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Baciro Cande parts ways with Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau have reportedly decided not to retain Baciro Cande as head coach.

Alex Iwobi of Nigeria in possession during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations group stage match between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny on January 22, 2024

Alex Iwobi and Chidozie Awaziem relieved to get over the AFCON group stage hurdle

The Super Eagles needed an own goal to get victory in their final group stage match at the AFCON against minnows Guinea-Bissau, but in the end, they all count with Nigeria now through to the round of 16.

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Nigeria through to Round of 16 at Africa Cup of Nations

An own goal from Opa Sangante saw Nigeria earn a 1-0 over Guinea-Bissau in their Africa Cup of Nations clash on Monday night in Abidjan.

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Nigeria capable of winning AFCON says defender Kenneth Omeruo

Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo has said there remains no doubt The Super Eagles can replicate their 2013 success and win the AFCON.

Salomon Kalou of the Ivory Coast looks on in the rain during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group C match between the Ivory Coast and Japan at Arena Pernambuco on June 14, 2014 in Recife, Bra

Salomon Kalou talks pressure for AFCON hosts with Nigeria up next

Former Cote d’Ivoire international Salomon Kalou believes the AFCON hosts winning their opener against Guinea-Bissau at the weekend did more than just set the tone for coach Jean-Louis Gasset.