Peseiro has been under attack for failing to invite players in the local league into the national soccer team.
“Football in Africa is different, it is more physical but there is no pressure.”
The idea is that our people will have the opportunity to go out and mingle.
“We have worked hard and we are ready for the game against Equatorial Guinea.’’
The singer said it was an honour and a dream come true for her.
“The easiest way to get into the Super Eagles these days is to just play for any foreign club.’’
AFCON 2023 is scheduled to start on January 13 and end on February 11.
Mr Akanni said the final list was predictable having former players both fit and unfit in the 41-man list
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, and Algeria’s Achraf Hakimi have been announced as the three finalists in the “Men’s African Player of Year”.
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This was after they defeated hosts Cape Verde 2-1 for a 7-1 aggregate win in the final round of the qualification series.
