Africa Africa: Golden Moments – Three Legendary Nigerian Players in Afcon Finals [ad_1] The Super Eagles have always found heroes at AFCON tournaments and they are looking for another after the likes of Odegbami, Amuneke, and Mba. As Nigeria gears up for the AFCON final on Sunday evening in Abidjan, this report spotlights three players whose individual brilliance clinched the coveted AFCON trophy for Nigeria on three previous occasions. 1980: Odegbami's Lagos double Segun Odegbami, famously known as "Mathematical," showcased his exceptional talent. His two remarkable goals in the final against Algeria […] todayFebruary 11, 2024 1
News Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: Afcon Finals – Obi Cancels Abidjan Trip, Mourns Wigwe, Others [ad_1] The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party LP, in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has canceled a scheduled trip to Abidjan, the capital city of Côte d'Ivoire where he was to watch the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Football tournament, between Nigeria's Super Eagles and the Ivorian Elephants. Obi, took to his X handle on Sunday to express sadness over the death of a close friend and Chirman of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, his Wife, […] todayFebruary 11, 2024 2
News Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: How Super Eagles Unite Nigerians [ad_1] As we await the outcome of the 2023 African Cup of Nations final game between Nigeria's Super Eagles and the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire in Abidjan, Nigerians are expectant and the excitement across the country's palpable. Having come this far in the tournament that kicked off with 24 participating countries in the group stages, I do not see what will stop the Super Eagles from lifting the trophy tonight, Sunday, 11 February, 2024.All the players are in high spirits, […] todayFebruary 11, 2024 2
News Africa: South Africa Secure TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Bronze After Shootout [ad_1] Abidjan — South Africa claimed the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off on Saturday, beating DR Congo 6-5 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes. It hands Bafana Bafana only their second ever AFCON bronze medal and first since 2000. South Africa triumphed after a dramatic shootout in Abidjan. Both sides rang the changes following exhausting semi-final defeats. The first half proved cagey with clear chances lacking for either team. DR Congo looked livelier after the […] todayFebruary 11, 2024
Africa Africa: Giants Collide Over African Crown [ad_1] The picturesque Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Sunday is the setting for a titanic battle pitting bullish Nigeria against buoyant hosts Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final. This heavyweight showdown sees two great rivals collide for the second time at this tournament with continental glory at stake. Rejuvenated hosts Ivory Coast edged Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) 1-0 in their tense semi-final on Wednesday night, thanks to a Sebastien Haller strike midway […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 1
News Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: Afcon 2023 – Super Eagles Fully Focused On Sunday’s Final – Chukwueze [ad_1] Chukwueze revealed the Eagles have put together a winning strategy, and they were training hard to ensure they implemented it on the pitch. Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze says he and his colleagues are fully focused on Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against hosts Cote d'Ivoire. Chukwueze told journalists after the team's training session in Abidjan on Thursday that the team had put the semi-final victory behind them and were now focused on the final. The News […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 2
Entertainment Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: I Can’t Wait to Watch Afcon Final – Burna Boy [ad_1] Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has expressed delight over the Super Eagles' win against Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the Wednesday Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal. The musician, who celebrated Nigeria's players on his Twitter page, said he was eagerly anticipating the final. The Super Eagles' thrilling victory over Bafana Bafana captured the interest of many Nigerians as the team advanced to the AFCON final. Burna tweeted, "Congratulations @NGSuperEagles !! Can't Wait to watch the finals on […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 1
News Cote d’Ivoire: Walking Dead? Hosts Ivory Coast Storm Afcon Final [ad_1] Abidjan — They were erstwhile dead and buried after sneaking to the round of 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as one of the best four third placed teams, but hosts Ivory Coast have now limped their way into the final after seeing off DR Congo by a solitary goal in Wednesday night's semi-final. The Ivorians have rode their luck, and by extension their hard work and never give up attitude all through the tournament. They […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 2
News Cote d’Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon 2024 – Cote d’Ivoire Will Battle Nigeria in Sunday’s Final [ad_1] After almost missing out from Group A, the Elephants have booked a final date against Nigeria Cote d'Ivoire, the AFCON 2024 host, have booked their place in the final with a 1-0 win over DR Congo. Sébastien Haller scored the goal that took the Elephants into Sunday's final against Nigeria. Cote d'Ivoire and Nigeria met in the group stage, where the Super Eagles won 1-0, courtesy of a penalty from William Troost-Ekong. The host country's path to the final […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 1