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  • Major Highlights from AFCON 2023 as Super Eagles Finish as Runner-Ups

    The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ended on Sunday, February 11, with the Super Eagles of Nigeria losing to two-time winners, The Elephants of Ivory Coast, and emerging as runner-ups. The competition which kicked off on Saturday, January 13, was a rollercoaster of emotions for participating countries and sport fans.  

    Now that the tournament is over, we can highlight some unforgettable moments in this edition of Africa’s biggest football competition. 

    Algeria’s early exit

    Major Highlights from AFCON 2023 as Super Eagles win Football Tournament

    Algeria won their first AFCON trophy when they hosted the tournament in 1990 and won again in Egypt in 2019. So, there was some expectation that the team could pull off yet another victory. Surprisingly, “The Desert Foxes” suffered an early group stage exit and never made it to the knockout rounds. 

    VP Kashim Shettima’s awkward dressing room visit

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    Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo and Vice President Kashim Shettima visited the Super Eagles after the victory against South Africa. #okocha #kanunwankwo #kashimshettima002 #kashimshettima #supereaglesofnigeria #supereagles #southafricavsnigeria #nigeriavssouthafrica #hiptv #victorosimhen #stanleynwabali #ademolalookman #alexiwobi

    ♬ original sound – HipTv

    Vice President Kashim Shettima was in Côte d’Ivoire to support the Nigerian Super Eagles ahead of their semi-final bout against South Africa. After the team won, a viral video captured our VP standing clueless in the team’s dressing room as they exchanged hugs with iconic football legend, Kanu Nwankwo, who also came to celebrate their victory.

    Nigerians had to ask if the footballers knew that their VP was in the room with them. Tearsss

    Major Highlights from AFCON 2023 as Super Eagles win Football Tournament

    Egypt’s not-so-encouraging campaign

    With seven AFCON titles to their name, Egypt was one of the strongest contenders of the 2023 tournament. Unfortunately, things didn’t quite go well in the team’s favour especially because of their star player, Mohamed Salah’s injury. They were eventually eliminated by DR Congo.

    Nigeria’s big headed goalkeepers 

    Major Highlights from AFCON 2023 as Super Eagles win Football Tournament

    Stanley Nwabali was the man of the day when Nigeria faced South Africa. He fuelled Nigeria’s journey to the AFCON final following his impressive saves during the penalty kickoff. 

    Here’s another thing; his impressive run since the tournament started has had Nigerians spotting the similarities between the head shapes of previous Super Eagles goalkeepers. So, basically, if your head is not big and square-shaped, we don’t want you. 

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    Women discovering the joy and pain of football 

    Nigerian women were probably not interested in AFCON when the tournament kicked off, but the semi-final match with South Africa? They were sat and pressed at the same time. Looks like they finally understand what men go through and will be more supportive going forward. AFCON, you do this one. 

    The insane goals

    Major Highlights from AFCON 2023 as Super Eagles win Football Tournament

    Word on the street is that the AFCON 2023 has some of the best goal catalogue in the history of the tournament, and we agree. If you missed them, just watch this compilation. You’re welcome.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO43JnMntQk

    Reigning champion Senegal’s defeat

    The AFCON reigning champions were another strong contender this year. But Senegal’s hope of reprising their win was dashed when they suffered an unexpected defeat against Ivory Coast in the Round of 16. The match ended 1-1 in regular time,  and Ivory Coast secured a 5-4 victory in the penalty shootout.

    Ivory Coast’s impressive run. Or luck?

    The host country’s road to victory is one for the history books. They lost their last two group-stage matches to Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea.

    Before one could say “Cote D’Ivoire”, the Ivorian Football Association had sacked the team’s coach and replaced him with his assistant. They narrowly qualified for the round of 16 as the best loser with three points.

    Maybe this made them sit up because they won their next three matches before playing against Nigeria (again) at the finals. How do you say “no gree for anybody” in French?

    Psst! Have you seen our Valentine Special yet? We brought back three couples – one now with kids, one now married and the last, still best friends – to share how their relationships have evolved in the last five years. Watch the first episode below:

    READ NEXT: How Much Does It Cost to Travel to Cote d’Ivoire for AFCON?

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    Adeyinka Odutuyo

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  • “So this is how men feel?” 7 Nigerian Women on Following AFCON 2023

    Forget the idea that Nigerian women and football don’t always see eye to eye. The just concluded AFCON 2023 had our sisters clutching their pearls and screaming out their lungs for the Super Eagles. Some even admitted that they now understand why men carry face whenever their favourite football club loses a match. 

    “So this is how men feel?” 7 Nigerian Women on Following AFCON 2023

    I decided to ask some of these women what piqued their interest this time. Their stories ranged from social media banter to finding escapism amid the country’s many woes. 

    Jibola*, 41

    My husband hasn’t let me hear word in the house since AFCON started. He watches everything, even when Nigeria isn’t playing. However, I didn’t pay any attention until the match against South Africa. He invited our neighbour to watch, and that one came with his wife. When I saw how vested the wife was, I also came to the living room to watch. It was the best unplanned fun I’ve had in a while. We shouted, screamed, and jumped like kids thrown into a candy shop. I almost didn’t want the match to end. Now I’m just waiting for the finals on Sunday; we’re having another joint watch party. 

    Kehinde*, 30

    I’m not a fan of football, but I had to follow the AFCON because I’m the social media manager at my place of work. It initially felt like a chore until I started to really notice the banter online. I was cry-laughing a lot of times, and this experience was amplified last Wednesday when Nigeria won against South Africa. I watched the match from start to finish, and it felt like I’d just finished a Netflix special. I’m still not completely sold on the ministry of football, sha. I know it’s not this exciting when you’re on the losing side.

    Derin*, 33

    I’m a big fan of football and tennis so you’ll catch me watching either to relax. When AFCON started, I knew I’d be watching because I didn’t want just word-of-mouth stories or the social media highlights. I wanted to witness it first-hand, and I’m glad I did. 

    Psst! Have you seen our Valentine Special yet? We brought back three couples – one now with kids, one now married and the last, still best friends – to share how their relationships have evolved in the last five years. Watch the first episode below:

    Taiwo*, 28 

    I don’t think I’ve felt as much anxiety as I did on Wednesday. I was just like ‘So this is how my brothers feel when their team loses a match?’ 

    The weird thing is, I wasn’t even following the AFCON thing at all. I got back from work, saw my brothers and their friends watching, and I joined them. That’s how I gave myself an unnecessary headache but thank God we won. I’d have been sad if I invested all that screaming, shouting and worrying, and they lost. 

    The next morning, I was a wreck from laughter-inducing tweets on X. I guess watching the match gave me proper context that made the online banter almost as good as watching the match. Not sure I’m watching the final but I’m looking forward to the Twitter jabs.

    Chioma*, 28

    I’m a fan of Nigerian football: I just want my country to beat other countries on the field. So if the national team is involved in any global tournament, you’ll catch me supporting for sure. There’s something about the Super Eagles winning that gives me that sense of domination and something to back the notorious claim that “Nigeria is truly the giant of Africa”. This was the case with AFCON 2023.

    Jumoke*,26

    The only time I’m interested in football is when the national team is playing. I remember putting Super Eagles in my prayer request at church during the last FIFA World Cup. It wasn’t any different with AFCON this year. I said silent prayers while the match with South Africa was on Wednesday. And did God not do it? He clearly has a sense of humour. When I went to church today, I added Super Eagles to my prayer points. Nigeria must win because if not, the dragging will be out of this world. 

    Jemilat*, 27

    I’m not in the country, but I saw many videos of people celebrating in numbers back home. Since I couldn’t enjoy the match, seeing all of that AFCON content on my TL piqued my interest and got me glued. It was so beautiful to see the competitive energy Nigerians poured into the game. As a Nigerian in the diaspora, it felt good that Nigeria was winning in one aspect despite our troubles. Supporting the Super Eagles was how I could also show patriotism and be proud of us for getting one thing right. Before AFCON 2023, I used to support Manchester United. But the anxiety from losing games made me quit. I just couldn’t cope. I mean, I am just a woman.

    If you enjoyed this, you should read: Chaotic Scenarios to Expect if Nigeria Hosts the World Cup

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    Adeyinka Odutuyo

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  • QUIZ: Which Super Eagles Player in AFCON2023 Are You?

    The Nigerian Super Eagles have been the standout team at AFCON2023, bringing a lot of joy to millions of Nigerians.

    So, let’s do one fun thing: Find out which player on this team best matches your personality.

    Shall we?

    READ BEFORE YOU GO: How Much Does It Cost to Travel to Cote d’Ivoire for AFCON?

    Toheeb Lanlehin

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  • How Much Does It Cost to Travel to Cote d’Ivoire for AFCON?

    On January 13, 2024, the 2023 campaign of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicked off in Cote d’Ivoire. Every two years, 24 countries gather in a host country and, for one month, compete against one another with one goal: Becoming the champions of African football.  

    Since AFCON’s opening weekend, I’ve been curious about the costs of travelling to Cote d’Ivoire. Two reasons here: A West African country is hosting it. Also, I couldn’t help but notice, as did many others, the low supporter turnout in the first few matches of the tournament. One question everyone asked was how only a few Nigerians could travel to support the Nigerian Super Eagles in a tournament happening a few countries away. 

    We know why, don’t we?

    Out of interest, I talked to three people who made the trip and asked them to explain how much they spent on their AFCON 2023 experience. 

    The cost of flight tickets

    On a 1000 km stretch of road, three countries, border and immigration agents stand between Lagos and Abidjan, so there is no surprise that the people I spoke with travelled by air. “I paid ₦828k for a return flight ticket with Air Cote D’Ivoire from Lagos 11 days before my departure date,” said Suraj Oyewale, a businessman, who was in the country for a week to watch Nigeria’s first two group games — the 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea and the 1-nil victory over the hosts. 

    This wasn’t Suraj’s first time travelling across West Africa, and he remembers paying a fraction of the current prices for his previous trips. “In May 2022, I booked a return flight ticket for Lagos-Abidjan-Dakar three weeks in advance and paid ₦378k. Less than two years later, the price has doubled.”

    Phatill, a sports journalist, got her Confederation of African Football (CAF) media accreditation for AFCON 2023 three weeks before the competition and booked her return flight immediately, paying ₦900k for the tickets. However, she briefly considered the thought of travelling by road with friends but decided what she’d save with this option wasn’t worth the potential stress. Why spend more than 20 hours on the road when you can spend two? “I wasn’t ready for the stress,” she said.

    Ayoola, a filmmaker, booked his tickets on December 5, 2023, against his January 14 departure date and paid $705. While he didn’t make the trip by road, he notes that public transport is the most economical solution to navigating West African countries. Two years ago, he paid ₦120k for a seat in a 4-seater on a trip to Cotonou.

    The cost of accommodation 

    During his week-long stay in the host country, Suraj lodged in a 2-star hotel in Cocody, an upscale area in Abidjan, and paid 54 286 CFA per night. One critical thing to note: ₦1 currently exchanges for 1.5 CFA on the official market and 2 CFA on the black market. Suraj couldn’t get official rates, so he ended up paying over ₦100k/night for a hotel accommodation that should have cost ₦82k/night.

    Phatill and Ayoola, on the other hand, got better deals. They have family and friends in Abidjan who took them in for free. But Phatill notes that Cocody is one of the best locations for visitors in the city. 

    “Cocody is close to everywhere. But the cheapest hotel you might find in Cocody won’t be less than 40,000 CFA (₦80k) per night.

    The cost of feeding

    Suraj’s hotel bill didn’t include complimentary breakfasts. Instead, the hotel offered him a 4000 CFA (₦8k) per breakfast service, which he didn’t take. “When I arrived in Abidjan, I shopped at a mall and spent 20000 CFA  (₦40k) for bread, biscuits, yoghurt, cashew nuts, butter, juices and apples. These were my breakfast during my stay. “

    This hack sustained him through most of the days, but there was still the tiny matter of dinners, and he sorted them with visits to a restaurant close to his hotel. “My chicken meal with sides, juices and water cost an average of 8000 CFA (₦16k) per meal,” he said. 

    Cost of food at AFCON 2023

    Suraj believes several factors affect restaurant food prices, but he estimates the cost of decent meals in the city to be around 4000 CFA (₦8k) and 10000 CFA (₦20k). Although Phatill has had to eat out several times, living with family has helped her reduce her feeding spend. She also agrees that the type of food and restaurant determines the cost and puts the number at least 3000 CFA (₦6k).

    The cost of intra-city transportation 

    Cocody may be a location of choice for visitors in Abidjan, but the AFCON stadiums are spread across five cities: Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Bouake, Korhogo and San Pedro. Everyone I spoke to confirmed that it’s relatively easy to move within the city with taxis, Uber and Yango, another ride-hailing service operating in the country. 

    One of the biggest perks of Phatill’s media pass is the access to media buses travelling to the stadiums across the country. She only needs to make her way to the media centre in Abidjan, which serves as the rendezvous point. She’s found taxis and ride-hailing services useful for these short trips. 

    “I use Yango to move from my house to the media centre in Treichville Centre, and the average fare is around CFA 3000 (₦6k) – CFA 4000 (₦8k),” she said.

    The cost of transportation in Afcon 2023

    Similarly, Ayoola moved around with Uber and Yango, and the average cost of his trips hovered around CFA 6000 (₦12k). “I used Yango to get to the stadium for the Nigeria vs Ivory Coast match. It was a 39-minute trip, and I was charged 6600 (₦13200)  CFAS for it. For my ride back to town, I jumped on a bus conveying people from the stadium to the city centre. It was free of charge,” he said. 

    Suraj, however, opted for the more traditional method of flagging down roadside taxis in the city. “I spent CFA 8000 (₦16k) for an hour taxi ride to the Allasane Outtara stadium to watch the Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea game. I made the trip back to my hotel on one of the free buses.”

    The Super Eagles technically have three more AFCON 2023 matches to play, but they’ll need to win each to advance to the next rounds and emerge as champions. Even if we can’t all make it to Cote d’Ivoire, millions of Nigerians will enjoy seeing the national football team go all the way.

    Take this quiz before you go: How Many Winners Of The African Cup Of Nations Can You Guess?

    Toheeb Lanlehin

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  • 8 Songs the Super Eagles Should Have on their Playlist

    As the Super Eagles continue their 2024 African’s Cup of Nations campaign, we send them our best wishes.

    What better way to do this than create a playlist that solidifies our mission in Côte d’Ivoire. These songs have all the motivation, ginger and fire our boys need to clinch the top prize.

    Play:

    Africa — Yemi Alade ft. Sauti Sol

    It doesn’t matter if it’s the Super Eagles or Black Stars, we are Africans first. This song by Mama Africa, featuring Kenya’s Sauti Sol, tops this playlist for good reason.  It constantly reminds us of our roots and how we’re better united as one.

    Want It All — Burna Boy ft. Polo G

    Burna opened this song with “Remember when dem no believe me no more?” 

    Well, that’s the case of the Super Eagles; last time we won the AFCON was 2013. A decade later, we’re back to take our chances at winning. As a serious team in this to win every goddamn prize, there’s no better motivating song.

    23 — Burna Boy

    Though 23 is a reference to basketballer Michael Jordan, this song can makes you feel like Messi or Ronaldo. This song doesn’t only pump confidence, it makes you feel invincible.The Super Eagles need this.

    Oya Come Make We Go — 2Baba ft. Sauti Sol

    Watch the room luminate when our boys play ‘Oya Come Make We Go’ as they leave the dressing room for the pitch. This is essentially saying “let’s go there and have a blast.”

    Overkilling — Djinee

    Fifteen years later, Djinee’s Overkilling is still the anthem for the people chasing excellence, AKA overkilling, in their fields. This isn’t to exaggerate Super Eagles’ capability, but we can fake it till everyone believes it.

    Champion — General Pype

    “This is the sound of the champion,” like General Pype said in this song. In fact, it must blast in the stadium when we finally win the 2024 AFCON IJN.

    Undisputed Champion — M.I Abaga

    M.I’s Undisputed Champion emphasizes the need to build a winning mentality. It’s the anthem that rouses you from sleep.

    Stand Strong — Davido ft. Sunday Service Choir

    After our draw against Equatorial Guinea on January 14, 2024, our boys clearly need to hold onto this confidence-boost song. Whether the Super Eagles “minus” before the 2024 AFCON final or not, it should keep playing. Recommended it in the morning, afternoon and night.

    Yo, Take This Quiz to Prove How Well You Know Nigeria’s National Football Team

    Tomide Marv

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  • QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Nigeria’s National Football Team?

    This is the true test of your knowledge on the Nigerian Super Eagles, before you disgrace your citizenship in front of an outsider.

    Take the quiz:

    Who was “The Boss”?

    Tomide Marv

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  • CAF Awards 2023: The Top Highlights as Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala Win Big

    The 2023 edition of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards ceremony was on Monday, December 11, at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco.

    CAF Awards 2023: Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala Win Big

    At the ceremony, three Nigerian footballers joined the ranks of Mercy Akide, Perpetua Nkwocha, Victor Ikpeba and Kanu Nwankwo, who have all won big in the past. 

    We highlighted the major moments from the star-studded night.

    CAF Awards 2023: Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala Win Big

    Image source: Instagram/@victorosimhen9

    The Nigerian striker who’s had an interesting year, especially with his Italian club, Napoli, won the CAF African Player of the Year award for the first time. Osimhen was in stiff competition with Moroccan full-back, Achraf Hakimi, and Egyptian striker, Mohammed Salah, who were also shortlisted in the category.

    In an appreciation post on X, Osimhen shared how his football journey has had lots of highs and lows, how his parents’ death earlier in 2023 “left a scar in his heart”. The striker said the recognition is a testament to his hard work, love and support from fans. “I am so proud of myself for achieving this prestigious award.” 

    Asisat Oshoala’s 6th CAF win

    CAF Awards 2023: Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala Win Big

    Image source: Instagram/@asisat_oshoala

    Nigerian footballer, Asisat Oshoala, made history after securing her sixth win at the CAF Awards ceremony. The FC Barcelona player who is currently the club’s highest-scoring foreign player, won the CAF Women’s Player of the Year for the sixth time. Oshoala won the category in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2022. For CAF Awards 2023, she was up against South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana and Zambia’s Barbara Banda.

    Chiamaka Nnadozie wins a new award category

    CAF Awards 2023: Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala Win Big

    The Nigerian footballer who plays for Paris FC became the first-ever recipient of the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award. Nnadozie was up against Khadija Er-Rmichi of Morocco and South Africa’s Andile Dlamini.

    Ghetto Kid’s performance

    Months after an impressive outing at Britain’s Got Talent, popular dance group, Ghetto Kids, made their way to the CAF Awards stage in Morocco. The Ugandan kids thrilled the audience with a dance performance to Eltee Skillz’s ODG and their song, Leero Dance.

    19-year-old Lamine Camara’s win

    Image source: Instagram/@lamine_camara_15

    Senegalese and FC Mert’s player, Lamine Camara, snagged the 2023 CAF Young Player of The Year award. Camara was in the race alongside Abdessamad Ezzalzouli of Morocco and fellow Senegalese, Amara Diouf, for the category.

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    Victor and Asisat’s joint appearance on stage

    The biggest award recipients of the night, Victor and Asisat, gave fans more bragging rights when they appeared on the CAF Awards stage and hugged. Outside the venue, sports journalist, Kelechi Anyikude, got fans to chant their names.

    Super Falcons win

    Image source: Instagram/@nigeriasuperfalcons

    Nigeria’s female football team, the Super Falcons, won the National Team of the Year (women’s category) award. They bagged the CAF Awards 2023 category over the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco and Banyana Banyana of South Africa.

    Adeyinka Odutuyo

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  • The Nigeria vs Argentina march was tough for all of us.

    We can easily say these are trying times for everyone in Nigeria, feeling everything so deeply you know.

    We are all handling the situation differently, but however you are dealing with it, you definitely would have passed through these stages.

    If you haven’t, then don’t come to Muritala Muhammed ever.

    When that second goal by Rojo entered, you were like,

    “This is a joke. I want to see the replay. I want to see the ball actually enter. Is that the side netting? Why are my trying to talk and my voice is not working? What’s going on here? These boys will score, I know it. Look at Ighalo. Is it truly over?” Denial is your name my fren.

    When It eventually dawned on you that this was real life and absolutely no miracle could be performed. You were heartbroken.

    “Ha my chest! God please do something, please. “They’re not giving us extra time?”

    And then you start to watch replays, and listen to analysis, and your blood starts to boil.

    This is so stupid, infact this entire World Cup is just annoying. What nonsense?! THIS REFEREE IS MAD. I BLAME BUHARI. GET YOUR PVC NOW.

    Because you saw how much the boys tried and it hurt even more. You try to eat, but food is not entering your mouth.

    Grown person like me? Cry because of ball? Wazzaldiz?

    After blaming whoever you think deserves to be blamed, you come to the conclusion for the millionth time that there’s nothing you can do but live with it.

    Ha! Let’s crack some jokes all over the Internet, shall we?

    After all is said and done, you know the Super Eagle’s tried their best and Nigeria is still behind them.

    First, we’re going to win the Nations Cup, and we’re going to show them pepper in Qatar 2022.

    Did I forget to mention that Senegal is still in the tournament, so we have an African country to support?

    My name is Eniola. Al-Hadj Eniola Mane.

    Eniola

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  • Nigeria’s first match was yesterday and as you can expect Nigerians had a lot to say about it.

    When we heard that it was Croatia we were playing against.

    Who Croatia be sef?

    Then we noticed that it’s not even only us that’s watching the match.

    Good luck to the @NGSuperEagles today in the #WorldCup 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

    — Diddy (@Diddy) June 16, 2018 What kind of unnecessary pressure is this now?

    When we realized that the only thing we had to offer this match is fine jersey…

    Nigerian kits vs Nigeria’s football ability. pic.twitter.com/sfjgz6DLmH

    — Danny WelBeast (@WelBeast) June 16, 2018

    … and shaku shaku.

    Croatia players warming up before the game like any serious team would do.

    Nigeria players: pic.twitter.com/wmJ8XyTS2m — M (@Mike_Nkansah) June 16, 2018

    Even Victor Moses could not take us to the promised land.

    Moses has fallen more times than wall of Jericho

    — Team Nigeria (@Iam_Abdulaxis) June 16, 2018

    Maybe it would have been better if we had played in the afternoon.

    Nigeria should have played in de afternoon, photosynthesis requires sunlight

    — Fan-ice (@fredlittle111) June 16, 2018

    After Croatia scored their second goal.

    The Nigeria we expected in the world cup VS the Nigeria that showed up 😂😂😂 #CRONGA #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/dWestLLJe3

    — JIGSAW (@Farnell_Mtey) June 16, 2018

    We started questioning the reason they even went to Russia.

    You people went for tourism. Thank God for journey mercies sha https://t.co/HIWSIBPUNh

    — efe can sing. (@EfeOraka) June 16, 2018

    But it’s not as if they didn’t try to warn us.

    This one that Nigeria players are already begging even before our first #WorldCup match. They better not underperform 🙏 pic.twitter.com/qx9eZNWTOd

    — Elvis Tunde ⚓ (@Tunnyking) June 16, 2018

    Some people even began to lose faith.

    Olamide & Phyno shot the video for “Road 2 Russia” yesterday. By the time they release it, the Super Eagles would already be on their way back from Russia.

    — Övie (@OvieO) June 16, 2018

    While some tried to help us renew it.

    Spain lost their first game at the 2010 World Cup. They went on to win that World Cup. Random #WorldCup tweet.

    — JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) June 16, 2018

    And when people tried to hate we reminded them that we are sha playing in the World Cup.

    How can you hate from outside the Cup? You can’t even get in! https://t.co/Lr7VA8uaHR

    — Tu abuelo (@CallMeAlhaji) June 16, 2018

    At the end of the day who is to blame?

    Who do you blame for our defeat?

    The players? (Specify) The coach? The opponents? The stadium? Our government? Ghana?#CRONGA#WorldCup#NaijaIssaGoal #ShareACokeWithOurSuperEagles — Mad E’Leine 🧙‍♀️🇳🇬 (@badgalmaddie_) June 16, 2018

    There might even be an upside to our loss.

    Apparently, the Super Eagles of Nigeria promised their President that “We will bring the World Cup home.”

    Let politicians also know how it feels to receive empty promises! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂#CRONGA — Francis Ndung’u (@Frank_ndungu_99) June 16, 2018

    We might not have won this match but you know we stay winning with our jersey.

    Just saying 😒 #CRONGA pic.twitter.com/tl6iaciu3z

    — Ire Aderinokun (@ireaderinokun) June 16, 2018

    Toketemu Ohwovoriole

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  • The World Cup kicked off yesterday and while we’ve not forgiven the person who lied to us about Wizkid performing, we are pretty excited about Nigeria’s first match tomorrow. So we made a quick list of each player because if you live on Twitter liked I do you’ll think the only members of the Nigerian team are Iwobi, Moses and Mikel Obi.

    Ikechukwu Ezenwa – Goalkeeper

    Ezenwa currently plays for Enyimba International F.C.

    Daniel Akpeyi – Goalkeeper

    Akpeyi plays for Chippa United.

    Francis Uzoho – Goalkeeper

    Uzoho plays for Spanish club Deportivo de La Coruña as a goalkeeper and is apparently the youngest member of the team at just 19 years of age.

    Alex Iwobi – Forward

    Asides from being a professional fine boy Iwobi plays as a forward for Premier League club Arsenal.

    Simeon Nwankwo – Forward

    Nwankwo plays as a forward for Italian club Crotone.

    Kelechi Iheanacho – Forward

    Iheanacho plays for Premier League club Leicester City

    Ahmed Musa – Forward

    Musa plays as a forward for English team Leicester City.

    Odion Ighalo – Forward

    Ighalo plays as a striker for Chinese club Changchun Yatai.

    Victor Moses – Forward

    Moses plays as a winger for Premier League club Chelsea

    Bryan Idowu – Defender

    Who knew Iwobi wasn’t the only fine boy on the team. Russian-Nigerian professional football player Idowu chose to play for the Nigerian team.

    Leon Balogun – Defender

    Balogun is a German-born Nigerian professional football defender who plays for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion.

    Shehu Abdullahi – Defender

    Abdullahi plays for Turkish side Bursaspor

    Chidozie Awaziem – Defender

    Awaziem plays for French club FC Nantes on loan from FC Porto as a central defender.

    Elderson Echiejile – Defender

    Echiejile plays for Belgian club Cercle Brugge K.S.V. as a left back.

    William Troost-Ekong – Defender

    Troost-Ekong plays as a centre back for Turkish club Bursaspor.

    Kenneth Omeruo – Defender

    Omeruo plays as a defender for Kasımpaşa on loan from English club Chelsea.

    Tyronne Ebuehi – Defender

    The  second youngest player on the team, Ebuehi plays for Portuguese club Benfica.

    Wilfred Ndidi – Midfielder

    Ndidi like Musa also plays for Premier League club Leicester City.

    Joel Obi – Midfielder

    Obi plays as a midfielder for Italian club Torino.

    Oghenekaro Etebo – Midfielder

    Etebo plays as a midfielder for Stoke City.

    Ogenyi Onazi – Midfielder

    Onazi plays as a central midfielder for Turkish club Trabzonspor.

    John Ogu – Midfielder

    Ogu plays as a central midfielder for the Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Be’er Sheva.

    Mikel John Obi – Midfielder

    Everyone’s favourite, John Obi plays as a midfielder for Chinese club Tianjin TEDA in the Chinese Super League.

    Toketemu Ohwovoriole

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  • The World Cup starts tomorrow and while we are praying and hoping it’s not only fine aso-ebi we have to offer, we’ve come up with the perfect playlist to get you ready.

    Road 2 Russia (Dem go hear am) – Olamide & Phyno

    Our official 2018 world cup song

    Ballerz – Wande Coal

    We are stepping into Russia like

    Issa Goal – Naira Marley (feat. Olamide & Lil Kesh)

    For everytime we score a goal.

    Power of Naija – 2Face (feat. Cobhams & Omawunmi)

    Even though we are playing Portugal we still have hope

    Super Eagles Carry Go – Austin Milado

    We are readyyy!!!

    Osinachi – Humblesmith (feat. Davido)

    After we collect the cup from Germany.

    Super Eagles- Solidstar

    Croatia go clear road!

    Nigeria Go Survive – Veno Marioghae

    Even though we are playing Argentina, fear not.

    Penalty – Small Doctor

    We have a small prayer for Iceland – won ti gba penalty lo throwing

    Ole ole ole – The Fans

    For when we carry the cup

    Wavin Flag – K’Naan

    You can’t leave this classic off your World Cup playlist

    Oh Africa – Akon

    A win for Nigeria is a win for Africa.

    Waka waka – Shakira

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdojnHySFGk
    Did we leave any songs off the list?

    Toketemu Ohwovoriole

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  • Nigeria Won Her First Game At The Rio Olympics And We Can’t Stop Smiling
    In case you missed it, the Super Eagles Under-23 Team has clinched its first victory at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, despite some serious glitches.

    Even after Olivia the Parrot (soccer psychic) predicted a Japan win, the U-23 team beat Japan 5-4, bringing Nigeria her first win at Rio 2016.

    This victory comes as a big surprise, considering the incredible amount of stress the U-23 team members went through just hours before the match.

    The Nigerian sports ministry, ever so organized, somehow had the team stranded in Atlanta, USA. The team missed a flight last Friday due to a communications mix-up.

    Another flight was booked for Wednesday this week, but unfortunately could not transport all the team members at once.

    Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung while addressing the cause for the delay implied that the government was not responsible for it.

    Planning and logistics for the team is the direct responsibility of the Nigerian Football Federation, but would it hurt if the sports minister showed some concern?

    Delta Airlines had to come to our rescue. General Manager, Mike Lowry, and his team prepped a plane in time for an early flight to Manaus, 6 hours before the game, FREE OF CHARGE!

    The drama did not end there. A wrong National Anthem was mistakenly played before the match.

    Even after that experience, Oghenekharo Etebo scored 4 goals in a single match! That was after Sadiq Umar scored a goal in the first 7 minutes of the game.

    We just want to thank the Nigerian Government, especially the Honorable Minister for Sports, Solomon Dalung, for all the support they’ve shown the Dream Team VI so far.

    In fact, the way our government is treating Nigerian Athletes representing us at Rio 2016 is too wonderful! Continue!

    Against all odds, we see our team is ever ready. According to Team Captain Mikel Obi: “We may be tired and frustrated, but we’re all still together and ready to win gold in Rio.”

    Nigerian Athletes, please continue with the good work o! We wish you all another amazing Atlanta ’96 win!

    Shola

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  • Nigeria’s Super Eagles Now Rank 70th Worldwide
    Every month, FIFA releases a worldwide ranking of football teams and so far, the Nigerian Super Eagles have not held impressive positions.

    Not long after they were placed at the 61st position, the team dropped nine places and are now behind countries such as Uganda and Benin Republic at the 70th position.

    In spite of this, African countries such as Algeria, Cote D’Ivoire and Ghana were among the top 40 teams in the world, holding the 32nd, 35th and 36th positions respectively.

    Considering how great the Super Eagles were in the past, this ranking shows how poor the team’s performance has been recently.

    Something should be done about this because most of these players perform brilliantly in their international teams.

    We hope the sports ministry looks into this so the Super Eagles, who once achieved FIFA’s highest ranking and won several trophies, return to their past glory.

    Maryam

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  • Nigerians Remember Super Eagles Legend, Rashidi Yekini
    It has been four years since Nigeria’s football legend, Rashidi Yekini passed away but his greatness on the pitch will never be forgotten.

    Yekini died at 48 after a suffering from a brief illness in 2012 and was buried in Kwara state.

    He scored the Super Eagle’s first ever World Cup goal at the 1994 Tournament in USA.

    Even in death, he still holds the record as the highest goal scorer for the Super Eagles with 37 goals and was the first Nigerian to be voted as African Player Of The Year in 1994.

    On May 4, the 4th anniversary of his death, his former colleague, Sunday Oliseh, and other Nigerians paid tribute to him on Twitter.

    They remembered his goal scoring feats.

    His dedication to the game.

    And how he scored a hat trick at 39.

    People like him deserve better treatment from the government.

    https://twitter.com/ebuka_akara/status/727844337321676801

    Legends like Rashidi Yekini should be officially recognised for their impact and influence on the country. We hope football bodies in Nigeria ensure proper recognition and celebration of Nigerian football legends.

    Maryam

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  • Nigerian Super Eagles Crashed Out Of AFCON Qualifiers And Twitter Is Outraged
    The Nigerian Super Eagles will not participate in the 2017 AFCON tournament after their failure to qualify for the games.

    Although they had several shots at qualifying, their first leg match against Egypt which resulted in a draw lowered their chances.

    To add salt to injury, Chad dropped out of the game stating financial reasons and the Eagles were left with one chance: Win or Get Lost!

    The Eagles faced the Egyptian Pharaohs for the second time on March 29. Unfortunately for them, the Egyptian Pharaohs came hard this time, scored the only game of the match and earned a 5 point lead.

    When you realise the Nigerian Super Eagles will be missing the AFCON tournament for the second time.

    What a disappointment!

    https://twitter.com/ebuka_akara/status/714891049244758017

    Kuku kill us in this country.

    https://twitter.com/Mr_Svengali/status/714884969458507777

    Could this be why they didn’t win the game?

    https://twitter.com/UNCLE_AJALA/status/714907816931303425

    The team are now a shadow of what they used to be.

    Who is to be held responsible for disappointing Nigerians like this?

    Could it be the exchange rate?

    Shade!

    On the bright side, they’ve helped us save our money.

    The team begged Nigerians sha..

    But apology cannot buy fuel or wipe disappointment sha.

    In the end, Arsenal FC still takes the biggest L.

    Maryam

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  • Meet the New Nigerian Goalkeeper, Who Just Happens to Be Super Hot


    The Nigerian national football team has done something. Yes, they have. They have hired this man, Carl Ikeme, this tall, cold bottle of Ribena as the new goal keeper for the national team.

    If they were trying to sell more tickets to ladies, they have succeeded. Their jazzman is on blood. When your goalkeeper looks like that, you just support your country. I mean, have you seen him.

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    And the ladies agree with me. Yesterday, after the Nigeria’s Super Eagles tweeted from their official handle, asking Nigerians on Twitter to welcome Carl Ikeme, ladies went HAM. This is a comprehensive list of everything we think about Carl:

    He’s a keeper

    No not just of balls. I mean I’d totally keep him. Wouldn’t you?

    If you won’t, look at him again:

    Hot goalkeepers are the reason girls go to the World Cup.

    If you don’t think so, look at him again:

    We would definitely give him Glucose

    https://twitter.com/H_L_MA/status/638801535850442754

    If you won’t, please just look at him again:

    He can catch us anytime

    https://twitter.com/IsyNene/status/638724459373924353

    If you won’t wait, obviously you have a problem, but look at him again:

    Because we have a one or two things to tell him

    If you don’t, fix yourself up, but in the meantime, look at him AGAIN:

    Why would anyone want to score and make him sad?

    Must you score?

    He’s the perfect boyfriend

    He can literally catch you when you fall.

    But there’s an important question

    Answer please.

     

    Oh and when he’s not being this hot, he is a footballer who plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers as a goalkeeper. Don’t keep this to yourself, share this!

    Odunayo

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