Africa:  Osimhen Doubtful for South Africa Clash, Misses Super Eagles Trip to Bouake

Vanguard, 6 February 2024

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen could miss the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final against South Africa after failing to travel with the rest of the squad from… Read more »

Africa:  Afcon - Be Mindful of Where You Watch Semi-Final Match, High Commission Warns Nigerians in South Africa

Daily Trust, 6 February 2024

Nigerians in South Africa have been warned against wide celebration should Super Eagles defeat Bafana Bafana. Read more »

Africa:  Nwabali Anticipates Interesting Clash Against South Africa

Daily Trust, 6 February 2024

Super Eagles new number one, Stanley Nwabali has said he is looking forward to Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against South Africa in Bouake. Read more »

South Africa/Nigeria:  Afcon 2023 Semi-Final - Don't Underrate South Africa, Coach Amun Warns Super Eagles

Premium Times, 5 February 2024

Amun advised the Super Eagles to be well prepared to give their best against the Bafana Bafana on Wednesday Read more »

Africa:  South African Star Tyla's Grammy Win Sets Tone Ahead of Afcon Semi-Final Showdown

Vanguard, 5 February 2024

To some critics, this is a forestaste of what Nigerians should expect on Wednesday, gloating that South Africa are already in an early lead ahead of the AFCON semi-final clash… Read more »

Africa:  Afcon2023 - South Africa's Coach Speaks On Semi-Final Clash With Nigeria

Premium Times, 4 February 2024

He also noted that not many people in South Africa believed in the team. Read more »

Africa:  A Fourth Afcon Title Loading for Super Eagles

Daily Trust, 4 February 2024

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are suddenly soaring at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d' Ivoire and Nigerians are pleasantly surprised by the unexpected resurgence… Read more »

Angola/Nigeria:  Afcon 2023 - Angola Coach Blames Fatigue for Loss Against Super Eagles

Premium Times, 3 February 2024

Goncalves recognised the quality of Nigeria but pointed out that additional factors played in favour of the Super Eagles Read more »

Nigeria:  I Was Undecided About Giving Pass, Simon Says

Daily Trust, 4 February 2024

Super Eagles and FC Nantes of France winger, Moses Simon, said he was undecided either to pass the ball to Victor Osimhen or score himself before passing it to Ademola Lookman for… Read more »

Nigeria:  Super Eagles Are Winning With Luck - Gara Gombe

Daily Trust, 4 February 2024

The Chairman, Gombe State Athletics Association, Alhaji Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has expressed his reservations about the wins secured by Super Eagles in the ongoing 2023 Africa… Read more »

Angola/Nigeria:  Fans Optimistic Super Eagles Will Win 2023 Afcon After Defeating Angola

Vanguard, 2 February 2024

Football fans in Osogbo on Friday expressed optimism that Nigeria will win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament after the Super Eagles defeated Angola 1-0 to qualify for… Read more »

Africa:  More Shocks Could Be On the Cards in Quarterfinals

Daily Trust, 3 February 2024

Many fancied contenders have tumbled out of the Africa Cup of Nations early and there is every chance of further upsets in the weekend's quarterfinals, where hosts Ivory Coast will… Read more »

Africa:  2023 Africa Cup of Nations - 5 Things We Learned On Day 21 - Reporters Without Order

RFI, 3 February 2024

Tournament organisers have told journalists to behave like sensible individuals. How out of touch are these people? Read more »

Africa:  Afcon - Tips for Uganda Cranes

Observer, 3 February 2024

If Uganda Cranes needed a reminder of how high the level of competition in African football has reached, the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast has provided it. Read more »

Angola/Nigeria:  Afcon 2023 - Eagles Dedicate Win Against Angola to Late Okwaraji

Vanguard, 2 February 2024

Nigeria's Super Eagles have dedicated their 1-0 victory against the Palancas Negras of Angola in the quarterfinals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) to the memory of… Read more »

Angola/Nigeria:  Breaking - Nigeria Beat Angola 1-0 to Qualify for Afcon Semifinal

Leadership, 2 February 2024

A first half goal by Super Eagles striker, Ademola Lookman, has earned Nigeria a narrow victory over a spirited Angola to advance to the semifinal stage of the ongoing 2023 Africa… Read more »

Africa:  'We Believe,' Say Giant-Killers Cape Verde, As Afcon Quarterfinal Clash With Bafana Looms

Daily Maverick, 1 February 2024

Cape Verde's Blue Sharks have never reached the semifinals of Afcon, while Bafana Bafana haven't reached the mark since 2000. Read more »