NIGERIA

Cote d’Ivoire midfielder  Willy Boly

Willy Boly confident, but not arrogant ahead of Super Eagles showdown

After hosts Cote d’Ivoire sealed qualification for the AFCON final on Sunday to face Nigeria at the Olympic Stadium in Abidjan, defender Willy Boly said they were confident – but not arrogant.

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro

Bafana leave final mark on Jose Peseiro as they exit the AFCON

Nigerian national team head coach Jose Peseiro was once again full of praise for Bafana Bafana after they had to go through the lottery of the penalty shootout, to eliminate their South African counterparts 4-2 in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) first semifinal.

Bafana v Nigeria AFCON 2023

Penalty pain for Bafana Bafana as Nigeria reach AFCON final

Nigeria secured their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations final for the eighth time by triumphing in a tense semifinal showdown against South Africa, ultimately decided by penalties.

Nigeria celebrate - AFCON 2023

Nigeria can win this AFCON - Jose Peseiro ahead of Bafana Bafana clash

Nigerian national team head coach Jose Peseiro has made a bold statement that his team is ready and can win its fourth Africa Cup of Nations title during this 34th edition of the tournament.

Ronwen Hayden Williams of South Africa during the Nigeria and South Africa press conference ahead of their Semi Final match at Stade de la Paix on February 06, 2024 in Bouake, Ivory Coast.

What Stanley Nwabali told Ronwen Williams ahead of AFCON

As Bafana Bafana and Nigeria prepare to battle it out at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first final spot this evening at Stade de la Paixin (Stadium of Peace) in Bouaké, the Premier Soccer League (PSL) talent will be on display yet again.

former Tottenham Hotspur defender Sebastien Bassong

Sebastien Bassong asks questions of AFCON ‘favourites’ Nigeria

Nigeria have been labelled AFCON favourites, but former Tottenham Hotspur defender Sebastien Bassong has questioned whether The Super Eagles can keep up their hot streak.