Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Ghana’s Black Stars to Share Hotel During AFCON 2023

In a surprising turn of events, Nigeria’s Super Eagles and eternal rivals, Ghana’s Black Stars, are set to share accommodations at the luxurious 5-star Pullman Hotel during the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

This decision adds an extra layer of anticipation and excitement to their longstanding football rivalry.

Group A, where the Super Eagles find themselves, consists of hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau.

The team, led by coach Jose Peseiro, is scheduled to play their first two games against Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea and the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire at the Alassane Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan. Their final group game against the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau will take place at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.

The Super Eagles are expected to touch down in Abidjan for AFCON 2023 on Wednesday, January 10, setting the stage for a thrilling tournament.

Meanwhile, Ghana’s Black Stars, drawn in Group B alongside seven-time champions Egypt, Cape Verde, and Mozambique, will compete at the Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan during the group stage under the guidance of coach Chris Hughton.

The cohabitation of the two football powerhouses in the Pullman Hotel adds a unique dimension to their storied rivalry, creating an environment of heightened competition even outside the playing field.

Fans and pundits alike eagerly await the clash of these titans, both on and off the pitch.