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes of play in the 2023 AFCON semi-finals at Bouake, Côte d’Ivoire.
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has challenged his teammates to give their all when they meet South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in the semi-finals of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast today. “It’s going to be a tough game. Bafana Bafana is not a small team,” Chukwueze told Hot Sport’s Toyin Ibitoye…
South African defender Terrence Mashego believes the Bafana Bafana are battle-ready for their semi-final match against Nigeria. Hugo Broos’ squad is aiming to reach the final of Africa’s greatest soccer championship for the first time since 1998. On Wednesday night, the Bafana Bafana will face Nigeria, the three-time champs, at the Stade de la Paix…
Ademola Lookman, a Super Eagles and Atalanta winger, has acknowledged feeling the strain of putting on Nigeria’s green and white shirt. Lookman transferred allegiances from England to Nigeria, and FIFA allowed him to play for Nigeria at the senior level in 2022, after representing England at the U-19, U-20, and U-21 levels. The 26-year-old is…
Rulani Mokwena, head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns, believes Nigerian attacker Victor Osimhen will shine in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Osimhen, the reigning CAF Player of the Year, is likely to lead the Super Eagles to victory in Ivory Coast. According to him “Victor Osimhen is one player who is in great form and…
William Troost-Ekong has stated that the Super Eagles intend to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. According to him “We have been defending well like a great team and we have been attacking and creating chances as a good team,”. “I like the fighting spirit and togetherness of this team. “We’re heading in the…
Nigerian industrialist Obinna Iyiegbu, commonly known as Obi Cubana, has congratulated Nigerians and predicted that the Super Eagles will win the 2023 African Cup of Nations. Obi Cubana, who saw the Super Eagles’ victory over Angola at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, stated, “You know we are lifting the cup; that is why we…