In a tragic turn of events, Ayuba Abdullahi, the deputy bursar of Kwara State University, Malete, met his demise on Wednesday night while fervently watching the AFCON semi-finals showdown between Nigeria and South Africa. Sources, preferring anonymity, disclosed to The PUNCH that Abdullahi, engrossed in the match at a Sango sports center, suddenly began feeling…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State commended the Super Eagles squad, specifically acknowledging goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and head coach Jose Peseiro, following Nigeria’s triumph over South Africa in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final on Wednesday. The victory, secured through a penalty shootout, propelled Nigeria into the AFCON finals after a 1-1 draw in…
Nigerian and Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface, shares his thoughts on the Super Eagles’ triumph against South Africa in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s remarkable performance, saving two penalty kicks, propelled the Super Eagles to a 4-2 victory over Bafana Bafana, securing their spot in the final….
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has said his players must be willing to give more than 100 hundred per cent on the pitch when they confront South Africa. Nigeria and South Africa will clash in a semi-final tie at the Stade de la Paix on Wednesday night. The Bafana Bafana have won four consecutive…
Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria will aim to continue their formidable record at this Africa Cup of Nations when they take on South Africa in the semi-finals on Wednesday, while hosts Ivory Coast meet the Democratic Republic of Congo after a miraculous run to the last four. Nigeria appear the strongest side left at the competition with…
The president of the Republic of Angola, João Lourenço, has said he is happy with the team’s performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Palancas Negras were eliminated from the competition by Nigeria on Friday. It was the third time they had made it to the AFCON quarter-final. Ademola Lookman scored the only…
Former Super Eagles skipper, Joseph Yobo, commended Ademola Lookman for his stellar performance in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, particularly in the match against Angola where his first-half strike proved pivotal in securing Nigeria’s spot in the semi-final. Lookman, with three goals to his name, currently holds the title of the team’s leading goal-scorer…
Barcelona’s helm, Xavi Hernandez, alleges that Real Madrid is systematically influencing referees in Spain through their television network. Reiterating his previous assertion of LaLiga officials displaying favoritism towards Madrid, Xavi contends that this bias impedes Barcelona’s competitiveness in the title race. Undeterred, he underscores the ongoing influence exerted by Madrid on referees and laments the…
Sports Development Minister, Senator John Owan Eno, has sent a heartfelt message to the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they prepare to face the Palancas Negras of Angola in the first quarter-final match of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire on Friday evening. He praised the team for their outstanding performance…
Mutiu Adepoju, Nigerian ex-international, has urged the Super Eagles to keep their defence strong and maintain their style of play in their next match against Angola in the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition in Cote d`Ivoire. Adepoju, who was part of the Eagles squad that conquered the continent in Tunisia in 1994, said…
Super Eagles’ skilled goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, has received the green light to participate in the upcoming clash between the Super Eagles and Angola this Friday, according to a report by DAILY POST. Nwabali’s participation had been uncertain due to a minor ligament injury sustained during the Super Eagles’ triumphant Round of 16 encounter against Cameroon….
Former Nigerian footballer Ifeanyi Udeze has urged the Super Eagles to tackle their upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final encounter with Angola with the same determination displayed in their previous game against Cameroon in the round of 16. Udeze, speaking to Brila FM in anticipation of the match, cautioned that Angola should not…
In the latest developments on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the quarter-final matchups have been officially determined, marking a pivotal stage in the competition following the conclusion of the Round of 16 on Tuesday night. Mali secured their place in the next round with a compelling 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso. Edmond Tapsoba’s early…
Mikel Arteta has slammed reports he was ready to quit Arsenal to become Barcelona manager as “fake news”. Reports in Spain on Sunday claimed Arteta had told colleagues he was going to leave the Emirates Stadium to return to Barcelona at the end of this season. Current Barca boss Xavi announced on Saturday he would…
Former 2000 African Cup of Nations silver medalist, Benedict Akwuegbu, urged the inclusion of Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho in the Super Eagles’ lineup for the quarter-final clash against Angola. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, Akwuegbu emphasized the need for Coach Peseiro to harness Iheanacho’s midfield talents, stating that…
Napoli’s formidable striker, Victor Osimhen, expressed his determination to leave an indelible mark for Nigeria amidst the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. Osimhen, a standout performer in the tournament, played a pivotal role in Jose Peseiro’s squad advancing to the quarter-finals. In a compelling display against Cameroon during the last-16…
In a post-triumph statement following the Super Eagles’ decisive victory over Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16, Captain Ahmed Musa emphasized the unifying force of football, transcending tribal and religious boundaries. Musa, reflecting on the team’s journey to the AFCON quarter-finals, underscored the profound happiness shared by all, highlighting the compelling…
Nigerian thespian and clergyman, Pastor Jimmy Odukoya, extends a heartfelt plea to the Cameroonian populace, urging their unwavering support for Nigeria in the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The impassioned appeal follows the Super Eagles’ triumphant elimination of Cameroon in a riveting round of 16 clash last Saturday, marked by the stellar performance and…
Emilio Nsue, the captain of unfancied Equatorial Guinea, goes into a last-16 tie with Guinea on Sunday after netting five times in the group stage. Victor Osimhen, Mohamed Salah or Sadio Mane were perhaps the most likely bets to be top marksman at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations, but the entirely unexpected name leading…
Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner go head-to-head in the Australian Open men’s final on Sunday, with the only guarantee being that there will be a new name on the trophy. Since Stan Wawrinka won his only title in Melbourne in 2014, Novak Djokovic has picked up six trophies, Roger Federer won two and Rafael Nadal…
The coffers of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) remain devoid of the funds earmarked for the remuneration of Super Eagles’ bonuses and allowances during the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, casting a shadow over the players’ financial expectations. Despite the Federal Government’s prior sanctioning of the allocated funds ahead of the tournament’s commencement, reports…
Nigeria football legend, Segun Odegbami, has predicted the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Round of 16 clash against Cameroon. Both heavyweights face-off on Saturday in Abidjan, after finishing runners-up in their groups. Odegbami expects the game to be “the easiest” the Super Eagles will play at the tournament. Although he expects “war”, Odegbami says…
European scouts have arrived Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, keenly observing the prowess of Alhassan Yusuf amid the unfolding drama of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. As reported by SCORENigeria, the watchful eyes of Premier League giants West Ham United and Bundesliga stalwarts RB Leipzig are fixated on Abidjan, meticulously evaluating Yusuf’s performance on the football…
CAF has unveiled the elite squad of eleven standout players emerging from the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Notably dominated by talents hailing from Senegal and Morocco, the roster glaringly lacks representation from Nigerian footballers. Jesus Owono of Equatorial Guinea earns his spot as the formidable goalkeeper, accompanied by his teammate…
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has described Kalvin Phillips’ transfer move from Manchester City to West Ham United as a good move. Phillips is all set to join West Ham on loan after Man City and the Hammers agreed to a deal which includes a buy option on Tuesday. Speaking on the development, Neville told…
Ghana have sacked Chris Hughton as their head coach following the national team’s exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. His dismissal was confirmed by the Ghana Football Association Tuesday night. The Black Stars were eliminated from the group stages, after taking only two points from their three Group B matches. Their slim hopes…
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami slumped to a 1-0 defeat against FC Dallas in a pre-season friendly on Monday before the team set off on a hectic international tour. After a lacklustre 0-0 draw against El Salvador on Friday, Miami delivered another performance to forget in wet, cold conditions at the Cotton Bowl Stadium. Argentine…
Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki said Monday he was racially abused on social media following his team’s shock defeat to Iraq at the Asian Cup. It comes after two instances of racist abuse directed at players in Italy and England during matches. Suzuki, whose father is Ghanaian-American and mother Japanese, was at fault for Iraq’s opening…
Nigeria football legend Segun Odegbami has predicted that the Super Eagles’ final group game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will be “a difficult game”. The Super Eagles will take on Guinea-Bissau on Monday night and are hoping to finish top of Group A. Odegbami, who won the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria…
The government of Côte d’Ivoire has announced that Thursday, January 18 will be a national holiday for all schools in the country, in support of the national football team’s upcoming match against Nigeria. The holiday will allow students and teachers to watch the match and show their support for the team. The government is hoping…
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has outlined two key goals for the team as they prepare to face Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. First, the team must be more clinical in front of goal, after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea. Secondly, the team must make the most of the…
