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'Saved the face of African football' - Former Super Eagles striker hails Sadio Mane's leadership
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'Saved the face of African football' - Former Super Eagles striker hails Sadio Mane's leadership

Former Nigeria international striker Odion Ighalo has praised Sadio Mané's leadership, saying the Liverpool alum protected the image of African football during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations showpiece final on Sunday evening.Following a contentious penalty awarded by Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala, several Senegalese players walked off the pitch in protest and headed to the dressing room, but Mané made up his mind that he was going to stay on the pitch.Just a few minutes before the penalty was awarded, Senegal thought they had scored a perfectly good goal but it was disallowed. Wi...

January 19, 2026
'I was angry' - Peseiro admits Troost-Ekong snitched on Onyeka before midfielder's substitution in historic win  
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'I was angry' - Peseiro admits Troost-Ekong snitched on Onyeka before midfielder's substitution in historic win  

Nigeria cemented their position as one of the dominant teams at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, beating Angola 1-0 to advance to the semifinals of the competition on Friday evening.    ...

Feb 3, 2024
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Three hits and three flops from Super Eagles 1-0 win against Angola 
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2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Three hits and three flops from Super Eagles 1-0 win against Angola 

In a thrilling quarterfinal clash between Nigeria and Angola, the Super Eagles secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory, showcasing an array of standout performances and some moments of disappointment. &n...

Feb 2, 2024
Super Eagles player ratings: Simon pulls the strings; Lookman decisive; Nwabali good; Troost-Ekong solid, Zaidu jumpy
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Super Eagles player ratings: Simon pulls the strings; Lookman decisive; Nwabali good; Troost-Ekong solid, Zaidu jumpy

The Super Eagles defeated Angola 1-0 in the quarterfinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Nigerian players involved in the game. ...

Feb 2, 2024
2023 AFCON Nigeria 1 Angola 0: Five observations from Super Eagles win against Palancas Negras
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2023 AFCON Nigeria 1 Angola 0: Five observations from Super Eagles win against Palancas Negras

Nigeria progressed to the semifinal of the ongoing AFCON tournament on Friday evening after defeating Angola  1-0 in the quarterfinal, courtesy of a goal from Ademola Lookman.    ...

Feb 2, 2024
2023 AFCON Nigeria 1 Angola 0: Lookman's first half goal clinches semifinal spot for Super Eagles 
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2023 AFCON Nigeria 1 Angola 0: Lookman's first half goal clinches semifinal spot for Super Eagles 

Nigeria booked their place in the semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations courtesy of a 1-0 triumph over Angola on Friday evening.   Angolan forward Mabululu got the first shot on targe...

Feb 2, 2024
Nwabali aims to equal record held by Ogedegbe, Shorunmu; 7 other things to note on Nigeria starting XI
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Nwabali aims to equal record held by Ogedegbe, Shorunmu; 7 other things to note on Nigeria starting XI

Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal clash against Angola at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, kickoff 1800 hours ...

Feb 2, 2024
Super Eagles starting XI v Angola: Nwabali, Troost-Ekong, Osimhen start; Iwobi, Onyeka double pivot
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Super Eagles starting XI v Angola: Nwabali, Troost-Ekong, Osimhen start; Iwobi, Onyeka double pivot

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that the Nigeria starting lineup to face Angola in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has been announced by manager Jose Peseiro ahead of t...

Feb 2, 2024
Confirmed Nigeria team news: Super Eagles official reveals Nwabali is available for selection against Angola 
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Confirmed Nigeria team news: Super Eagles official reveals Nwabali is available for selection against Angola 

In a matter of hours, Nigeria's Super Eagles will be facing off with Angola's  Palancas Negras in a quarterfinal clash at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Super Eagles Media O...

Feb 2, 2024
Angola team news: Dangerman Gelson Dala, top assister Fredy get the medical green light to face Nigeria 
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Angola team news: Dangerman Gelson Dala, top assister Fredy get the medical green light to face Nigeria 

Angola national team coach Pedro Gonçalves will be able to count on the services of two key players Gelson Dala and Fredy on Friday evening when they face African powerhouse Nigeria i...

Feb 2, 2024
2023 AFCON: Everything you need to know about the Super Eagles quarterfinal clash against Angola
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2023 AFCON: Everything you need to know about the Super Eagles quarterfinal clash against Angola

As the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 enters its crucial stages, the highly anticipated quarterfinal clash between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Angola beckons.   The encounter promis...

Feb 2, 2024
Nigeria v Angola: Match preview, what to expect, confirmed team news, key players, kickoff time and venue 
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Nigeria v Angola: Match preview, what to expect, confirmed team news, key players, kickoff time and venue 

The Super Eagles will continue their campaign at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a quarterfinal clash against Angola on Friday evening. Nigeria comfortably dispatched Cameroon in the round of...

Feb 2, 2024
'I think they will be ready for tomorrow' - Peseiro keeping fingers crossed on availability of Musa, Osayi-Samuel 
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'I think they will be ready for tomorrow' - Peseiro keeping fingers crossed on availability of Musa, Osayi-Samuel 

Jose Peseiro has refused to rule out Ahmed Musa and Bright Osayi-Samuel from Friday's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal match between Nigeria and Angola.    Local media repor...

Feb 1, 2024