Following a successful outing at the 34th edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament held in Ivory Coast, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday released the full list of the CAF African Cup of Nations Starting XI. The Informant247 reports that the host nation, Ivory Coast, claimed their 3rd title after…
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the outstanding performance of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the final of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesperson, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, commended the team, the coach, the crew, and the entire team management for their…
As the Super Eagles of Nigeria look forward to the 4th AFCON title, head coach Jose Peseiro has announced his starting eleven for the final against host Ivory Coast. Zaidu Sanusi, the FC Porto defender, has been included after passing a late fitness test, having missed the semi-final against South Africa. The other change in…
Kashim Shettima, the Nigerian Vice-President, would return to Ivory Coast for the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after witnessing the Super Eagles victory over Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the semi-final. The Informant247 reports that Shettima, amongst other dignitaries, witnessed the Semi-finals of AFCON live at Stade de la Paix in…
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Ahmed Tinubu will land in Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast, to watch the Super Eagles of Nigeria final against the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations 2023 on Sunday. Patrice Motsepe, the President of CAF, revealed this at a media conference in Abidjan on…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have booked their spot in the 2023 African Cup of Nations finals after beating Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 in penalties in penalty shootouts The Super Eagles secured a penalty after African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen was brought down in the box by Mothobi Mvala (South Africa) at the…
Famous Nigerian singer Teniola Apata, aka Teni, in her reaction to the loss of some Nigerian artistes to South African singer Tyla, during the 66th Grammys last night, urged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to defeat South Africa in Wednesday’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Semi-final encounter against South Africa. The Informant247 reports that Nigerian…
In a positive turn of events, the Anti-doping test conducted by CAF on football sensations Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, and William Troost Ekong has returned negative results, clearing them of any prohibited substance. The reigning African player of the year, Victor Osimhen, showcased exceptional stamina and strength during Nigeria’s recent 1-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau on…
Nottingham Forest Head Coach Steve Cooper has confirmed that Taiwo Awoniyi will spend months on the sidelines through injury. Awoniyi aggravated a groin injury which he picked up in October during Nigeria’s FIFA world cup qualifiers against Lesotho and has undergone surgery which will rule him out for months. Awoniyi, who has scored four goals…
