AFCON
Osimhen’s girlfriend sparks controversy as she chooses Cameroon over Nigeria
The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 has set the stage for passionate football fans, sparking excitement and emotions right from the start.
The tournament officially commenced on Saturday night, January 13, 2023, in Ivory Coast, marking the beginning of thrilling matches and captivating moments.
While the focus is on the football action on the pitch, off-field stories often capture attention.
Victor Osimhen‘s girlfriend, Stefanie Kim Ladewig, recently made headlines with her public support for Cameroon over Nigeria.
This declaration came just before Nigeria’s crucial Group A opener against Equatorial Guinea.
Taking to her Instagram stories, Stefanie shared a video of the Indomitable Lions in a joyful moment, captioning it with four Cameroon flags.
This show of support for Cameroon, her mother’s homeland, stirred conversations among football enthusiasts, as many see international tournaments as a time to rally behind their national teams.
Stefanie’s allegiance to Cameroon is rooted in her family background, as her mother, Sarah Agbortabi, hails from Kumba, Cameroon, while her father is of German descent.
The public display of support for Cameroon holds personal significance for Stefanie, especially considering the emotional tribute she penned in December 2018 following her mother’s passing, where she described her mother as ‘a living angel’.
As AFCON 2023 continues to unfold, the tournament not only showcases football talent but also sheds light on the personal stories and connections that shape the players’ lives off the field.
AFCON
NFF appoints Finidi George new Super Eagles head coach
The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed Finidi George as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, beating Emmanuel Amuneke to the job.
George, a former international player, served as an assistant to José Santos Peseiro before taking over in an interim capacity for two friendly matches in Morocco last month.
George’s immediate task will be to lead the Super Eagles in two crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and Benin Republic.
These matches, to be held in Uyo and Abidjan, respectively, are must-win encounters as Nigeria currently sits in third place in Group C of the African campaign, behind Rwanda and South Africa.
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FIFA Ranking: Nigeria soar to 28th ahead Ivory Coast after AFCON silver win
Nigeria has made a significant jump in the latest FIFA Ranking, now sitting ahead of AFCON champions Cote d’Ivoire and Erling Haaland’s Norway.
After their impressive showing at the AFCON 2023 tournament, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed 14 places in the FIFA World Ranking. They are now ranked 28th in the world and the third-best team in Africa.
Despite their heartbreaking 2-1 loss to host nation Cote d’Ivoire in the final, Nigeria’s performance earned them plenty of praise. Led by coach Jose Peseiro, the young Nigerian side impressed throughout the tournament, narrowly missing out on a fourth AFCON title.
This move from 42nd to 28th is the highest climb for the Super Eagles in 11 years, matching their position in May 2013. They now sit behind Morocco, who moved up one spot to 12th, and Senegal, who are ranked 17th after moving up three places.
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Nigeria 1-2 Cote D’ivoire: Haller hits winner as Ivory Coast beat Super Eagles to take AFCON title
Sebastien Haller scored a dramatic late winner as Ivory Coast fought back to beat Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final, completing a remarkable turnaround to claim their third continental title.
Nigeria initially looked set to repeat their group stage victory over Ivory Coast with a 1-0 lead, courtesy of captain William Troost-Ekong’s header late in the first half. However, Franck Kessie equalized just after the hour mark, and Haller scored the winning goal in the 81st minute, sparking wild celebrations among the Ivory Coast fans.
This victory adds to Ivory Coast’s titles in 1992 and 2015 and brings them level with Nigeria on three Cup of Nations triumphs overall, joining Egypt, Cameroon, and Ghana as the most successful teams in the tournament’s history. Nigeria missed the chance to match Ghana’s four victories.
Despite being led by reigning African player of the year Victor Osimhen, Nigeria was considered the strongest team in the competition. However, Ivory Coast’s determination proved too much, making them the first host country to win the AFCON since 2006.
Former captain Didier Drogba, who led the Ivory Coast team that lost to Egypt in the 2006 final, witnessed this stunning victory as a spectator.
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