Author: Chidozie Okoroji
A dejected Stuart Baxter said last night that despite his side’s dramatic 2-1 defeat to Nigeria in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) they have shown they can compete with the best on the continent.
Super Eagles player Samuel Chukwueze has expressed his delight after he was named Man of the Match in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over South Africa.
Former Super Eagles defender and coach, Christian Chukwu has revealed that he remains happy with the confidence displayed by the Eagles after they booked their semi-final ticket at the ongoing AFCON 2019 tournament in Egypt.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are through to the semifinal of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations championship.
Villarreal sensation Samuel Chukwueze’s beautiful strike is the difference as Nigeria Super Eagles lead South Africa by a lone goal in the quarterfinal clash at the Cairo International Stadium.
Ghana midfielder Mubarak Wakaso could not hold back his tears during his receipt of the Man of the Match award after their Round of 16 shootout loss to Tunisia at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) on Monday night.
Senegal captain Cheikhou Kouyate has urged his side to be at their best to avoid being stunned when they take on Benin in the quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tomorrow.
Ivory Coast manager Ibrahim Kamara has heaped praise on his side after their 1-0 victory over Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations, regardless of the intense pressure they were put under.
Super Eagles vice-captain and winger, Ahmed Musa has submitted ahead of tomorrow’s AFCON 2019 quarterfinal against the Banana Bafana of South Africa that the players of the Eagles won’t disrespect their opponents, even as every player in camp is ready to play if called upon by coach Gernot Rohr.
As the countdown continues towards tomorrow night’s Egypt 2019 AFCON quarter-final match against South Africa, Eagles defender, Kenneth Josiah Omeruo has stated that playing against tomorrow’s opponents is always quite tough, especially when they playing against the Super Eagles.
