Alex Iwobi has revealed how a difficult start at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations forced former head coach, Jose Peseiro to change formation. The West Africans started the competition on a not too impressive note, rallying to hold Equatorial Guinea to a 1-1 draw. Peseiro then switched to a defensive 3-5-2 formation with the […]
Missing out of AFCON 2023 title still hurts — Troost-Ekong
Nigeria defender, William Troost-Ekong says it is difficult to shake off the disappointment of failing to win the title at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles came close to winning the AFCON title for the fourth time but lost 2-1 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final. Troost-Ekong gave Nigeria the lead […]
How I managed to play at AFCON 2023 with injury – Troost-Ekong
Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong has disclosed how he managed to play with injury at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. Troost-Ekong, 30, sustained the injury in Nigeria’s second group game against the hosts. The powerful centre-back missed the team’s last group game against Guinea-Bissau but returned to play every minute of […]
‘Our invisible arc’ – Peseiro names Super Eagles star that would’ve helped him win AFCON 2023
Former Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, has said that Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface would have made the difference at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations if not for an injury. The 23-year-old striker was ruled out of the tournament due to injury he sustained in the team’s training camp in Abu Dhabi. Boniface was […]
AFCON 2023 youngest player Douala faces suspension as age fraud scandal rocks Cameroon squad
Wilfried Nathan Douala, the youngest member of Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations squad, finds himself embroiled in controversy as he is among 62 players suspended for age fraud. Douala’s inclusion in Cameroon’s squad earlier this year raised eyebrows, given his lack of caps and his status as a player for Victoria United in Cameroon’s first […]
Troost-Ekong reveals row with Peseiro nearly mar AFCON 2023 dreams
Super Eagles vice-captain, William Troost-Ekong, has revealed that he nearly quit international football a few weeks before the start of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Troost-Ekong was ignored by Peseiro in the build up to the competition. The 30-year-old was not invited for the double-header friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique last November. The […]
Tella disappointed for missing out of Super Eagles AFCON 2023 squad
Bayer Leverkusen winger, Nathan Tella admitted he was disappointed not to make Nigeria’s squad to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Cote d’Ivoire. Tella was born in England to Nigerian parents. The 24-year-old was eligible to represent both countries. The former Southampton player however opted to play for the Super Eagles. Tella was […]
AFCON 2023 Review: Cote d’Ivoire’s transition to AFCON title, records, as heavyweights tumble
Unity propelled Super Eagles to AFCON 2023 second-place finish – Omeruo
Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo says unity within the ranks propelled the team to a successful outing at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The West Africans made it to the final of the competition where they lost 2-1 to host nation Cote d’Ivoire. The three-time African champions struggled in the build up to the […]
AFCON 2023: Rivers Governor, Fubara gifts Nwabali N20m
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has rewarded Super Eagles goalkeper, Stanley Nwabali with N20m for his impressive performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Fubara also bestowed on Nwabali the honour of Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State. The state’s number one citizen also announced a N30m reward for the backroom staff of the […]