Author: Adebanjo Ogunseye
Cameroon were a tough test, perhaps the toughest yet for the Super Eagles, but striker Odion Ighalo says he expects the team’s quarter-final match to be even more difficult.
Madagascar’s Barea are living the dream in Egypt after they booked a quarter-final spot courtesy a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over two times African champions DR Congo.
Two months after Asisat Oshoala signed a permanent deal to join Barcelona Femeni, England international Toni Duggan announced her departure from the Catalan side.
Thembinkosi Lorch netted an 85th minute winner as South Africa pulled a stunning 1-0 victory over Africa Cup of Nations host Egypt.
Nigeria ended the aspirations of Clarence Seedorf to help Cameroon win a sixth African Nations Cup title following a dramatic 3-2 win over the holders on Saturday in a round of 16 clash at the Alexandria Stadium.
The Super Eagles have progressed to the quarter-final of the AFCON 2019 with a 3-2 win over holders Cameroon and earned themselves a $75,000 windfall.
Odion Ighalo grabbed a brace and Alex Iwobi scored the winner as Nigeria knocked out holders Cameroon in the round of 16 at the AFCON 2019.
The Super Eagles have received a massive cash motivation to secure a win in their AFCON 2019 round of 16 fixture against Cameroon.
Nigeria’s pedigree as a powerhouse in African football was established long ago and especially in the Africa Cup of Nations, the Super Eagles – former Green Eagles – have been one of the most dominant sides.
Alex Iwobi said the Super Eagles didn’t expect any easy games at the AFCON 2019 and they’ve thus far not been proven wrong after a difficult first round in the competition.
