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Nigeria defeat host Cote d’Ivoire at AFCON
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are back in contention to top Group A after defeating AFCON 2023 hosts Cote d’Ivoire 1-0 on Thursday.A penalty by captain William Troost-Ekong in the 54th minute was all the Eagles needed for the win and the three points.Coach Jose Peseiro...
‘Winning first AFCON match sets tone for success’
The Super Eagles have been urged to win their first game of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations against Equatorial Guinea to set the tone for a successful campaign. Nigeria will meet Equatorial Guinea in their opening match of the competition holding in Cote...
I Can’t Wait To Face Ronaldo Again, Says Messi
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has said he “can’t wait” for his ‘Last Dance’ with eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo, as they prepare to face Al-Nassr.Top clubs from MLS and the Saudi Pro League will face off at the Riyadh Cup. Inter Miami are billed...
Eagles to play Guinea as NFF dismisses DR Congo, Burkina Faso friendlies
The Super Eagles have no plan to meet either DR Congo or Burkina Faso in warm up matches ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said.Dismissing earlier reports that the Super Eagles will meet the Burkina Faso and...
Iheanacho doubtful for AFCON
Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, is a major doubt for the Super Eagles squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.Iheanacho was not included in Leicester’s matchday squad for the away win at Cardiff City on Friday...
2024 in view: Five sporting events to look forward
The year 2024 is a couple of hours away.In 2023, we enjoyed several sporting events throughout the year.These included the Club World Cup, Super Bowl, AFC Asian Cup, Women’s World Cup, etc.There will be more to enjoy in the coming 365 days. DAILY POST...