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The Super Eagles of Nigeria narrowly defeated Cote d'Ivoire 1-0 in their second group game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, and former Nigeria captain, Sunday Oliseh, picked three standout players in the game.
Sunday Oliseh, a revered figure in Nigerian football and former Borussia Dortmund star, didn't hold back his praise for the standout performers of the match.
Standout Performances Earn Praise from Oliseh
In a passionate tweet, Oliseh singled out three players for their exceptional contributions. "Ola Aina! Ola Aina !! Ola Aina!!! What a vintage, Naija like, exceptional performance he put up, as Super Eagles got their groove on to down Cote d'Ivoire 1-0.
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19:57 - 19.01.2024
Ivory Coast vs Nigeria: Ex-Super Eagles boss Rohr ‘happy for his players’ after win over AFCON 2023 hosts (VIDEO)
The German gaffer was full of praise for his former wards after they beat AFCON 2023 hosts Ivory Coast
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06:45 - 20.01.2024
Ahmed Musa declares: AFCON is not about beauty, nobody cares about technique
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa says AFCON is not about beauty or technique in reaction to comments made by Ghana's Andre Ayew.
"Frank Onyeka & Calvin Bassey worked herculean too! Bravo boys,” he expressed as reported by Soccernet.
Super Eagles' journey in AFCON
Under the strategic management of Jose Peseiro, the Super Eagles are making significant strides in the tournament. Currently positioned second in Group A with four points, they're hot on the heels of Equatorial Guinea, leading only by goal difference.
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Victor Osimhen's standout performance earning him the Man of the Match, along with the commendable efforts of Nottingham forward Ola Aina and Fulham's Calvin Bassey, has bolstered the team's confidence.
As the tournament progresses, Nigeria is gearing up for a pivotal match against Guinea-Bissau. A win here is crucial for the Super Eagles to advance to the next round and maintain their momentum in the 2023 AFCON.
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