Jose Mourinho, the former coach of Chelsea and AS Roma, has expressed his reluctance to visit Africa, citing the fervent and enthusiastic fans in the continent. Mourinho elaborated that whenever he visits Africa, he finds it challenging to move around due to the overwhelming reception from fans. He mentioned prominent African players like Didier Drogba,…
The Algeria Football Federation is eyeing Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro as a potential candidate to lead their national team, following the dismissal of Djamel Belmadi due to disappointing results at the recent Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Belmadi’s departure came after Algeria failed to progress past the group stages in the tournament.…
President Bola Tinubu says the Super Eagles of Nigeria have demonstrated by their team spirit and discipline at the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire that diversity is principally a source of strength. Speaking at a reception in honour of the players at the State House in Abuja, on Tuesday, the President commended the…
The Confederation of African Football has unveiled its 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament following Ivory Coast’s triumph as champions, defeating Nigeria 2-1 in the final match. The selection features the top 11 players from the recently concluded AFCON, with notable omission Victor Osimhen from the list. Despite his significant…
President Bola Tinubu salutes the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their tenacious performance in the final of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. President Tinubu commends the team, the coach, the crew, and the entire management team for their hard work, assiduity, and sacrifice to come this far in the tournament,…
In a thrilling final match held at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Sunday, February 11, the host nation, Ivory Coast, emerged victorious in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Ivory Coast secured the tournament title by defeating Nigeria with a scoreline of 2-1. Sebastien Haller emerged as the hero for Ivory Coast once…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria stand to receive $7 million (approximately N8.9 billion) if they emerge victorious in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations held in Ivory Coast. Nigeria secured their spot in the final of the 34th edition of the AFCON by defeating South Africa at the Stade de la Paix, Bouke, in a…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have amassed an impressive $2.5 million in prize money after advancing to the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. This increase in prize money was announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) just a day before the tournament commenced. It’s important to note that this prize…
AFCON: Ademola Lookman admits feeling the pressure of representing the Super Eagles. The 26-year-old winger, who previously played for England’s youth teams, was cleared by FIFA to switch allegiance to Nigeria in 2022. Lookman has been a standout performer for Nigeria in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, tallying three goals and one assist. His…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a spot in the Semi-Finals of the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast by defeating Angola 1-0 at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Friday. Ademola Lookman, the Atalanta winger, scored in the 41st minute, bringing his goal tally to three with an assist from Moses Simon.…
