AFCON 2023: South Africa beat DR Congo via penalties to finish third
Captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the hero again as South Africa beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 6-5 on penalties in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off on Saturday.
Kanu wants Keshi to stay on, re-build Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles Captain Nwankwo Kanu has said that coach Stephen Keshi should be left alone to fully re-build his team ahead of future international tournaments.
AFCON: Our focus is on World Cup, says Yobo
Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo says the team will focus on qualifying for the next World Cup, scheduled for Brazil in 2014.
The morning after: Super Eagles bask in title glory
*I am so proud to be Nigerian – Moses
*It’s a dream come true – Mba
*I thank God for giving me this victory in my final appearance – Yobo
Nigeria ended a 19-year wait to be crowned kings of Africa after victory against Burkina Faso in the continent’s premier football tournament, sending the Super Eagles to a showdown with the world champions.
Toro tasks Keshi on W/Cup qualifiers
Former Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Association, Sani Toro has congratulated the Super Eagles and their coach, Stephen Keshi.
Keshi dedicates Cup to local coaches
Historic Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi has dedicated Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph to all indigenous Nigerian coaches, who were treated with lack of respect by sports administrators and fans.
