Super Eagles winger Moses Simon on Friday said Nigeria’s opening match in the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Egypt was his best game ever. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria defeated their Egyptian counterparts 1-0 in their AFCON Group D clash in Garoua,...
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Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen said his team would play Sudan’s Falcons of Jediane in their second group game of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with utmost respect. Nigeria would take on Sudan in their second Group D game of the AFCON, at the Stade Roumdé Adjia...
Some football enthusiasts on Friday urged the Super Eagles to ensure victory against Sudan in their second match Group D of the African Cup Nations (AFCON). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles will take on Sudan Falcons of Jediane on Saturday at the Roumde...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria face Sudan in their second Group D match at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday, eyeing a berth at the knockout stage of the biennial soccer competition. Nigeria, three-time AFCON winners, had gotten off to a good start in the tournament...
Football enthusiasts in Enugu have urged the Super Eagles of Nigeria not to underrate Sudan and Guinea Bissau in the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) group D matches. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will play Sudan national team on Saturday...
Table-toppers Nigeria will come into their second group game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Sudan as clear favourites and they are expected to win by a respectable margin. The game is coming after their memorable defeat of the Pharaohs of Egypt in the opening match...
The Adamawa government has urged the state residents to cross over to neighbouring Cameroon and support the Super Eagles in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Musa Bajoro, Permanent Secretary, Adamawa State Ministry of Youths and Sports, made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (...
Some football fans in Gombe have expressed joy over the Super Eagles 1-0 victory against the Pharoahs of Egypt in the Group D opener of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kelechi Iheanacho scored the goal in the 30th minute...
Sunday Oliseh, Nigeria’s former Super Eagles coach, says the game against the Pharaohs of Egypt is the best performance by the Super Eagles in recent years. Oliseh made this known via his verified Twitter handle on Tuesday following Eagles 1-0 victory against the Egyptians at the Roumde Adjia Stadium...
Kelechi Iheanacho on Tuesday said hardwork was key to the Super Eagles’ victory in their crunchy tie against the Pharaohs of Egypt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Iheanacho’s superb first-half goal handed Nigeria a well deserved 1-0 victory over Egypt in their Africa Cup of Nations...
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their victory over the Pharaohs of Egypt during their first Group D match at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Tuesday in Cameroon. According to a statement by his...
Some football enthusiasts in Bauchi have expressed optimism that the Super Eagles would win the trophy in the ongoing African Cup of Nation (AFCON) in Cameroun. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report that the 33rd edition of the AFCON kicked off on Sunday with 24 teams in Cameroun....
Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Adamu has urged the Super Eagles to display the resilient Nigerian spirit and win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in Cameroon. The Emir gave the charge on Sunday in Bauchi when the leadership of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), paid him...
As the Africa Cup of Nations begins in Cameroon on Sunday, here are stars to watch out for at the tournament: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City and Nigeria) The Nigerian midfielder has been a mainstay for Leicester City following his move from the Belgian side, Genk, in 2017. To date,...
The winners of the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations will receive €4.5m, the Confederation of African Football has announced. The 2021 AFCON holds in Cameroon from January 9 to February 6. For the second consecutive time, 24 countries will participate in the biennial tournament, after a successful run in...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles Wednesday night landed at Garoua, Cameroon, four days ahead of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations aboard an Air Peace chartered flight. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 25 players, coaches and other officials left through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Odion Ighalo of...
The organisers of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, Shina Phillips, on Wednesday tipped the Super Eagles of Nigeria for a win at the 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. Phillips gave the prediction on the sidelines of the news briefing of the 8th award ceremony of the Nigeria...
Former Coach and Captain of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu, has urged the team to be determined to bring home the trophy in the forthcoming 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2021 AFCON tournament kicks off on Jan. 9 in...
Watford manager, Claudio Ranier, has insisted that his club did not disrespect Nigeria in the wake of the omission of Emmanuel Dennis from the AFCON party. Dennis has been ‘excused’ due to the clear stubborn posture of Watford in refusing to release him for national duties. Ranieri had claimed...
Nigerian footballer, Victor Osimhen is out of the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations, the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed on Friday. Also, Super Eagles have invited four new players for AFCON over the health concerns and injuries of some players. The NFF’s spokesperson, Ademola Olajire, made this known on Friday,...