The Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire have won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 on Sunday. Nigeria looked set to repeat their 1-0 victory over the Ivorians here at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium during the group stage when captain William Troost-Ekong -– who had netted a penalty…
The Elephants of Ivory Coast came from behind to complete a dramatic recovery and redemption on home soil at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as they claimed a third continental title by beating Nigeria 2-1 in Abidjan on Sunday. The Super Eagles had taken a first half lead, against the run of play, through…
The Africa Cup of Nations showpiece final will pit 3-time winners Nigeria, against host nation and two-time winners Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday night. The coaches of the two teams shared their impression on Saturday. The Super Eagles are unbeaten in the tournament. After a chaotic start, Cote d’Ivoire is on a incredible winning streak since…
Following the win over their counterpart from Senegal, D’Tigress head coach Rene Wakama has said she’s proud of her players, BSNSports.com.ng reports.The African Champions on Thursday evening defeated Senegal 72-65 in the opening game of the 2024 Olympic Games Qualifying Tournament in Antwerp, Belgium.The Nigerian side trailed in most parts of the game but came…
Veteran striker Moses Ogbu has joined a new club in China, Nianjing City FC, on a two-year contract.His representatives confirmed the transfer.Last season, the 33-year-old Ogbu featured for another Chinese second division club Shijiazghuang Gongfu, where he fired 20 goals in 29 matches.Ogbu has previously played in Sweden and Korea Republic.
Luton Town striker Elijah Adebayo is in the running for the Premier League Player of the month of January.Adebayo fired the first-ever hat-trick by a Luton Town player on the last day of last month.It was against Brighton.Seven years ago, the 26-year-old striker was playing non-league football.He is eligible to play for the Super Eagles…
The AFCON 2023 final is upon us, and the tension is thicker than this February harmattan!The match between Nigeria and Ivory Coast will be aired this Sunday at 9pm, live and in HD on StarTimes’s Sports Premium and Beta Sports channels for as low as N1500 weekly and StarTimes-ON mobile app.While bookmakers favour the Super…
There is nothing sacrilegious about host nations losing in the Final match of the Africa Cup of Nations, as a number of host nations have come so close, seen the trophy displayed in front of their vociferous and passionate fans and yet failed to get their hands on the coveted prize.In the fifth edition of…
The host nation has survived several close shaves with elimination thanks to fortune with results in other games and scarcely believable comebacks. Late goals in remarkable wins in the knockout round against defending champion Senegal, then Mali, have no other explanation for devout locals other than being the will of God. They’re sure now he…
