Author: Seyi Alao
Bafana Bafana star Bongani Zungu has lamented his side defeat to Nigeria in the quarter final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations at the Cairo international stadium, Wednesday evening. South Africa came into the game against the three time African champions in full confidence after their shock win over Egypt in the round of 16. However, after drawing level late in the second half through aBongani Zungu’s header, Nigeria responded with their second goal with a minute left in the regulation time to claimed the semi-final tickets at stake. Nonetheless, Zungu believed, his side lost concentrations at the crucial…
Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr is delighted that his team are through to the last four of the African Cup of Nations after beating Bafana Bafana of South Africa 2-1 in the quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) played at Cairo international stadium on Wednesday. The three time champions scored the winner with a minute left through William Troost Ekong, after Zungu had cancelled out Samuel Chuckwueze’s first half opener in the highly tactical game. Speaking after another important victory over the Stuart Baxter led South Africans, Rohr said Nigeria was lucky to squeeze past the mobile South Africans.…
Nigerian defender William Troost Ekong has dedicated the winninggoal he scored against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the Cairo international stadium in Egypt to his son. Ekong scored the winner in the final minute of the game, to help Nigeria to the semi-final of the African Cup of Nations, after Bongani Zungu had cancelled out Samuel Chukwueze’s first-half strike. Troost-Ekong who battled all night against South African striker Mothiba, got to the end of Moses Simon’s corner and stab the ball into an empty net. The goal was his second international goal and he decided todedicate it to…
Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze says he is delighted to be named the Man of the Match in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over South Africa at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Super Eagles Captain John Obi Mikel is back in training and is in contention for a place in the starting line up for Nigeria Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations clash with South Africa at Cairo Stadium. The 32 year old inspirational midfielder missed his country’s round of 16 win over holders Cameroon last Saturday due to knee injurywhich has threatened to keep him out of the tournament. The player took part in light training with the rest of squad on Monday ahead of the crunch tie with the Bafana Bafana after he limping off in Nigeria’s 2-0 defeat to Madagascar. However,…
Bafana Bafana of South Africa head coach, Stuart Baxter has revealed that his team will only respect and not afraid of the Super Eagles in Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final tie in Cairo. The experience tactician who masterminds the exit of hosts Egypt from the tournament also dismissed reports that he has a special plan to man mark Eagle’s influential duo of Alex Iwobi and Odion Ighalo, the same way he stopped Mohammed Salah of Egypt. Baxter added that he will set up a system which will make it difficult for Nigeria to play their game. “We will respect…
Super Eagles boss , Gernot Rohr has revealed that his side are focused on reaching the next stage of the African Cup of Nations at the expense of their Wednesday’s opponents Bafana Bafana of South Africa. Nigeria and South Africa met during the tournament’s qualifiers, with the Bafana Bafana running away with their first win in Nigeria, before drawing the reversed fixture at home. Rohr who had suffered just two losses in competitive games toAfrican oppositions since arriving Nigeria, said the match is an opportunity for his team to move closer to their dream of lifting the competition. “We are here…
Super Eagles hit man Odion Ighalo says his priority is help Nigeria win fourth African Cup of Nations title and stressed that he’s not hunting for personal glory. Ighalo has netted on three occasions , same as Algeria’s AdamOunas and Sadio Mane of Senegal , with the three players still very much in the tournament. Speaking ahead of the Super Eagles quater final clash with South Africa billed for Cairo international stadium, the forward who scored seven goals to finish as the top scorer during the qualifierssaid fourth Afcon title for Nigeria is far more important than individual glory. “Yeah,…
Super Eagles defender, Chidozie Awaziem, Says the team is working hard to secure a win against Bafana Bafana of South Africa when both clash in the quarter-final of the ongoing African cup of nations.
Former Tanzania coach, Emmanuel Amunike says he’s happy with achievements with the Taifa Stars after leaving his post as the head coach on Monday.
