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Own goal pushes Super Eagles into AFCON round of 16

AFCON, Jan. 22, 2024 The Super Eagles advanced to the next round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…

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AFCON: Sports Minister hails Super Eagles; Don’t underestimate Guinea-Bissau, Victor Osimhen warns

Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has congratulated the Super Eagles, on their impressive victory over Cote D’Ivoire…

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AFCON 2024: Osimhen explains reasons Eagles beat host, Cote d’Ivoire

By Olayinka Owolewa Abidjan, Jan. 18, 2024 Super Eagles of Nigeria and Napoli FC of Italy striker, Victor Osimhen, said…

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AFCON: Nigeria defeats host, Cote d’Ivoire; William Troost-Ekong is match hero

In a much-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash played on Thursday, January 18, 2024, William Troost-Ekong propelled Nigeria to…

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AFCON 2023: Abidjan agog as Super Eagles tackles of Cote d’Ivoire

Abidjan, Jan. 17, 2024 The streets of Cote d’Ivoire’s commercial capital Abidjan was agog on Wednesday, as fans discuss and…

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Jay-Jay Okocha backs Victor Osimhen for stellar performance in crucial AFCON clash

Nigerian football legend Austin (Jay Jay) Okocha has thrown his weight behind Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, expressing confidence in the…

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Striker, Terem Moffi, cautious yet confident ahead of Super Eagles’ crucial AFCON clash with Cote d’Ivoire

France-based striker Terem Moffi has expressed caution while assuring fans that the Super Eagles will give their all to secure…

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Nigeria opens 2023 AFCON campaign with 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea

In a keenly contested group A game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, Nigeria faced Equatorial Guinea…

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Ivory Coast shines in AFCON 2023 opener with convincing 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau

In a spectacular start to the much-anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, the Ivory Coast national football team,…

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Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea – AFCON 2023 Group A Match: Key Facts and Figures

As Nigeria prepares to face Equatorial Guinea in their opening Group A match at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of…

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Heavy traffic greets Abidjan ahead of 2023 AFCON opening match

By Olayinka Owolewa Abidjan, Jan. 13, 2024 There was heavy traffic in the city of Abidjan, the capital of Cote…

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Tinubu’s approval of N12bn for national teams excites sports minister

By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Jan. 13,  2023 The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has lauded President Bola Tinubu…

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2023 AFCON: Peseiro tweaks formation ahead of Equatorial Guinea clash as Iheanacho, Moffi arrive Cote d’Ivoire

By Victor Okoye/Olayinka Owolewa Abidjan, Jan. 13, 2024 Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro, has tinkered with the team’s formation ahead…

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“Okocha Slams NFF over treatment of Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye ahead of AFCON 2023”

Nigerian football icon, Austin Okocha, has raised eyebrows with a scathing critique of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and top…

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Sanwo-Olu’s battle charge to Super Eagles: ‘Make 200 million Nigerians proud at AFCON 2023’

In a stirring call to arms, Lagos State Governor Jide Sanwo-Olu has passionately urged the Super Eagles to give their…

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AFCON 2023: Guinea stuns Nigeria 2-0

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Jan. 8, 2024 The Super Eagles were on Monday brought down to earth by Guinea’s Syli…

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