Author: Christopher Emenyonu
Ahead of the big clash against South Africa in the 2023 Africa cup of Nations semi finals, Jose Peseiro was joined by defender Ola Aina to speak to the press on Tuesday. The pre match press conference was held at the Stade de Bouake had Peseiro and Ola answer questions surrounding the team and the AFCON 2023. On how excited they are to get to the semifinals? Jose Peseiro says he is very much excited to get to the last four. “My team has worked well, played in a very organised manner and we have been very solid in the…
Whether it is Asake’s Amapiano, Amapiano (ayy), diano (ayy) It’s a big vibe, all the girls dem know (shuu, shuu) Steadily, steadily Heavily, we are getting lit! Or Uncle Waffles’ Yahyuppiyah. The amapiano dance fever took over Africa in 2023. The dance and the songs even in different versions and different steps became Africa’s go to dance and of course, South Africa and Nigeria are the kings of the dance and the beats of this particular one. https://www.tiktok.com/@krizbaba22/video/7277474011926351109?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7271601072644097541 However, South Africa and Nigeria’s rivalry did not start in 2023. The battle has been going on for years, even though both…
The minute was 85. The moment Cameroonians began to leave the Felix Houphouet Boigny stadium after it seemed like there was no comeback for them against the Super Eagles. Ademola Lookman had added salt to injury when he completed his brace in additional time. It was a resounding victory for the Super Eagles in a rivalry clash dating back more than 40 years ago. However, it is time to focus on the task ahead. The victory is now past the team and the moment the real battle begins as the quarterfinals are just a few hours ahead. This time, not…
Driving through the streets of Abidjan, one of the host cities of the ACON 2023 and the largest city and economic base of Cote D’Ivoire, it was all beautiful and modern. The sky scrappers, the exotic buildings, the good roads, the well-designed bridges, and the view of the ocean give the city – the Lagos vibe. All of these are joined by the colourful decorations on every street. The decorations, which are either in Cote D’Ivoire’s flag or in CAF colours or AFCON colours make the city even more attractive both during the day and at night. On the pitch,…
Osimhen! Osimhen!! Osimhen!!! The Super Eagles supporters echoed as the striker made it down with his Man of the Match award to appreciate them for their support for 90 minutes. https://x.com/HomeofTSL/status/1748245487201747403?s=20 But Osimhen was not the goal scorer on the night, vice captain William Troost-Ekong provided the winner from the penalty spot. The defender smashed the ball into the middle of the net with no hesitation. That goal sealed Nigeria’s first win of 2024 and the first win of the 34th Africa Cup of Nations. The win then takes them to joint top of the table in group A on…
Osimhen salvaged a 1-1 draw in the match against Equatorial Guinea with a scuffled header from an Ademola Lookman cross. The Napoli man could have scored a brace or a hat trick if he was clinical in front of goal, but it did not happen. The gaffer, Jose Peseiro, said, “He was disappointed with the result but God gives, God takes.” The result has worked up the team and the fans, and there is an agitation among Nigerians that the Super Eagles can not “Do It Again.” Tomorrow, the Super Eagles take on the host, Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire, on…
It is finally here. The day the journey to Let’s do it again begins. The day the king of African football graces the pitch of the Africa Cup of Nations and the day the search for the 4th AFCON trophy begins. It is Nigeria versus Equatorial Guinea. A fourth game between the two teams and the 3 time champions will be hoping to continue their dominance on the team. https://twitter.com/NGSuperEagles/status/1746432584232415264 Jose Peseiro insisted that we pass across “positive news,” so we are hoping that the Super Eagles give us a positive result. So let’s give you some updates on the…
Here is the follow-up form Mba! He scores!!!! Nigeria has the lead, and Sunday Mba scores his second of the tournament. Five minutes to half-time, and they have broken the deadlock. The joy this goal brought to the faces of Nigerians 10 years ago is unqualified. It was a goal that sealed Nigeria’s third AFCON trophy after a 19-year wait. Stephen Keshi had been criticized for involving the home-based professionals in the team. But at the end of the day, the latter gaffer was vindicated with his decisions had paid off, and those criticizing him forgot who was local or…
24 long years! The very last time a Nigerian player emerged as the CAF Player of the Year. Kanu Nwankwo was that man. It has been down the slope of nominations since then. Austin Okocha who came close twice in 2003 and 2004 but finished third position on both occasions and John Obi Mikel who finished second in 2013 are the only other Nigerians to have been nominated for Africa’s most prestigious individual football award. 10 years down the line, a Nigerian is up there again – on the shortlist and most likely the favourite to win this time. Victor…
CAF president, Patrice Motsepe was gifted Rangers’ jersey at inauguration of CAF’s newest body – the African Clubs Association. Motsepe was presented the jersey by the General Manager of Rangers, Barrister Amobi Ezeaku. Amobi was among the four NPFL sides that were invited for the inauguration which took place in Cairo, Egypt. Plateau United, Bendel Insurance and Akwa United were the other three. At the inauguration, Akwa United’s chairman, a veteran journalist and seasoned sports administrator, Elder Paul bassey was unanimously voted the second (2nd) Vice President by delegates. Elder Bassey will work with Engineer Hersi Ally Said, President Young…