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William Troost-Ekong's powerful penalty in the second half was decisive as Nigeria beat hosts Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations second Group A match at Olympique Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Thursday afternoon.    The former Udinese defender’s slam spot-kick that hugely relieved Nigeria came after top...

Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has warned Ivory Coast that just because they are hosting the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) doesn’t mean they will win all their matches. The two former African champions meet in their second Group A match on Thursday evening in Abidjan with the Super Eagles needing...

Nigeria could only manage a 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea in their opening AFCON Group A encounter at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan on Sunday afternoon. It was a disappointing start for Jose Peseiro's team, who were strong favourites for the game. It was the first game at the...

Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa has backed their goalkeeping options which includes Chippa United's Stanley Nwabali at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles come into the tournament under immense scrutiny from their local media and fans with no wins in their last three games, with draws against Zimbabwe...

Former Nigeria goalkeeper Greg Etafia feels his country is not as well-blessed in goals as in other positions heading to the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.   He said Vincent Enyeama, who was capped 101 times by the Super Eagles, left a huge hole in the national team...

Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has made the final Nigeria squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Nwabali, 27, has had an outstanding campaign so far and Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro recently visited him at the Chilli Boys. Following seven clean sheets in the DStv Premiership this campaign so far...

Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has opened up on rumours linking him with a move to Kaizer Chiefs, speaking exclusively to iDiski Times. The Nigerian shot stoppers has been one of the top performers in the DStv Premiership, keeping six clean sheets in 12 appearances and conceding just 10 goals. His...

Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha has knighted Pitso Mosimane and stated that he would be happy to see him coach the Super Eagles. Mosimane, 59, has been linked with a move to the African giants after his exit from Al Wahda in the United Arab Emirates. Current Nigeria head coach José Peseiro has...

Pitso Mosimane has confessed he would love to lead an international team to the Africa Cup of Nations and the World Cup. While the former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach has distanced himself from club jobs on the continent, Mosimane, who had two years in charge of Bafana Bafana,...

Bafana will be gunning to make two wins out of two in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time in 23 years when they visit Rwanda’s Amavubi at Huye Stadium this afternoon. Hugo Broos’ side started the Group C World Cup qualifiers with a narrow 2-1 win over...