AFCON 2023: Let’s Strive For Greatness, Together We’re Stronger – Ahmed Musa, Super Eagles Captain Tells Nigerians

 39 total views,  39 views today By Our Correspondent Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has urged Nigerians to rally beyond religious and tribal...
BESTCHOICESPORTS.COM.NG Feb 12

Stats: Bafana star wins Afcon award

Bafana Bafana were very impressive in Ivory Coast. Are we surprised Ronwen Williams has been named the Afcon Goalkeeper of the Tournament?
THE SOUTH AFRICAN Feb 12

Bafana star earns big respect from Nigeria

Bafana Bafana made a name in Ivory Coast. One of the big players was Ronwen Williams, also known as the Afcon Goalkeeper of the Tournament.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN Feb 12

Fans think they’ve worked out Euro 2024 winner with incredible conspiracy theory… and it’s bad news for England

FANS believe that they have figured out who will win Euro 2024 with a conspiracy theory. The theory follows on from the results of the Asian Cup...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 12

Sebastien Haller completed one of the most remarkable comebacks in footballing history by scoring Ivory Coast's winner for AFCON glory... but who else has returned to the sport following cancer treatment?

Inspired by the recent journey of Sebastian Haller, who battled cancer, reclaimed his place on the pitch and scored in the AFCON final, this...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Feb 12

Bafana star gets message from Sundowns

Bafana Bafana made South Africa proud in Ivory Coast. Our biggest superstar Ronwen Williams has a message from Mamelodi Sundowns.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN Feb 12

Ex-Nigerian Goalkeeper Urges NFF To Sack Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro

Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Idah Peterside, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to sack Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro. Idah...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12

Dr Larry Izamoje Shares Thoughts on Way Forward

Chairman Brila Media, Dr Larry Izamoje has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to plot a direction for the national team after the Silver...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Feb 12

A Tournament of Two Halves: The Incredible Numbers Behind Ivory Coast's AFCON 2023 Win

Ivory Coast won AFCON 2023 the hard way by replacing their manager halfway through the tournament and rescuing matches with late goals. The post A...
THEANALYST.COM Feb 12

Jubilant Ivory Coast fans take to streets to celebrate Africa Cup of Nations win

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Thousands of jubilant Ivory Coast supporters were taking to Abidjan’s city streets on Monday to…
WTOP.COM Feb 12

Brighton’s Simon Adingra Describes His Feeling After Ivory Coast Win Over Nigeria

Ivory Coast fast-rising left-winger, Simon Adingra, has described his team's victory over the Super Eagles of Nigeria as one of the most beautiful...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12

AFCON 2023: Iwobi Deletes All Instagram Pictures After Receiving Abuse Online

Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has deleted all his Instagram pictures after becoming a subject of abuse on social media following Nigeria’s...
THE WHISTLER NIGERIA Feb 12

Alex Iwobi Deletes All His Contents On Instagram After Trolling

The 2023 AFCON didn't end well for a player like Alex Iwobi that played a prominent role for Nigeria in the tournament as he has been faced with a...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12

AFCON: You Are A Failure – AY Blasts Nigerians For Trolling Iwobi

Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun popularly known as AY has berated Nigerians for dragging Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi over the loss at the Africa Cup...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12

Cote d'Ivoire: Haller Gives Ivory Coast Victory in Afcon Final

[New Times] Sebastien Haller was the hero for Ivory Coast again as the Elephants came from behind to beat Nigeria and win the 2023 Africa Cup of...
ALLAFRICA.COM Feb 12

2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Ivory Coast pockets $7m for emerging as champions

Ivory Coast clinched a thrilling 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the final showdown of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, securing a...
GHANAGUARDIAN.COM Feb 12

Habiba Sinare describes Ivory Coast

NEWSGHANA.COM.GH Feb 12

Afcon 2023 prize money: How much Ivory Coast will get after winning the tournament

Ivory Coast will receive $7m as the 2023 Afcon prize money following their triumph in the tournament. The Elephants beat Nigeria 2-1 in the final...
SOCCER24.CO.ZW Feb 12

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles Gave Their Best –Sanwo-Olu Reacts To Nigeria’s Loss To Ivory Coast

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that the Super Eagles gave their best but was just unfortunate not to win the 2023 Africa Cup...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 12

Musa: I’m Proud Of Super Eagles Despite Not Winning AFCON 2023 Title

Super Eagles winger, Ahmed Musa has expressed satisfaction with the performance of the team despite losing 2-1 to Ivory Coast in the final of the...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 12

Ismael Kiyonga: My Afcon 2023 Team of the Tournament

The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2023 will go down in memory as one of the best ever. The tournament now behind us, concluded with hosts...
KAWOWO.COM Feb 12

Ivory Coast's Afcon win shows there's no blueprint for tournament success

After suffering the biggest tournament defeat since Brazil at the 2014 World Cup and sacking their coach mid-stream, the hosts lifted the trophy on...
THE GUARDIAN Feb 12

BREAKING NEWS: Alex Iwobi Considering Retirement From Super Eagles

 54 total views,  54 views today By Amaechi Agbo Iwobi was single out by a large proportion of fans for opprobrium following the Super Eagles 2-1...
BESTCHOICESPORTS.COM.NG Feb 12

Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro Reacts To Mourinho’s Comments About Him

The Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has reacted to a message from his countryman, Jose Mourinho, in which the legendary tactician described...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12

When is the next Afcon? Sebastien Haller wins 2023 tournament for Ivory Coast

The tournament hosts lift the African football tournament for a third time after beating Nigeria 2-1 — but when and where will it be held next time?
EVENING STANDARD Feb 12

Ivory Coast celebrate Afcon triumph with bank holiday

Ivory Coast celebrated winning the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a public holiday on Monday, announced by President Alassane Ouattara after...
CITYAM.COM Feb 12

Sebastien Haller's 18-month journey through cancer hell before Ivory Coast's 18-day miracle

The Elephants looked down and out when they sacked their head coach, but former West Ham misfit Haller procured a fairytale finish for the AFCON...
MIRROR Feb 12

Simon Grayson sends message to ex-Leeds United man Max Gradel after AFCON triumph

Former Leeds United star Max Gradel helped his Ivory Coast side life the Africa Cup of Nations trophy on Sunday with a triumph over Nigeria. The...
LEEDSALLOVER Feb 12

CAF Writes To Super Eagles Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali After Losing To Ivory Coast

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has sent a message of encouragement to Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali after his...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12

‘We are miracle survivors’: comeback kings Ivory Coast savour Afcon win

Ivory Coast woke up on Monday morning with a terrible babalaas after they partied all night after the 2-1 win over Nigeria in Africa Cup of Nations...
TIMESLIVE.CO.ZA Feb 12

Championship clubs line up to take Manchester United winger on loan

Championship duo Birmingham City and Watford are lining up offers to take Manchester United winger Amad Diallo on loan next season. That is...
STRETTYNEWS.COM Feb 12

Kenneth Omeruo Faults Jose Peseiro’s Tactics Against Ivory Coast

Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo seems not to be a fan of the national team coach, Jose Peseiro's tactics during the 2023 AFCON final. Kenneth...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12

Ivory Coast AFCON triumph 'more than a fairytale' for coach Fae

Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae toasted his team of "miracle survivors" after the host country completed one of the greatest turnarounds in major...
GUARDIAN NIGERIA Feb 12

‘Religious And Tribal Differences’- Ahmed Musa Breaks Silence After AFCON Title Loss To Cote d’Ivoire

The captain for the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, has finally reacted to the outcome of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match between...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12

AFCON: You made your country proud – CAF tells Osimhen after Ivory Coast defeat

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has sent a message to console Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen following Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 12

'Haller is a true definition of never giving up! From the hell of cancer to Afcon triumph. Sebastien is better than Victor Osimhen' - Fans

Fans around the continent are impressed with Sebastien Haller who defied the odds to help Ivory Coast win the 2023 Afcon.
GOAL.COM Feb 12

AFCON 2023: Iwobi deletes all pictures on Instagram after Ivory Coast defeat

Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has deleted all the pictures he put up on his official Instagram page. A quick check by DAILY POST on Monday...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 12

Reported £4.3m African star waxes lyrical about January Rangers addition in glowing testimony

Mohamed Diomande reckons the addition of Oscar Cortes can help inspire Rangers to more silverware this season. The Ivorian midfielder, 23, and...
RANGERS NEWS Feb 12

AFCON 2023: Nigeria’s Super Eagles N5.9 billion richer despite losing to Ivory Coast 

Super Eagles may not have secured the championship title, but the financial outlook is positive as they are set to receive N5.9 billion. The post...
NAIRAMETRICS.COM Feb 12

Cote d’Ivoire deserved to win AFCON admits Peseiro

Coach Jose Peseiro has admitted hosts Cote d’Ivoire deserved to be champions of Africa after they beat the Super Eagles 2-1 in Sunday’s Final in...
SCORENIGERIA.COM.NG Feb 12

Ivory Coast had no choice but to win AFCON title – Haller

Ivory Coast had no choice but to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after their heavy loss against Equatorial Guinea according to...
AFRICANFOOTBALL.COM Feb 12

AFCON: Ahmed Musa breaks silence on Nigeria’s final defeat to Ivory Coast

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has broken his silence on Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final defeat to Ivory Coast on Sunday. Recall that...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 12

AFCON: Super Eagles players to fly back to Nigeria today

Players and officials of the Super Eagles will fly into Abuja today from Abidjan, Ivory Coast. This was confirmed in the team’s itinerary released...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 12

AFCON: Super Eagles players consider retirement after defeat in final

A couple of Super Eagles players are considering retirement from international duty following the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final. Nigeria...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 12

Cancer-beating striker completes fairy tale to win AFCON for Ivory Coast

In a captivating showdown on Sunday night, the Ivory Coast secured a remarkable victory in front of their fervent supporters, clinching the Africa...
CLUTCHPOINTS Feb 12

Brave faces in Lagos after Nigeria lose Africa Cup of Nations final

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...
GUARDIAN NIGERIA Feb 12

How did Ivory Coast manage that?! 2023 AFCON winners and losers as Mohamed Salah's wait for continental glory continues and Sadio Mane wilts under pressure in tournament for the underdogs

Sebastien Haller inspired Ivory Coast to 2023 AFCON glory, with Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Riyad Mahrez enjoying less successful tournaments.
GOAL.COM Feb 12

Sports Minister Applauds Super Eagles Of Nigeria For Winning 2023 AFCON Silver

The Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh, has applauded the Super Eagles of Nigeria for winning the silver medal at the 2023...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12

AFCON: Party begins as Ivory Coast rally to beat Nigeria 2-1 in final

Sébastien Haller scored late to lead host nation Ivory Coast to a remarkable Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the...
FRANCE24 Feb 12

Ivory Coast’s AFCON win one of most beautiful moments of my life – Simon Adingra

The Elephants won the title for the third time after sacking their head coach midway through the tournament.
NEWSCHAINONLINE.COM Feb 12

2023 AFCON: Ivory Coast Declares Public Holiday After Beating Super Eagles

The government of Ivory Coast has declared a work-free day today, February 12, for the people of the country to celebrate their 2023 AFCON...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12

‘You Saw Gold Trophy But Couldn’t Touch It’ – Ghana’s Black Sherif Mocks Nigeria Over AFCON Loss

Popular Ghanaian hip-hop artist Mohammed Ismail Sherif, otherwise known as Black Sherif, has taken to social media to mock Nigeria following the...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12

S/Eagles Players, Officials To Depart Abidjan For Abuja Monday Afternoon

Players and officials of the Super Eagles will depart Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire for Abuja on Monday (12 February) afternoon. According to the team’s...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 12

Ivory Coast's AFCON win one of most beautiful moments of my life – Simon Adingra

Brighton winger Simon Adingra described Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations triumph as “one of the most beautiful moments of my life”.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Feb 12

Ex-Rangers pair suffer devastating heartbreak as world acknowledges fairytale comeback

Former Rangers pair Calvin Bassey and Joe Aribo suffer AFCON heartbreak with Nigeria as hosts Ivory Coast are crowned winners of the tournament....
RANGERS NEWS Feb 12

Who said what at the Africa Cup of Nations

Who said what during the Africa Cup of Nations which concluded Sunday with hosts Ivory Coast defeating Nigeria in the final in Abidjan: The post...
GUARDIAN NIGERIA Feb 12

Didier Drogba's stunning WAG who dazzled at AFCON final is high-powered CEO

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba had the best seat in the house as he watched Ivory Coast claim their first AFCON title since 2015 alongside his...
DAILY STAR Feb 12

Cote d'Ivoire: From Best Losers Side to New Afcon Champs Winners

[Daily News] ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST: YES! hosts Ivory Coast are the new Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions after defeating Nigeria 2-1.
ALLAFRICA.COM Feb 12

AFCON final: We were too defensive against Ivory Coast – Omeruo blames Peseiro

Super Eagles Defender, Kenneth Omeruo has hit out at coach Jose Peseiro’s tactics after Ivory Coast defeated Nigeria in the final of the 2023...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 12

5 things we learned from the Africa Cup of Nations

Ivory Coast beat Nigeria in Sunday’s final.
NEWSCHAINONLINE.COM Feb 12

My best AFCON memory is Egypt win, says DR Congo star

DR Congo Dylan Batubinsika has revealed that his best memory in the 2023 AFCON was his side’s win over Egypt. DR Congo exceeded all odds and...
KINGFUT Feb 12

Didier Drogba had big role in Ivory Coast miracle, says Wael Gomaa

African football legend Wael Gomaa believes Didier Drogba played a key role in Ivory Coast’s 2023 AFCON coronation. Ivory Coast claimed a historic...
KINGFUT Feb 12

‘What a player’ – Ex-Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan midfielder lauds Brighton winger after match-winning performance in AFCON final

Former Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan midfielder Michael Essien has hailed Brighton & Hove Albion winger Simon Adingra after his match-winning...
CRAWLEYOBSERVER.CO.UK Feb 12

AFCON hero Sebastien Haller might have been Farhad Moshiri's first big Everton transfer

Sebastien Haller has capped a remarkable comeback to become Ivory Coast's AFCON match-winner but he was once reported as being on Everton's...
LIVERPOOL ECHO Feb 12

‘A Very Sad Loss’ – Sanwo-Olu Reacts As Ivory Coast Beats Super Eagles In 2023 AFCON Final

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria over their participation in the just concluded Africa...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12

Former Super Eagles Player Points Out Jose Peseiro’s Mistake In Ivory Coast’s AFCON Win

Former Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze, has argued that the team's coach, Jose Peseiro, shouldn't have changed anything in his winning team...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12

‘Only God Would Have Saved Tinubu From Koboko If He Attended AFCON Final’ – Shehu Sani

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has offered a unique perspective on President Bola Tinubu's absence from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12

Safa making plans for Bafana’s reception after Afcon heroics

The South African Football Association (Safa) is formulating plans for a reception for Bafana Bafana on their arrival back in South Africa from...
TIMESLIVE.CO.ZA Feb 12

'Didn't help' - National media critical of '5.8' West Brom player after Sun loss

West Brom defender Semi Ajayi suffered heartbreak as Nigeria fell to a 2-1 loss against Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations final. The...
WESTBROMNEWS.CO.UK Feb 12

Coach Emerse Fae Explains How Ivory Coast Stopped Nigeria From Winning 2023 AFCON

The caretaker coach of Ivory Coast, Emerse Fae, has described how his team managed to beat the Super Eagles in the 2023 AFCON. On February 11,...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 12

AFCON: Very sad loss – Sanwo-Olu gives verdict on Nigeria’s defeat to Ivory Coast

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described Nigeria’s 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON,...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 12

Nigeria 1-2 Ivory Coast: What Were The Main Talking Points As The Elephants Pull Off An Iconic AFCON Triumph?

In what will be remembered as an all-time AFCON classic on Sunday night, the Ivory Coast were crowned African champions for a third time following...
SOCCERNEWS.COM Feb 12

AFCON 2023: Peseiro 'sad' over Super Eagles performance against Ivory Coast

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has expressed surprise over the poor performance of his players in the AFCON 2023 final against hosts Ivory...
GUARDIAN NIGERIA Feb 12

Rangers star Mohamed Diomande told ‘bring your shinguards’ by team-mate after brutal dressing room wind-up

MOHAMED DIOMANDE may have only been a Rangers player for a couple of weeks. But he’s jumped right into the deep end when it comes to dressing...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 12

Sebastien Haller breaks down in tears after AFCON win 13 months after return from cancer

Sebastien Haller was overcome with emotion when speaking to reporters after he scored the winning goal for Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations...
MIRROR Feb 12

Fae: Elephants created some miracles

Ivory Coast interim coach Emerse Fae described their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations triumph as a miracle after the hosts battled back from behind to...
AFRICANFOOTBALL.COM Feb 12

Sebastien Haller, the cancer survivor who became Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations hero

The striker scored the trophy-winning goal against Nigeria to cap an epic comeback on a personal level as well as for the nation on home soil at...
THE INDEPENDENT Feb 12

Ibrahim Sangare did something more than any other player during AFCON final despite only playing for 10 minutes

It was sheer ecstasy for Nottingham Forest star Ibrahim Sangare last night as Ivory Coast won the African Cup of Nations. For the 26-year-old...
NOTTINGHAM FOREST NEWS Feb 12

#AFCON23: Troost-Ekong Named TotalEnergies Man Of Competition As Nigeria Falls Short in AFCON Final

Nigeria’s William Troost-Ekong emerged as TotalEnergies Man of the Competition of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, receiving the prestigious...
SPORTS247 Feb 12

CAF Offers Consolation to Super Eagles’ Nwabali Following AFCON Final Defeat

In the aftermath of Nigeria’s 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, the Confederation of African Football...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Feb 12

#AFCON23: Elephants Trump Super Eagles As Ivory Coast Emerges AFCON Champions in Thrilling Comeback Victory

Nigeria’s hopes of clinching their fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title were dashed as Ivory Coast staged a remarkable comeback to seize...
SPORTS247 Feb 12

'We dreamed of this moment' - Match-winner Haller revels in AFCON ‘fairytale’

"Sebastian Haller scored another crucial goal for Ivory Coast to propel his country to Africa Cup of Nations glory in a 2-1 victory over Nigeria....
EUROSPORT.CO.UK Feb 12

Taribo Criticizes Eagles’ Performance

Former Nigerian international, Taribo West has indicated that Nigeria lost yesterday’s final before they stepped on the pitch. The reactions have...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Feb 12

Inside Ivory Coast’s wild celebrations as Drogba jumps for joy and stars copy Ronaldo’s ‘siu’ after Afcon triumph

IVORY COAST celebrated in style after being crowned champions of Africa on Sunday. The Elephants came from behind to defeat Nigeria 2-1 on home...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 12

Former NFA Scribe Ahmed Toro says Super Eagles loss to Ivory Coast not a disgrace

By Olanrewaju Akojede  Sani  Ahmed Toro, former Secretary-General of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) and ex-Member House of Representatives,...
NEWSDIARYONLINE.COM Feb 12

How Simon Adingra and Ivory Coast became AFCON champions

In one of the most bizarre AFCON ever, Brighton winger Simon Adingra played a starring role as Ivory Coast won their home tournament The post How...
WEAREBRIGHTON.COM Feb 12

Peseiro Explains What Went Wrong in the Loss to Ivory Coast

In the aftermath of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final, Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro offered insights into his team’s tactical approach...
FOOTBALLLIVE.NG Feb 12
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