Nigeria will compete in their fifth Olympics Women’s Football Tournament in the Paris 2024 edition after securing their ticket to the global showpiece following a 0-0 draw in Pretoria, South Africa on Tuesday. The goalless stalemate was enough for the Super Falcons to secure passage to their fifth Olympics after last making an appearance in the 2008 edition in Beijing. ...
The Black Stars of Ghana suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an international friendly played on Friday evening at Grande de Stade Marrakech in Morocco. Cyriel Dessers opened the scoring for Nigeria from the penalty spot in the 38th minute. The lead was doubled by Ademola Lookman in the 84th minute, putting Ghana in ...
Ghana’s Black stars coach coach Otto Addo has been sharing his thoughts on Ghana’s FIFA international friendly against Nigeria in Marrakech on Friday. The former Borussia Dortmund player touched on his return to the team and what he has picked up so far going into the two games against Nigeria and Uganda. Otto also shared his thoughts on the absence ...
The Black Princesses of Ghana pulled off a stunning comeback victory over defending champions Nigeria to claim the gold medal in the 2023 African Games Women’s Football Final on Thursday night. The final score was 2-1 after a nail-biting 120 minutes of play. Nigeria drew first blood through Loveth Edeh in the 22nd minute. However, Ghana refused to be deterred. ...
Ghana will battle Nigeria in the finals of the 2023 African Games Women’s football tournament tonight at the Cape Coast Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT. Coach of Ghana’s Black Princesses Yussif Basigi believes it will be a tough match for both sides but his team is well prepared to face a physically strong Nigerian side. The Black Princesses ...
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria suffered a surprising 2-1 defeat against the Hippos of Uganda in their opening match of the 2023 African Games at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday night. Uganda took the lead in the 34th minute through Kiza Usman, sending shockwaves through the Nigerian camp. However, Nigeria responded swiftly, with Sodiq Isiyaka equalizing just three minutes ...
Ivory Coast etched their name deeper into footballing history on Sunday night, securing a thrilling 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. Nigeria drew first blood through William Troost-Ekong in the 38th-minute, but the resilient Ivoirians refused to surrender. Their fighting spirit materialized in the 62nd minute when Franck Kessié levelled the score, igniting ...
The stage is set for a clash of titans as Nigeria and Ivory Coast lock horns in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final at the Stade Alassane Ouattara tonight, with kick-off at 8 PM GMT. Both teams carry the hopes of their nations, seeking to rewrite history and claim the coveted trophy. The Super Eagles, aiming for their ...
One of the oldest players in Nigeria’s squad Ahmed Musa has told CAF website that the Super Eagles are up to the task and very determined to win the AFCON 2023 final against hosts Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe. The Super Eagles beat South Africa 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in ...
Ivory Coast striker Sébastien Haller has hailed the collective effort of his team after his 65th-minute strike secured a crucial 1-0 victory over DR Congo and propelled the Elephants into the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The win marks a remarkable turnaround for the host nation, who faced elimination in the group stage before their heroic comeback journey. ...