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Saka, Ferdinand celebrates with Nigeria after dramatic semi-final win 

Saka, Ferdinand celebrates with Nigeria after dramatic semi-final win 

England’s Bukayo Saka and Rio Ferdinand have expressed their support and affection for Nigeria, following their thrilling victory over South Africa to reach the finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria vs South Africa ended 1-1 after regulation and extra time at the Stade de la Paix yesterday, before Stanley Nwabali’s heroics

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Nigeria defeat South Africa on penalties to reach AFCON finals

Nigeria defeat South Africa on penalties to reach AFCON finals

Three-time African champions Nigeria booked their spot in the final fixture of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a hard-earned penalty shootout victory over South Africa at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire this evening. Although the first half of the encounter was a cagey affair, South Africa created

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AFCON 2023: Sanusi doubtful for Nigeria vs South Africa

AFCON 2023: Sanusi doubtful for Nigeria vs South Africa

There’s now a heavy question mark on the involvement of Zaidu Sanusi in Nigeria’s team to play South Africa later today in the semi-final of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The FC Porto defender according to Complete Sports, was absent from the Super Eagles’ training yesterday evening, as they as they wrapped

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AFCON 2023: Nigeria vs South Africa match preview

AFCON 2023: Nigeria vs South Africa match preview

The biggest semi-final fixture at the ongoing 2023 AFCON is set to be a blockbuster clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa by 6 p.m on Wednesday, February 7th at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire. Given that the two nations have four AFCON trophies

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Osimhen cleared to join Nigeria’s squad in Bouaké following injury scare

Osimhen cleared to join Nigeria’s squad in Bouaké following injury scare

Victor Osimhen has been cleared by the Super Eagles’ medical team to join the rest of the squad in Bouaké, ahead of Nigeria’s semi-final clash against South Africa tomorrow. The 2023 African Player of the Year was in doubt for tomorrow’s encounter following the statement released by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) yesterday night that

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