Tag: Africa Cup of Nations
CAF Awards Historic 2027 AFCON hosting Rights
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have won the bid for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations beating the competition including a joint Nigeria and Republic of Benin bid for the continental showpiece.
Super Eagles: Who Wants Jose Peseiro Gone?
Nigeria's final 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match might be a dead rubber game, as the Super Eagles already qualified for next year's tournament, however, the team might be thrown into disarray following the ongoing saga over the Coaching vacancy.
Fans Will Vote to Save Peseiro’s Super Eagles Job – Gusau
Jose Peseiro's popularity among football fans in Nigeria will be tested , following the declaration by the Nigeria Football Federation President, Ibrahim Gusau, that polls will be used to determine if the Portuguese stays or not.
Odion Ighalo Open to Super Eagles Return
Striker, Odion Ighalo says he'll keep the possibility of returning to the Super Eagles open.
No Small Nation in Africa, Amadi Lauds Super Eagles AFCON Qualification
Former Nigerian Goalkeeper, Emeka Amadi has leaped to the defense of the Super Eagles following criticisms of the team despite their qualification for next year's Africa Cup of Nations.
The Peseiro, NFF Contract Impasse
Jose Peseiro achieved his first objective as Super Eagles head Coach, sealing qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations, but the 63 year-old is at a crossroads with his employers, Nigeria Football Federation, over a new contract.
Peseiro Motions For Better Player Welfare from NFF
After securing Nigeria's qualification for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, head coach Jose Peseiro has emphasized the importance of improving the welfare of the players in order to enhance their chances of winning the Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire.
Injury Scare forced Aribo, Osimhen Substitutions – Peseiro
During the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone, Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro made the decision to substitute Victor Osimhen and Joe Aribo in the second half, a decision he later explained was necessary to protect the players.
Omeruo Blown away by Sierra Leone Quality, Hails Super Eagles Concentration
Super Eagles CB Kenneth Omeruo expressed his thoughts on the team's victory over Sierra Leone in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.
Iheanacho Silences Stubborn Leone Stars in Monrovia, Nigeria secures AFCON Ticket
A stoppage time winner against Sierra Leone by Kelechi Iheanacho sealed all three points for Nigeria and sends the team through to the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations.
