Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface has been ruled out of the 2023 African Cup of Nations after picking up a groin injury. The Nigerian International reportedly picked up an injury in tranning which kept him out of Sunday’s test game with local club Al Gharbia …
Read More »AFCON 2023: Guinea beat Super Eagles 2-0 in Friendly
Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a 2-0 loss to Syli National of Guinea in a friendly game played in Abu Dhabi on Monday, December 8. The game saw Nigeria’s new goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali play while William Troost-Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo, Zaidu Sanusi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Raphael Onyedika and Chidozie Awaziem were in …
Read More »Algeria AFCON 2023 squad: Djamel Belmadi’s full team
The Algeria AFCON 2023 squad has been announced, ahead of the tournament beginning this month. Algeria claimed their second AFCON title in 2019 by beating Senegal through Baghdad Bounedjah’s early goal. His strike benefited from a big deflection but joyous supporters couldn’t have cared less. They will be hoping for …
Read More »AFCON 2023: Super Eagles midfield general Alex Iwobi declares 'We will make Nigerians proud'
Alex Iwobi has promised that the Super Eagles are in Cote d’Ivoire to win it all. Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has promised the Super Eagles players will give their all to bring the AFCON trophy home. Nigeria, 3-time winners, have not tasted success in this competition since 2013 and are …
Read More »10 Most Valuable Players Who Will Play In AFCON 2023
The most highly anticipated cup competition in Africa, the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), will kick off on January 13 in the Ivory Coast. The continent’s brightest stars will compete in AFCON 2023, rewarding fans with four weeks of exhilaration, drama, and eye-catching soccer. In anticipation of the Confederation of …
Read More »Super Eagles beat Dubai Club 12-0 in friendly ahead of AFCON 2023
The Super Eagles of Nigeria thrashed a local football club in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 12-0 in a friendly on Sunday, January 7. Jose Peseiro’s tutored side led 6-0 at halftime with Ademola Lookman scoring four goals,while Victor Osimhen bagged a brace. In the second half, substitute Moses …
Read More »AFCON 2023: ?I Believe In This Group? – Victor Osimhen says Super Eagles can conquer Africa again
Super Egales of Nigeria and Napoli of Italy star striker, Victor Osimhen has expressed optimism on the chances of the Super Eagles winning the title at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria last conquered the continent in South Africa in 2013 but the three-time champions were eliminated in …
Read More »AFCON 2023: I would be happy If Egypt crash out in the Group Stage – Liverpool coach, Klopp
Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp has said he will be happy if Egypt crash out in the group stages of the AFCON 2023 Star player, Mohamed Salah is away with Egypt for the tournament in Ivory Coast which will start on January 13. If Egypt and Japan impress at the …
Read More »AFCON 2023: S/Eagles friendlies against Burkina Faso, Cape Verde cancelled, to now Play Guinea
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will play Syli National of Guinea in a friendly game as part of preparations for the AFCON 2023 after two friendly games with Burkina Faso and Cape Verde were called off. The game between the Eagles and Guinea is billed for Monday, 8 January, 2024. Guinea will …
Read More »AFCON 2023: Alhassan Yusuf replaces injured Wilfred Ndidi ahead of must win tournament
Royal Antwerp midfielder, Alhassan Yusuf has been drafted in as a replacement for Leicester City midfielder, who has been ruled out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to injury. Ndidi missed Leicester City’s 4-1 home win over Huddersfield Town on Monday January 1, due to the injury. …
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