AFCON
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669Ahmed Musa expresses confidence in Super Eagles’ AFCON title aspirations
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has voiced his belief that Nigeria is the favorite to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations...
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749Super Eagles depart for AFCON in high spirits
In a vibrant display of unity and excitement, the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national football team, embarked on their journey to the 2023...
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417“Governor Sanwo-Olu’s rallying cry to Super Eagles: Make Nigeria proud at AFCON 2023!”
In a powerful call to action, Lagos State Governor Jide Sanwo-Olu has urged the Super Eagles to give their all and bring...
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465Terem Moffi called up to replace injured Victor Boniface in Super Eagles’ AFCON squad
Terem Moffi has received a call-up to join Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad as a replacement for the injured Victor...
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524Lagos to host special dinner for Super Eagles ahead of AFCON departure
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State will play the role of chief host at a special dinner organized by the Lagos...
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632Ademola Lookman vows to bring his A-Game to Africa Cup of Nations
As Nigeria gears up for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire, Ademola Lookman, the Atalanta forward, has expressed his...
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576Mourinho addresses Roma’s challenges amidst Africa Cup of Nations disruption
Roma’s manager, Jose Mourinho, has joined the chorus of voices expressing concerns about the disruptive scheduling of the Africa Cup of Nations...
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2.3KAFCON Gets Second Female RefereeÂ
South African Referee, Akhoma Makalima will become the second woman to officiate in an AFCON game. The 35-year-old Referee will make history...
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![Nigeria gets five 2023 CAF Awards top-three entries Nigeria will be in contention for 2023 CAF awards as, Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Deborah Abiodun and the Super Falcons have made the top-three shortlist for award categories. This is according to official announcement by the Confederation of African football [CAF] via its X handle on Thursday, December 7, 2023. CAF trimmed the list of nominees to three for the men and women award categories ahead of the grand-ceremony in Morocco, this weekend. In the men's category, Victor Osimhen will battle, Mohamed Salah [Egypt] and Achraf Hakimi [Morocco] for the Player of the year award. In the women's category, Nigeria is in contention in four categories. Super Falcons and FC Barcelona striker, Asisat Oshoala is up against South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana and Barbara Banda of Zambia for the Women’s player of the year award. Oshoala who has won the award for a record five times will eye a sixth crown with Thembi Kgatlana expected to mount a serious challenge. Paris FC and Super Falcons star, Chiamaka Nnadozie is favourite to land the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award. The 22-year old is in the top-three alongside Khadija Er-Rmichi of Morocco and South Africa’s Andile Dlamini. Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun will face Comfort Yeboah of Ghana and Morocco’s Nesryne El Chad for the Young Player of the Year, award. Also, the Super Falcons of Nigeria , are in the top-three for the National Team of the Year (Women) award. Fast-rising Morocco and current African champions South Africa, complete the shortlist for that category. American coach, Randy Waldrum is not in the top-three for the Coach of the Year award. Reynald Pedro of Morocco, Desiree Ellis of South Africa, and Jerry Tshabalala of Mamelodi Sundowns are preferred to the former Super Falcons coach. The 2023 CAF Awards ceremony will take place in Morocco on December 11, 2023.](https://theathleticng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/images-4-8-1280x720-1-450x270.jpeg)
![Nigeria gets five 2023 CAF Awards top-three entries Nigeria will be in contention for 2023 CAF awards as, Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Deborah Abiodun and the Super Falcons have made the top-three shortlist for award categories. This is according to official announcement by the Confederation of African football [CAF] via its X handle on Thursday, December 7, 2023. CAF trimmed the list of nominees to three for the men and women award categories ahead of the grand-ceremony in Morocco, this weekend. In the men's category, Victor Osimhen will battle, Mohamed Salah [Egypt] and Achraf Hakimi [Morocco] for the Player of the year award. In the women's category, Nigeria is in contention in four categories. Super Falcons and FC Barcelona striker, Asisat Oshoala is up against South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana and Barbara Banda of Zambia for the Women’s player of the year award. Oshoala who has won the award for a record five times will eye a sixth crown with Thembi Kgatlana expected to mount a serious challenge. Paris FC and Super Falcons star, Chiamaka Nnadozie is favourite to land the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award. The 22-year old is in the top-three alongside Khadija Er-Rmichi of Morocco and South Africa’s Andile Dlamini. Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun will face Comfort Yeboah of Ghana and Morocco’s Nesryne El Chad for the Young Player of the Year, award. Also, the Super Falcons of Nigeria , are in the top-three for the National Team of the Year (Women) award. Fast-rising Morocco and current African champions South Africa, complete the shortlist for that category. American coach, Randy Waldrum is not in the top-three for the Coach of the Year award. Reynald Pedro of Morocco, Desiree Ellis of South Africa, and Jerry Tshabalala of Mamelodi Sundowns are preferred to the former Super Falcons coach. The 2023 CAF Awards ceremony will take place in Morocco on December 11, 2023.](https://theathleticng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/images-4-8-1280x720-1-80x80.jpeg)
1.4KSuper Eagles’ head coach Peseiro confident in Osimhen’s ability to lead AFCON title charge
In a celebratory dinner at the team’s training base in Abu Dhabi, Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro expressed confidence in Napoli...
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958Enyeama endorses Uzoho for success at 34th AFCON
In the lead-up to the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d’Ivoire, legendary Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has thrown...
