The Black Princesses of Ghana pulled off a stunning comeback victory over defending champions Nigeria to claim the gold medal in the 2023 African Games Women’s Football Final on Thursday night. The final score was 2-1 after a nail-biting 120 minutes of play. Nigeria drew first blood through Loveth Edeh in the 22nd minute. However, Ghana refused to be deterred. ...
Ghana will battle Nigeria in the finals of the 2023 African Games Women’s football tournament tonight at the Cape Coast Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT. Coach of Ghana’s Black Princesses Yussif Basigi believes it will be a tough match for both sides but his team is well prepared to face a physically strong Nigerian side. The Black Princesses ...
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria suffered a surprising 2-1 defeat against the Hippos of Uganda in their opening match of the 2023 African Games at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday night. Uganda took the lead in the 34th minute through Kiza Usman, sending shockwaves through the Nigerian camp. However, Nigeria responded swiftly, with Sodiq Isiyaka equalizing just three minutes ...
Ivory Coast etched their name deeper into footballing history on Sunday night, securing a thrilling 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. Nigeria drew first blood through William Troost-Ekong in the 38th-minute, but the resilient Ivoirians refused to surrender. Their fighting spirit materialized in the 62nd minute when Franck Kessié levelled the score, igniting ...
The stage is set for a clash of titans as Nigeria and Ivory Coast lock horns in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final at the Stade Alassane Ouattara tonight, with kick-off at 8 PM GMT. Both teams carry the hopes of their nations, seeking to rewrite history and claim the coveted trophy. The Super Eagles, aiming for their ...
One of the oldest players in Nigeria’s squad Ahmed Musa has told CAF website that the Super Eagles are up to the task and very determined to win the AFCON 2023 final against hosts Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe. The Super Eagles beat South Africa 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in ...
Ivory Coast striker Sébastien Haller has hailed the collective effort of his team after his 65th-minute strike secured a crucial 1-0 victory over DR Congo and propelled the Elephants into the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The win marks a remarkable turnaround for the host nation, who faced elimination in the group stage before their heroic comeback journey. ...
Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning penalty as Nigeria booked their place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a 4-2 shootout win over South Africa. The game in Bouake finished 1-1 following a remarkable end to normal time which involved the referee going to his video monitor to disallow a Victor Osimhen strike which would ...
Nigeria and South Africa are poised to clash in the semi-final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Stade de la Paix on Wednesday night. Kick-off is at 5pm GMT. Nigeria arrive boasting impressive form, having won four consecutive games, drawing just once, scoring six goals, and conceding only one. They are riding a wave of confidence ...
South Africa defender Terrence Mashego is bracing for a “difficult game” against Nigeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final, but remains confident his team can pull off an upset. “It’s going to be a tough one,” Mashego said ahead of Wednesday’s clash at the Stade de la Paix. “Nigeria has a strong squad, but we have our ...