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Nigeria women hold South Africa and qualify for Olympics
AFP · 1 week ago
Nigeria coach Randy Waldrum hailed his team after they drew 0-0 with South Africa in Pretoria on Tuesday to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games women's football tournament.
Nigeria search for Peseiro replacement ahead of World Cup qualifiers
AFP · 1 month ago
Nigeria football bosses on Friday announced that applications were open for the job of national head coach to replace Jose Peseiro ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers.
Portuguese Peseiro quits as Nigeria coach
AFP · 1 month ago
Jose Peseiro announced his decision to step down as coach of Nigeria on Friday after leading the country to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations last month.
Brave faces in Lagos after Nigeria lose Africa Cup of Nations final
AFP · 2 months ago
With the game beamed onto a huge screen in a Lagos stadium, Nigerian football fans put on brave faces as they watched their side lose to Ivory Coast in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final.
Haller hits winner as Ivory Coast beat Nigeria to take AFCON title
AFP · 2 months ago
Sebastien Haller scored a dramatic late winner as hosts Ivory Coast fought back to beat Victor Osimhen's Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final and complete the most remarkable of major tournament turnarounds by claiming their third continental title.
AFCON 2023 Final: Team news, broadcast options, preview for Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast live on February 11, 2024
Live Soccer TV · 2 months ago
The Super Eagles lock horns with the hosts in the curtain closer to what has been an unforgettable tournament. Here is everything you need to know about this highly-anticipated final.
Ivory Coast's Haller wants 'no regrets' in Nigeria AFCON final
AFP · 2 months ago
Ivory Coast star Sebastien Haller has urged his team to "leave with no regrets" as they attempt to complete the most remarkable of major tournament comebacks in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final on home soil against Nigeria.
Much-maligned Peseiro defies critics with Nigeria at AFCON
AFP · 2 months ago
Nigeria's run to this Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Ivory Coast is a personal triumph for coach Jose Peseiro, the veteran from Portugal who had been the subject of stinging criticism in the run-up to the tournament.
Osimhen's Nigeria aim to deny hosts Ivory Coast in AFCON final
AFP · 2 months ago
Victor Osimhen's Nigeria stand in the way of Ivory Coast in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final, as the tournament hosts aim to complete the most remarkable of turnarounds by lifting the trophy.
Real Madrid vs. Girona, Leverkusen vs. Bayern, and Asian Cup and AFCON 2023 finals headline top live games to watch on Feb. 9-15, 2024
Live Soccer TV · 2 months ago
Real Madrid vs. Girona, Leverkusen vs. Bayern, Jordan vs. Qatar, West Ham vs. Arsenal, Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast, and many other games make our list of must-watch matches.
Nigerians celebrate tense Africa Cup semi-final win
AFP · 2 months ago
Afrobeats tunes competing with cheers, Nigerians celebrated a tense penalty victory over South Africa on Wednesday night as their team advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations finals after a scrappy semi-final match.
Nigerian set up AFCON final against hosts Ivory Coast
AFP · 2 months ago
Substitute forward Kelechi Iheanacho and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali played key roles as Nigeria beat South Africa 4-2 on penalties on Wednesday in an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final thriller.
Nigeria reach AFCON final after shootout victory over South Africa
AFP · 2 months ago
Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to give Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa on Wednesday after an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final thriller in Bouake.
Broos hoping South Africa's collective strength can see off Nigerian stars
AFP · 2 months ago
South Africa might not have a superstar like Victor Osimhen, but Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos is hopeful his team's collective strength can help them overcome Nigeria in Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.
Nigeria's Osimhen declared fit for AFCON semi-final
AFP · 2 months ago
Nigeria superstar Victor Osimhen is available to play in Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against South Africa following a fitness scare, the team confirmed.
Nigeria vs. South Africa: Team news, broadcast options, preview for AFCON 2023 semifinal live on February 7, 2024
Live Soccer TV · 2 months ago
The Super Eagles lock horns with Bafana Bafana in the penultimate stage in what should be a thrilling battle. Here is everything you need to know about this clash.
AFCON semi-final with Nigeria will be tough - South Africa legends
AFP · 2 months ago
Neil Tovey and Mark Williams, key figures when South Africa won their lone Africa Cup of Nations title, believe defeating 2024 semi-finals opponents Nigeria will be "tough".
From England youth to AFCON star: Lookman plays leading role for Nigeria
AFP · 2 months ago
Ademola Lookman has stolen the limelight from star man Victor Osimhen on Nigeria's run to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, with the former England youth international scoring all their goals so far in the knockout stage.
AFCON semi-final with Nigeria will be tough - South Africa legends
AFP · 2 months ago
Neil Tovey and Mark Williams, key figures when South Africa won their lone Africa Cup of Nations title, believe defeating 2024 semi-finals opponents Nigeria will be "tough".
South Africa face Osimhen's Nigeria, Ivory Coast still alive in AFCON semis
AFP · 2 months ago
Victor Osimhen's Nigeria will aim to continue their formidable record at this Africa Cup of Nations when they take on South Africa in the semi-finals on Wednesday, while hosts Ivory Coast meet the Democratic Republic of Congo after a miraculous run to the last four.
