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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 seals 1-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau to clinch knockout stage spot

Nigeria seals 1-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau to clinch knockout stage spot

Courtesy of an own-goal from Opa Sanganté, the Super of Eagles of Nigeria qualified for the AFCON 2023 knockout stage as the second team in Group A, right behind Equitorial Guinea. Actively in search of their maiden win at the tournament, the Djurtus restricted the Super Eagles’ intensity to a reasonable extent, before being dealt

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Update: Sanusi, Yusuf and Ekong set to miss Nigeria’s clash against Guinea-Bissau

Update: Sanusi, Yusuf and Ekong set to miss Nigeria’s clash against Guinea-Bissau

Ahead of their final Group match against Guinea-Bissau, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to be without Zaidu Sanusi, Alhassan Yusuf and Captain Troost-Ekong who have been battling fitness issues. For Yusuf, the midfielder missed out on the Super Eagles’ win against Cote d’Ivoire, after suffering a knock in their opening draw to Equatorial

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