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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 …
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Twenty-four years later, Nigeria and South Africa will have a repeat of the 2000 AFCON Semi-Final match. Two quick goals from Tijani Babangida gave Nigeria a 2-0 win over South Africa at the 2000 AFCON semi-final match played at National Stadium in Surulere, Nigeria. Nigeria co-hosted the AFCON 2000 with neighbors Ghana, a first in …
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Alex Iwobi’s role in the Nigerian team has drawn the ire of the fans for lack of adventure in attack. In the absence of an attacking midfielder, Alex has been the go-to player for the Eagles’ attack, but that is missing at the AFCON. Despite his explanations at a pre-match conference, Alex Iwobi’s role still …
An Ademola Lookman’s goal in the first half earns Nigeria a win over Angola and a semi-final spot at the 2023 AFCON. Man of the match, Simon Moses beat Kialondar Gaspar on the left wing before squaring a pass to Lookman to blast home for the only goal of the game. Sportsintel provides five key …
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The Super Eagles snatch a crucial 1-0 win courtesy of a Lookman’s goal in the first half to pick a semi-final spot at the 2023 AFCON. Simon Moses broke through on the left, beating his man before sending the ball across to Lookman to slam in for the first goal. In a tense game, Jose Peseiro …
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Stanley Nwabali’s availability is the biggest news for the Nigeria Vs Angola AFCON quarter-final game as Jose Peseiro sticks with the starting 11 from the Cameroon game. After picking an injury against Cameroon, there were fears of Nwabali returning to fitness for the quarterfinal game. Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is keeping faith with the …
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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 …
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Two goals from Ademola Lookman were enough to see Nigeria through to the quarterfinal of the 2023 AFCON while ensuring Cameroon had no shots on target. The Super Eagles beat Cameroon 2-0 in a round of 16 match that took place at the Houghet Boigny stadium. Osimhen set up the opening goal for Nigeria with …
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is keeping faith with the 3-4-3 system as he prepares for the Nigeria Vs Cameroon clash. Captain William Troost Ekong returns to the team after missing the game against Guinea Bissau due to injury. Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey will join Troost-Ekong in a three-player defense for the Eagles. Frank …
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The Super Eagles duo of Alhassan Yusuf and Troost Ekong is back in full training according to clips of training released by the Super Eagles media. Before the latest training videos and pictures, Yusuf has been training alone, while Troost Ekong has an ice pack on his leg. Meanwhile, the news of Alhassan Yusuf returning …
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