Nigerian Striker, Adefolarin Durosinmi Backs Super Eagles For AFCON Title

Nigerian striker Adefolarin Durosinmi believes the Super Eagles have all it takes to win the 2023 AFCON title in Ivory Coast.

Adefolarin Durosinmi made this prediction after the Super Eagles went against all odds to defeat the hosts of the tournament, Ivory Coast, 1-0 to remain positive about progressing to the next round of the tournament.

This win came after the Eagles recorded a disappointing 1-1 draw in their opening Group A game against Equatorial Guinea on January 14.

In the game against the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire on January 18, William Troost-Ekong silenced the Ivorian supporters in the 54th minute by converting a spot-kick after Victor Osimhen was fouled in the penalty box.

The Elephants failed to muster an equalizer despite constant attempts, as the Eagles held on for a historic victory that rekindled their hopes of winning the 2023 AFCON title.

Adefolarin Durosinmi, 33, who has scored six goals in 15 games for Thailand’s top league club, Nakhon Pathom United, believes that Napoli striker, Osimhen, can lead Nigeria to a fourth AFCON title.

“It was a great win for the Eagles and that victory has sparked a lot of confidence among every Nigerian”, Durosinmi told the Punch.

“It was a spirited and professional performance from the team. They knew it wasn’t going to be easy and they were ready to fight.

“To be honest I want them to win the AFCON and I believe we can win a fourth AFCON title in Ivory Coast if they stick together like they did.”

He added, “Osimhen with the help of the team can lead the Eagles to the title.

“He has had a hand in the goals we have scored so far; he is one of the key players in the team.”

Super Eagles’ next game in the competition is against Guinea-Bissau at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 22. A draw in the game is enough to seal the Eagles’ progress to the next round.

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Transfer Update On Mbappe, Alcantara, Joelinton, Reguilon, Diallo, Broja, Others

The 25-year-old French superstar Kylian Mbappe has received an offer from Paris Saint-Germain for a new deal worth 100 million euros per season, according to AS.

Rayan Ait-Nouri, a 22-year-old defender for Wolves and Algeria, is being pursued by Arsenal and Liverpool, Football Transfers claimed.

Liverpool are not ready to sell Thiago Alcantara, a 32-year-old Spanish midfielder, although Flamengo of Brazil and Al-Ettifaq of the Saudi Pro League are interested in him, according to TeamTalk.

Newcastle will examine their January transfer intentions this week during a special meeting in response to the injury of their 27-year-old Brazilian midfielder Joelinton, the Guardian claimed.

Sporting CP and Sweden attacker Viktor Gyokeres, 25, is not a target for Chelsea despite speculations of a £73 million offer, the Guardian claimed.

Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford have verbally agreed to a loan deal for 27-year-old Spanish defender Sergio Reguilon, with no buyout clause, transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano claimed.

Amad Diallo, a 21-year-old winger from the Ivory Coast, has drawn interest from Middlesbrough, but Manchester United want to hold onto him after he showed promise in training, the Mail claimed.

Liverpool are still interested in the 20-year-old English defender, Levi Colwill though he just signed a long-term contract with Chelsea last summer, 90min claimed.

Joshua Zirkzee, a 22-year-old Dutch forward for Bologna, is a summer transfer target for Manchester United, according to Friedrich Plettenberg.

The 22-year-old Chelsea and Albanian forward Armando Broja is a target for Wolves. However, his future at Stamford Bridge will probably depend on whether or not they buy a striker this month, the Guardian claimed.

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