February 12
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Eagles Chose Bad Time for Worst Performance
The Eagles did not have the energy to fly high on Sunday, but they have to be commended for going all the way to the final Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Commends Super Eagles Despite Missing Out On Afcon Title
Despite the defeat, President Tinubu hailed the resilience of the Super Eagles players in getting to the AFCON final Read more »
Nigeria: Ekong Crowned Afcon MVP, Williams Beats Nwabali to Goalkeeper Award
Ekong was a rock for the Super Eagles throughout the tournament and contributed three goals. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon Final - Why Nigeria's Super Eagles Lost to Cote d'Ivoire - Peseiro
Peseiro said his Super Eagles were nervous in the final compared to the Elephants, who played without pressure Read more »
February 10
Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon - VP Shettima, Not President Tinubu, to Watch Final in Abidjan
President Bola Tinubu will not watch the AFCON final in Abidjan on Sunday, as he has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead the Nigerian delegation Read more »
February 11
South Africa/Congo-Kinshasa: Bafana Get First Podium Finish Since 2000
South Africa claimed the bronze after another penalty shootout win over DR Congo. Read more »
Africa: Golden Moments - Three Legendary Nigerian Players in Afcon Finals
The Super Eagles have always found heroes at AFCON tournaments and they are looking for another after the likes of Odegbami, Amuneke, and Mba. Read more »
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: How Super Eagles Unite Nigerians
As we await the outcome of the 2023 African Cup of Nations final game between Nigeria's Super Eagles and the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire in Abidjan, Nigerians are expectant and the… Read more »
February 10
Nigeria: Afcon - Cardiac Society Cautions Nigerians Ahead of Finals, Lists Symptoms That Could Trigger Sudden Death
The society issued the warning ahead of the final match between Nigeria and the host nation, Cote d'Ivoire, which is scheduled for Sunday. Read more »
February 09
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Super Eagles Fully Focused On Sunday's Final - Chukwueze
Chukwueze revealed the Eagles have put together a winning strategy, and they were training hard to ensure they implemented it on the pitch. Read more »
February 08
Africa: Nwabali Gets Cake As Peseiro Proves Mettle
With his two penalty saves, Nwabali proved that the Eagles have finally found a goaltender that can be relied upon. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Ivorians Hold Onto Hope of Hosts-to-Win Ambition at Afcon
After almost missing out from Group A, the Elephants have booked a final date against Nigeria Read more »
February 07
Nigeria/South Africa: Head-to-Head Record For Eagles, Bafana As Rivalry Renews in Bouake
Both teams began the tournament shakily but have steadily improved, with both recording clean sheets in their last four matches Read more »
Africa: South Africa Reacts to Concerns About Safety of Nigerians
The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa had earlier notified nationals living in South Africa of possible violent attacks following inflammatory comments made online by South… Read more »
Africa: Players to Watch in Nigeria Vs South Africa Match
The battle for space in the final thirds will be crucial to determining who wins a final ticket when Nigeria confronts South Africa in Bouake on Wednesday Read more »
Africa: Afcon 2023 - Group Donates Jerseys to Super Eagles' Fans Ahead of South Africa Clash
Mohammed urged Nigerians to unite behind the Super Eagles as they confront South Africa on Wednesday Read more »
February 05
Nigeria/Ghana: Flashback - How Babangida Wrecked South Africa in 2000 Afcon Semi-Final
PREMIUM TIMES takes a trip down memory lane to revisit the occasion when these two countries clashed at the same stage of the AFCON tournament held by Ghana and Nigeria 24 years… Read more »
South Africa/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 Semi-Final - Don't Underrate South Africa, Coach Amun Warns Super Eagles
Amun advised the Super Eagles to be well prepared to give their best against the Bafana Bafana on Wednesday Read more »
February 04
Africa: Afcon2023 - South Africa's Coach Speaks On Semi-Final Clash With Nigeria
He also noted that not many people in South Africa believed in the team. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Odegbami Predicts Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire Final
Before the 34th edition in Cote d'Ivoire, the one named 'The Mathematical' had told everyone who cared to listen that Nigeria would win AFCON 2023. Read more »
Nigeria/South Africa: Afcon 2023 - Eagles Move to Bouake On Tuesday Ahead of Bafana Clash
Interestingly, when Cote d'Ivoire hosted their only previous Africa Cup of Nations finals in 1984, Nigeria played their semi-final match against Egypt in Bouake. Read more »
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Afcon 2023 - Simon Reveals 'Special Demand' in African Football
Moses has shone in Cote d'Ivoire and has two Man-of-the-Match awards Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Odegbami Receives Special Recognition for Promoting Nigeria
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) awarded him the prestigious "Man of the Week" title for his unwavering patriotism and dedication to Nigeria Read more »
Africa: Afcon - Williams Is Hero As South Africa Book Semifinal Place Against Nigeria
South Africa captain Williams was the hero, as he saved four of the five penalties to snag their first semifinal place in 24 years. Read more »
February 03
Angola/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Angola Coach Blames Fatigue for Loss Against Super Eagles
Goncalves recognised the quality of Nigeria but pointed out that additional factors played in favour of the Super Eagles Read more »