'He's not your typical number 10' - Okocha issues verdict on Iheanacho's new role at AFCON
Published: January 20, 2022
Nigeria legend Austin Okocha, who knows a thing or two about being a playmaker, has issued his verdict on Kelechi Iheanacho's new role at the Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria's caretaker boss Augustine Eguavoen has seemingly handed over the playmaking duties to Iheanacho, who is predominantly a second striker these d...
Iheanacho aims thinly-veiled dig at Rohr as he reveals two things Eagles have learned under Eguavoen
Published: January 20, 2022
Speaking to reporters in the mixed zone shortly after Nigeria recorded their third successive win at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Kelechi Iheanacho was delighted to finish the group phase with a hundred percent record. The Leicester City striker has insisted that the Super Eagles are not under pressure to win the...
Official Man of the Match Ekong reveals the biggest message from win vs Guinea-Bissau
Published: January 20, 2022
William Troost-Ekong was heavily criticized for his performance for club and country in the weeks leading up to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, so much so that he deleted his social media accounts.The Watford defender is beginning to prove his doubters wrong with some solid displays in the heart of the Super Eagles def...
Eguavoen explains why Sadiq started vs Guinea-Bissau despite not finding his feet first two games
Published: January 20, 2022
Augustine Eguavoen has explained why he handed a starting debut to Umar Sadiq in his side's 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in their last group game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles caretaker coach openly criticized Sadiq for his shoddy performance off the bench against Egypt and Sudan but decided to s...
Osimhen names three Super Eagles players who impressed him the most vs Guinea-Bissau
Published: January 19, 2022
Victor Osimhen has namechecked the three Super Eagles players who impressed him the most during the 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations clash on Wednesday night. The Napoli striker was originally included in the Super Eagles squad list for the ongoing tournament in Cameroon but was forced to wi...
Super Eagles player ratings : Iheanacho creator; Simon super-sub; Ekong shines; Ejuke promising
Published: January 19, 2022
Nigeria's Super Eagles finished their Group D campaign in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with maximum nine points after their 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday evening at the Roumde Adjia stadium, Garoua. Umar Sadiq dispatched the ball into the bottom left corner ten minutes after the restart to open the scori...
Eight things to note on Nigeria's starting lineup to face Guinea-Bissau
Published: January 19, 2022
Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for Wednesday evening's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations match against Guinea-Bissau.The Super Eagles are aiming to become the only team to finish the group stage with a hundred percent record.Allnigeriasoccer.com brings you eight things to note o...
Confirmed Nigeria Starting XI : Three former Arsenal players, Uzoho, Ebuehi, Sadiq start
Published: January 19, 2022
Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has pulled a fast one on curious journalists who quizzed him during the pre-match press conference on his starting lineup for Wednesday evening's Africa Cup of Nations tie against Guinea-Bissau.The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner has made as as many as eight changes to the...
Ex-Gunner makes full Nigeria debut 2,264 days after winning MVP FIFA U17 World Cup
Published: January 19, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that former Arsenal starlet Kelechi Nwakali will make his starting debut for the Super Eagles when they take on Guinea-Bissau in their final group game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday evening. Prior to the kickoff of the ongoing tournament in Cameroon, the Di...
Team news : Eguavoen decides on starting goalkeeper for Super Eagles clash vs Guinea-Bissau
Published: January 19, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has decided on the starting goalkeeper for the national team's final Group D fixture at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations against Guinea-Bissau at Roumdé Adjia Stadium, Garoua. This website can report with certainty that Omonia Nicosia ...
Super Eagles captain Musa sends message to Nigerians before AFCON clash vs Guinea-Bissau
Published: January 19, 2022
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has sent a message to Nigerians and fans of the national team ahead of their final group game against Guinea-Bissau.  Nigeria's caretaker boss Augustine Eguavoen is expected to give minutes to some fringe players in the squad in this evening's clash and these days Musa falls into the ...
Agent confirms Super Eagles star is signing multi-year Watford deal, subject to medical
Published: January 19, 2022
English Premier League side Watford are on the verge of announcing the capture of Super Eagles winger Samuel Kalu on a multi-year contract, the player's agent William D'avila has confirmed.   Kalu has agreed personal terms with the Hornets, paving the way for him to travel to the United Kingdom to undergo a tradition...
Interim Super Eagles coach Eguavoen reveals the strengths he sees in Guinea-Bissau team
Published: January 19, 2022
Nigeria's caretaker boss Augustine Eguavoen has reiterated that he is not underestimating the Guinea-Bissau side in Wednesday evening's last group game at Roumdé Adjia Stadium, Garoua.  The Super Eagles are aiming to be the only team to finish the group stage with a hundred percent record - something that could not ...
8 Nigerian transfers you may have missed due to AFCON including 3 Super Eagles midfielders
Published: January 19, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com has compiled a list of eight confirmed transfers involving Nigeria-eligible players you may have missed due to the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, including three Super Eagles stars changing clubs. Super Eagles midfielder Azubuike Okechukwu is first on the list. The 2016 Olympics bronze medalist ha...
'A very good player' - Watford icon admits he would not have liked to face Super Eagles striker
Published: January 18, 2022
Legendary Watford defender Lloyd Doyley has admitted that he would not have liked to come up against Emmanuel Dennis during his playing days because the Super Eagles striker is a very good player. Dennis has fallen off the radar in these parts since the start of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations - a tournament that he w...