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…
Three-time champions Nigeria have picked a team of 25 players for their onslaught for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title. According to the list, Head Coach Jose Peseiro settled for usual suspects in a roster that has three goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders and eight forwards. Captain Ahmed Musa returns to the squad after…
The final draw for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been billed for Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday, October 12. The draw ceremony is expected to be broadcast live on CAF’s YouTube channel and on it global TV partners. The historical event will be hosted at Parc des Expositions in Abidjan amidst glitz…
The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 dates have been officially confirmed by CAF. According to the Africa football governing body, the opening match of the showpiece is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 13 January 2024 at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan. The four-week tournament featuring Africa’s best 24 nations…
CAF hints at possible postponement of 2023 Nations Cup Report have emerged on how weather condition may force a change of schedule on the next African Cup of Nations holding in Cote D’Ivoire. A Le Monde report claims the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is considering postponing the 17th edition of the AFCON scheduled for June…
WAFU-B Tournament: Nigeria Beat Côte d’Ivoire to secure U-17 AFCON Ticket Golden Eaglets of Nigeria on Tuesday defeated Baby Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire 3-1 in the semi-final of the ongoing U17 WAFU B tourney in Ghana. Eaglets, who had a perfect record in their group stage games, were thrown in to a stormy moment as…
Nigeria to tackle Cote D’Ivoire in Semi-final of WAFU-B U-17 Tournament Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will play the Baby Elephant of Côte d’Ivoire in the semi-final of the ongoing WAFU B U-17 Afcon Qualifiers on Tuesday, 21st June, 2022. Golden Eaglets who are unbeaten in the competition so far book their spot in semi-final after defeating…
Flying Eagles arrive Abuja after clinching WAFU-B Trophy The Nigeria Flying Eagles have returned back home after winning the WAFU-B Championship hosted by Niger Republic. According to information obtained by Informant247, the team arrived the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport Abuja at 12:03 am on Sunday Morning. The Coach Ladan Bosso-led side who had a delay…
AFCON 2023: Nigeria Drawn in Group A The Super Eagles of Nigeria has been drawn in Group A of the Cote’d’Ivoire AFCON 2023 qualifiers. The draw, which was conducted by African football legends, former South Africa defender Lucas Radebe and ex Côte d’Ivoire forward Solomon Kalou held in Johannesburg on Tuesday’s evening. Eagles were drawn…
