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AFCON: Super Eagles players to fly back to Nigeria today
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Super Eagles Set to Return Home After AFCON: Federal Government Hosts Reception in Abuja

Players and officials of the Super Eagles will fly into Abuja today from Abidjan, Ivory Coast. This was confirmed in the team’s itinerary...

AFCON: Super Eagles players consider retirement after defeat in final
Football

Super Eagles Players Contemplate Retirement After Heartbreaking AFCON Final Loss

A couple of Super Eagles players are considering retirement from international duty following the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final. Nigeria threw...

AFCON final: Ex-Senate President, Mark charges Super Eagles to win trophy
Football

Former Senate President, David Mark, Urges Super Eagles to Win AFCON Trophy

Excited by the performance of Super Eagles so far in the ongoing African Cup of Nation, AFCON competition, former Senate President, David Mark,...

AFCON 2023: Avenge Nigerian artists' Grammy loss in South Africa clash - Teni tells Osimhen, others
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Teni Urges Super Eagles to Avenge Nigerian Artists’ Grammy Loss in AFCON Clash Against South Africa

Nigerian singer Teniola Apata, simply known as Teni, has urged the Super Eagles to go all out when they face South Africa’s Bafana...

AFCON: Nigerian Govt reacts to Super Eagles' 1-0 win over Angola
Football

Nigerian Minister Applauds Super Eagles’ Triumph in AFCON Match Against Angola

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their victory over Angola, Friday evening...

Nigeria vs Angola: It’ll be difficult for him - Troost-Ekong makes claim about Peseiro
Football

Nigeria vs Angola: Troost-Ekong Foresees Tough Decisions for Peseiro Ahead of AFCON Clash

Super Eagles assistant captain, William Troost-Ekong has claimed that it would be difficult for head coach Jose Peseiro to select which players will...

AFCON: Angola players promised cash to defeat Super Eagles in quarter-final
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Angola’s AFCON Squad Receives Lucrative Incentives Ahead of Clash with Super Eagles

Players of the Angola national team have received cash rewards and material gifts, ahead of Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, quarter-final clash...

AFCON: We had badluck - Egypt coach explains elimination despite cow sacrifice
Football

Egypt’s AFCON Exit: Coach Vitoria Explains “Unfortunate” Loss Despite Unique Ritual

Egypt coach, Rui Vitoria has described his side’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, exit as bad luck despite the Pharaohs sacrificing a...

AFCON: 'No gree for anybody' - CAF gives Osimhen new name
Football

CAF Hails Osimhen as “Lion of Africa” After Nigeria’s Victory Over Cameroon in AFCON Clash

Confederation of African Football, CAF, has described Victor Osimhen as the Lion of Africa. The football body also used the popular ‘no gree...

AFCON: Nigerians eager for win, forget about social media - Sports Minister tells Super Eagles
Football

Nigeria’s Sports Minister Encourages Super Eagles to Stay Focused for AFCON Clash

Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has told the Super Eagles that Nigerians are too eager to have them win...

afcon dont underrate guinea bissau moses simon warns super eagles
Football

Super Eagles’ Moses Simon Urges Vigilance Ahead of AFCON Clash with Guinea-Bissau

Nigeria forward Moses Simon has warned the Super Eagles not to underrate Guinea-Bissau ahead of both teams’ 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON,...

afcon i didnt know francis uzoho super eagles goalkeeper nwabili
Football

Super Eagles’ Nwabili Surprised by Uzoho’s Talent Ahead of AFCON

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabili has insisted that he did not know Francis Uzoho before meeting him in the team’s training camp ahead...

afcon peseiro praises 2 super eagles players after win over cote divoire
Football

Two Super Eagles Players Receive Praise from Peseiro after AFCON Win

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has singled out Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze for praise following the hard-fought 1-0 victory against Cote...

afcon why i allowed troost ekong take penalty against ivory coast victor osimhen
Football

Victor Osimhen’s Selfless Act: The Inside Story Behind AFCON Penalty Decision

Super Eagles Striker, Victor Osimhen has explained his decision to allow captain William Troost-Ekong to take a penalty during Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup...

afcon why we lost 1 0 to super eagles cote divoire coach gasset
Football

Cote d’Ivoire Coach Reflects on Tough 1-0 AFCON Defeat to Nigeria

The head coach of the Cote d’Ivoire national team, Jean Louis Gasset, has reflected on their 1-0 defeat to Nigeria on Thursday. The...

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