News Africa: Afcon2023 – South Africa’s Coach Speaks On Semi-Final Clash With Nigeria [ad_1] He also noted that not many people in South Africa believed in the team. Hugo Bruce, South Africa's coach, says he will approach the semi-final match against Nigeria differently from Bafana Bafana's style in their quarter-final game against Cape Verde on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the hero as South Africa beat Cape Verde 5-3 on penalties following a goalless 120 minutes to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 2
News South Africa: How Bafana Bafana Learnt the Art of Shutting Out Noisy Naysayers in Quest for Afcon Glory [ad_1] Bafana Bafana are into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals. This should silence their critics. When Bafana Bafana lost their first match of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2-0 to Mali, the team's detractors and naysayers brought out their loud-hailers and were ready to write them off. "Typical Bafana Bafana" was the sentiment on social media. "The pilot must keep the aeroplane idling at the airport. The boys will be home soon," some said. Failure to […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 1
News Cote d’Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 – Odegbami Predicts Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire Final [ad_1] Before the 34th edition in Cote d'Ivoire, the one named 'The Mathematical' had told everyone who cared to listen that Nigeria would win AFCON 2023. Olusegun Odegbami won the Africa Cup of Nations Cup gold and two bronze medals in seven years of energetic and diligent service to Nigeria in international football at the senior level. They called the team the Green Eagles. He was the star of the 12th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 1
News Nigeria/South Africa: Afcon 2023 – Eagles Move to Bouake On Tuesday Ahead of Bafana Clash [ad_1] Interestingly, when Cote d'Ivoire hosted their only previous Africa Cup of Nations finals in 1984, Nigeria played their semi-final match against Egypt in Bouake. The Super Eagles of Nigeria will move to Bouake on Tuesday to continue their campaign at the ongoing 34th Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigeria national team, which has remained in Abidjan since their opening game, will leave Cote d'Ivoire's commercial capital to face South Africa's Bafana Bafana in the semi-final. According to a statement […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 2
News Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: Afcon 2023 – Simon Reveals ‘Special Demand’ in African Football [ad_1] Moses has shone in Cote d'Ivoire and has two Man-of-the-Match awards Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has highlighted the stark contrast between club football and representing his nation, particularly in a high-pressure tournament like the Africa Cup of Nations. Simon, with two Man-of-the-Match awards, shared his insights with reporters in Abidjan. "There's a big difference," the 28-year-old asserted. "Club football is more about tactics, but African football is about physicality, strength, and just going out there to fight and […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 1
News Nigeria: Afcon 2023 – Odegbami Receives Special Recognition for Promoting Nigeria [ad_1] The National Orientation Agency (NOA) awarded him the prestigious "Man of the Week" title for his unwavering patriotism and dedication to Nigeria Former Super Eagles captain Segun Odegbami has been lauded for his efforts in promoting Nigeria during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) awarded him the prestigious "Man of the Week" title for his unwavering patriotism and dedication to Nigeria. Odegbami appeared in a video addressing students in Abidjan, […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 2
News South Africa: Congratulations Bafana Bafana! [ad_1] Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has congratulated Bafana Bafana on their 2-1 win against Cape Verde on Saturday night. "To the semifinals we go. Well done Bafana, you have made the nation proud!" the Minister said in a social media post on X. This as the team faced off against Cape Verde in the Africa Cup of Nations Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament currently underway in Côte d'Ivoire. With their win, the men's senior national football […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 2
News Nigeria: Alloy Agu Lauds Nwabali’s Confidence, Composure [ad_1] A former international and Super Eagles goalkeeper trainer, Alloy Agu has heaped praises on Nigeria's new number one, Stanley Nwabali for his performances in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. In a chat, Agu said the Chippa United goalkeeper has made a good impression of himself in Ivory Coast. It will be noted that Nwabali has only conceeded a goal while keeping four clean sheets so far. "I have known him from the time he played against Mexico […] todayFebruary 4, 2024 2
News Nigeria: Super Eagles Are Winning With Luck – Gara Gombe [ad_1] The Chairman, Gombe State Athletics Association, Alhaji Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has expressed his reservations about the wins secured by Super Eagles in the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. It will be noted that the three-time champions has been on a winning streak after drawing 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea in their first game. Speaking after the Super Eagles had defeated Angola 1-0 to secure a semi-finals slot, the former chairman of Gombe State Football Association (FA), said he […] todayFebruary 4, 2024 1