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2023 AFCON Golden Boot Winner, Emilio Nsue Retires From International Football

Equatorial Guinea’s all-time highest goalscorer, Emilio Nsue, has retired from international football days after his country suspended him indefinitely. Emilio Nsue gained global attention when he led Equatorial Guinea to a beautiful start at the 2023 AFCON. Thanks to the leadership…

AFCON 2023: South Africa Wins Bronze Above DR Congo

THE Bafana Bafana of South Africa finished third in the 2023 AFCON after defeating DR Congo in the third-place match on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Recall that the Super Eagles of Nigeria ended South Africa’s dream of winning the 2023…

Sports Minister, John Enoh Seeks Funding For Super Eagles

NIGERIA’s minister of Sports development, John Enoh has urged Nigerians to support the Super Eagles financially ahead of their 2023 AFCON final clash with the hosts, Ivory Coast at 9 p.m. on Sunday, February 11. Weeks after beating Ivory Coast…

2023 AFCON: South African Players Allays Fears Over Nigeria’s Super Eagles Ahead Of Semi Final Clash

SOUTH African players have stressed that they are up to the task of facing the star-studded Super Eagles of Nigeria in the semi-final stage of the 2023 AFCON. From the group stage, especially after losing 2-0 in their opening group…

Angola Coach, Pedro Goncalves Gives Reasons Why They Lost To Nigeria

ANGOLA coach, Pedro Goncalves, believes his team didn’t enjoy the kind of privileges the Super Eagles of Nigeria have been enjoying in the 2023 AFCON which was why his team lost to them. Pedro Goncalves who has been in charge…

AFCON 2023: Nigeria’s Super Eagles Drawn With Cameroon In Round Of 16

THE Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the 2023 AFCON round of 16 on January 27, 2024. Initially, it was looking like the Super Eagles of Nigeria would face Guinea in the round of…

AFCON 2023: Governor Obaseki Reacts Over Super Eagles Win Over Ivory Coast

THE governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki has hailed the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their hard-fought victory over the hosts of the 2023 AFCON. The Super Eagles who were not given any chance of making progress in the tournament…

2023 AFCON: See The Five Players To Watchout For

THE 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to kick off in Ivory Coast on January 13 which means that some of the biggest superstars on the continent would converge to compete for the title. Virtually all the 24…

Cameroon 2023 AFCON Squad Full Squad

CAMEROON national football team have released their final squad for the 2023 AFCON, and Manchester United first first-choice goalkeeper, Andre Onana, was called up as expected. Recall that Andre Onana was left out of the Cameroon national team for about…