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There is a popular saying in Nigeria that “a prophet is not appreciated in his/her vicinity but highly rated outside”, this means Nigerians don’t appreciate their own, and growing up we had this notion that a product made in Nigeria would have an inscription “made in China” just because you want Nigerians to rate such …
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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 …
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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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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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“In January, there’s a little tournament in Africa“, these are the words of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in 2021 as regards the biggest football competition in the continent, and a Twitter user @EmeritusTolu called it a “useless tournament” due to its timing. Whether you believe it is “little” or “useless”, is up for debate but …
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria and Cameroon will renew their rivalry in the round of 16 fixture at AFCON 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire. The knockout round match is set for Saturday, January 27 at the Stade Felix Houphouet, Abidjan. The Super Eagles finished second in Group A behind Equatorial Guinea scoring three goals in three …
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The Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea game is the second group match In the 2023 AFCON Group A. Coach Jose Peseiro and his team hope to survive a striker crisis when they go up against the Nzalang Nacional on Sunday. Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea Head To Head and AFCON History This game is the first encounter …
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Nigeria has Gift Orban, Chuba Akpom, Dessers, Akor, and Onuachu fit as a fiddle but now has just one fit striker for the AFCON Opener. Despite having a striker glut, the Super Eagles coach will be lacking fit strikers at the 2023 AFCON. Sadiq Umar becomes the second striker to pull out of the AFCON …
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AFCON 2023 GROUP A: AFCON 2023 group A features Cote D’Ivoire (49), Equatorial Guinea (88), Guinea-Bissau (103), Nigeria (42) FIFA ranking in bracket On paper, group A looks like a mere formality for the top two teams (Nigeria and Host, Cote D’Ivoire), and barring any disaster, these two teams should navigate their way out of …
By: MC-Anthony Anaele Excited kids cheered and hailed Karim Adeyemi, chanting “Karim Karim Karim” and others “Up Dortmund.” It was indeed a long wait for the arrival of Karim David Adeyemi, the Nigerian German-born winger who plays for German club Borussia Dortmund. Karim Adeyemi: origins Karim Adeyemi was born in Munich on 18 January 2002 …
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