By James Agberebi 08 January 2024 | 11:10 am Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will go far at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The Eagles will begin their quest for a fourth AFCON title on Sunday, 14 January against Equatorial Guinea in Group A. They will play AFCON 2023 hosts Côte d’Ivoire and… HARRISON, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 02: Alex Iwobi #18 of Nigeria passes against Ecuador at Red Bull Arena on June 02, 2022 in Harrison, New Jersey. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will go far at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The Eagles will begin their quest for a fourth AFCON title on Sunday, 14 January against Equatorial Guinea in Group A. They will play AFCON 2023 hosts Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau later in the tournament. In a chat with the Super Eagles media, Iwobi stated that Nigerian fans should be rest assured that they will make them proud. “The fans know the quality we have in the team, from each man that is in the squad and the ones that didn’t make the squad, there is a lot of talents in the squad. “We have confidence we can go far in this competition, but we have to prove it and assure the fans that we can prove ourselves. They can be sure we will make the nation proud.” The Fulham forward described the team’s preparation in Abu Dhabi as a good one. “Preparation has been good, we are in Abu Dhabi right now. We have got some friendlies to warm up before the AFCON. “Everyone is almost complete here, the squad is almost complete and we are also training well.” On Sunday the Eagles thrashed a local club in Abu Dhabi 12-0 with in a test game with Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Umar Sadiq and Moses Simon scoring. Today (Monday), they will take on Guinea in a friendly game. Sport NOW Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will go far at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The Eagles will begin their quest for a fourth AFCON title on Sunday, 14 January against Equatorial Guinea in Group A. They will play AFCON 2023 hosts Côte d’Ivoire and… 7 hours ago The Federal Government, yesterday, announced the approval of N12 billion to clear the debts owed players and officials of the Super Eagles ahead of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on Saturday in Cote d’Ivoire. 1 day ago Liverpool survived an Arsenal barrage to steal a place in the FA Cup fourth round in dramatic fashion as a pair of late goals sealed their gritty 2-0 win on Sunday. 1 day ago Pep Guardiola lauded Kevin De Bruyne as a “unique” talent after the Belgian playmaker’s return to action in Manchester City’s FA Cup rout of Huddersfield. 1 day ago The Federal Government on Sunday approved the payment of N12 billon outstanding backlog of salaries and allowances for Nigeria’s national teams of various sports. 1 day ago The Secretary General of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, is optimistic that the Super Eagles will live up to expectations of Nigerians in the African Nations Cup holding in Cote d’Ivoire. 1 day ago Contrary to news making the rounds that Super Eagles goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi, is set to face internal disciplinary charges for misconduct in his club, Moroka Swallow in South Africa, the player has come to debunk the story. 1 day ago Liverpool midfielder, Dominik Szoboszlai, will miss today’s FA Cup third-round match at Arsenal because of a hamstring injury. 1 day ago Mario Zagallo, who reached the World Cup final a record five times, winning four, as a player and then a coach with Brazil, has died. He was 92. 2 days ago A foremost Nigerian social commentator and community leader, Morris Monye, has been appointed as Chairman of the Delta State Esports Association. Monye’s appointment was announced by the President of the Nigerian Esports Association, Yahaya Maikori, on Saturday, January 6th , 2024. In a statement made available to The Guardian, Morris Monye noted that Esports has…
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