Super Eagles Defender, Kenneth Omeruo has hit out at coach Jose Peseiro’s tactics after Ivory Coast defeated Nigeria in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, on Sunday. The former Chelsea star said the Super Eagles were too defensive against Ivory Coast. Omeruo, who spoke to reporters after the game, also admitted […]
AFCON: Very sad loss – Sanwo-Olu gives verdict on Nigeria’s defeat to Ivory Coast
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described Nigeria’s 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, on Sunday as a ‘very sad loss’. Sanwo-Olu also urged the Super Eagles to rebuild and go again after. In a series of tweets via his X account on Monday, Sanwo-Olu […]
AFCON: You made mistake starting Chukwueze against Ivory Coast – Ex-Super Eagles defender faults Peseiro
Former Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze, has faulted head coach Jose Peseiro, for starting Samuel Chukwueze in Sunday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final against Ivory Coast. Recall that Peseiro opted to start Chukwueze ahead of Moses Simon in the starting line-up for the final against Ivory Coast on Sunday night. However, two second […]
AFCON 2023 final: Heads up – CAF consoles Nwabali as Nigeria lose to Ivory Coast
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, on Sunday night consoled Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast. Nwabali, who has been impressive for Nigeria at the 2023 AFCON, failed to lead Jose Peseiro’s men to victory against Ivory Coast. The Chippa United shot-stopper […]
AFCON 2023: Disappointing end – Nwabali laments final defeat to Ivory Coast
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has said he is disappointed by their 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. In a post on Instagram, the Chippa United stopper also apologized to Nigerian fans. Jose Peseiro’s men took a first-half lead through William Troost-Ekong. But the […]
AFCON final: Napoli, five other European clubs react to Nigeria’s 2-1 loss against Ivory Coast
At least six European clubs have reacted to Nigeria’s 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final on Sunday night. Ivory Coast came from behind to beat Nigeria, thanks to second half goals from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller. William Troost-Ekong did score for the Super Eagles in the […]
AFCON final: ‘What a player’ – Ghana’s Essien hails Ivory Coast star after win over Nigeria
Former Ghana midfielder, Michael Essien has singled out Ivory Coast forward, Simon Adingra for praise after their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final win over Nigeria. Recall that Adingra was impressive for Ivory Coast as they defeated the Super Eagles 2-1 in the AFCON final on Sunday night. Adingra, who won the Best Young Player […]
BREAKING: AFCON 2023: Super Eagles lose final 2-1 to Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast came from behind to defeat Nigeria 2-1 in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles were looking to lift the trophy for the fourth time in their history. Jose Peseiro’s men took the lead in the first half through William Troost-Ekong’s header. But the Ivorians levelled after the […]
AFCON 2023 final: ‘I feel pressure’ — Ivory Coast’s Haller on facing Super Eagles defenders
Cote d’Ivoire striker Sebastien Haller has admitted that he is feeling the pressure ahead of facing the Super Eagles defenders in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, on Sunday night. Haller, who scored the only goal in Ivory Coast’s AFCON semi-final win against DR Congo, stated this at his pre-match press […]
AFCON final: ‘He plays like Drogba’ — Emmanuel Eboue warns Ivory Coast players
Former Cote d’Ivoire defender Emmanuel Eboue has hailed Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, insisting that the Napoli star reminds him of Chelsea legend Didier Drogba. The former Arsenal star said this while warning the Elephants about the threat that Osimhen will pose to them tonight when Nigeria face Cote d’Ivoire in the final of the […]