NIGERIA

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Nigeria through to AFCON semifinals with victory over Angola as Ademola Lookman nets winner

Nigeria secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Angola, securing their place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals courtesy of a first-half goal by Ademola Lookman.

Former Nigeria striker Daniel Amokachi

European coaches stifling African teams claims Daniel Amokachi

Former Nigeria striker Daniel Amokachi has argued the majority of European coaches in charge of African teams are suffocating their creativity.

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro

Nwabali set to return for Nigeria in the true test against Angola

Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali looks to have fully recovered from a knee injury and could continue between the goalposts for Nigeria when they take on Angola in the first 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal tonight.

Nigeria Coach Jose Peseiro

Nigeria coach assess Angola ahead of quarterfinal clash

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro has concluded the AFCON is anybody’s tournament to win when asked for his opinion of Angola ahead of their quarterfinals tie on Saturday in Abidjan.

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro

Jose Peseiro awaits full report on Nigeria goalie Stanley Nwabili

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro was not able to give an update on the gravity of goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili’s injury.

Nigeria attacker Ademola Lookman

Ademola Lookman puts emphasis on unity as Nigeria book AFCON last eight

After scoring twice to help Nigeria beat Cameroon 2-0 on Saturday night to seal a place in the quarterfinals of the AFCON, attacker Ademola Lookman put a strong emphasis on team unity.

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