'The players on the bench whispering' - Arteta explains why he brought Nwaneri on against West Ham
Published: February 12, 2024
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Ethan Nwaneri who made his second appearance in the Premier League in the Gunners' 6-0 thrashing of West Ham on Sunday afternoon. The 16-year-old had not featured for Arsenal since his cameo against Brentford last season where he broke the reco...
'Nigeria were exhausted' - Elephants coach reveals what he told his players at halftime to spark comeback
Published: February 12, 2024
 Ivory Coast's interim manager Emerse Fae.has revealed what he told his players at halftime to spark their stunning second half comeback in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.    The Super Eagles struggled to put pressure on the Elephants goalmouth in the first half but took the lead ag...
iLOTBET crowns its final AFCON champion: Another iPhone 15 goes home!
Published: February 12, 2024
Congratulations to all our amazing participants in the iLOTBET 2023 AFCON iPhone Giveaway!  We were blown away by your passion, predictions, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. A special shoutout to our three previous iPhone winners, who are already enjoying their incredible prizes.    But the celebra...
'He's a genius in football' - Peseiro responds to Jose Mourinho backing Super Eagles to win AFCON final 
Published: February 12, 2024
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has responded to comments made by Jose Mourinho before the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final, in which he showed his support for his compatriot and Super Eagles to win the competition for a fourth time.    On Rio Ferdinand's 'FIVE' podcast, Mourinho revealed that he was s...
'Lost balls without pressure' - Peseiro admits Super Eagles were a shadow version of themselves in loss to CIV
Published: February 12, 2024
Jose Peseiro has admitted that the Super Eagles were nervous in their 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, February 11.   Nigeria did not perform at their best because they decided to stick to their defensive game despite reaching the final and fell short when it matt...
'It's the truth' - Peseiro confesses Super Eagles were second-best to Cinderella team Elephants in AFCON final
Published: February 12, 2024
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has admitted that the Super Eagles were second best to the Elephants in Sunday night's dramatic 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.   Ivory Coast, the Cinderella team of the tournament, were crowned kings of the continent for a third time ...
Super Eagles player ratings: Iwobi, Aina exposed; Nwabali blemish; Ekong hero to zero; Onyeka, Bassey standouts
Published: February 12, 2024
The Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations played on Sunday night at Stade Stadium of Ebimpé.   Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Nigerian players involved in the game.   The starters Goalkeeper   Stanley Nwabali: He made some good saves ...
2023 AFCON final Nigeria 1 CIV 2: Five observations from Super Eagles disappointing loss to Elephants
Published: February 11, 2024
Ivory Coast won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in Sunday's final at the  Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.   William Troost-Ekong scored first for Nigeria while Frank Kessie equalized for the host in the 62nd minute.    Sébastien Haller scored the winning goal i...
Nigeria 1 CIV 2: Troost-Ekong breaks record but Elephants come from behind to stun Super Eagles in AFCON final
Published: February 11, 2024
Ivory Coast have won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over the Super Eagles in Sunday's final at the  Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.    Ivory Coast got the first sight at goal in the 6th minute with Simon Adingra making a low cross into the penalty area ...
2023 AFCON final: Five things Peseiro must do to avoid defeat against Ivory Coast 
Published: February 11, 2024
As the excitement reaches its crescendo and the stage is set for the highly anticipated 2023 AFCON final showdown between two footballing powerhouses, Nigeria's head coach, José Peseiro, finds himself facing a pivotal moment in his coaching career.   With the eyes of the continent fixed upon him and his tea...
'Winning AFCON will be a highlight of my career' - Peseiro eyes history with Nigeria
Published: February 11, 2024
Jose Peseiro has admitted that winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will be a highlight of his career.    Nigeria are aiming to win the Africa Cup of Nations for the fourth time and come up against Ivory Coast at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan on Sunday night, with the hosts targeting the third title...
16yo Nigeria-eligible player subbed in as Arsenal set club record in 6-0 rout of West Ham
Published: February 11, 2024
Anglo-Nigerian winger Ethan Nwaneri made his second-ever Premier League appearance on Sunday afternoon when Arsenal blew away West Ham 6-0  in a Premier League fixture played at the London Stadium.   Sunday's rout of the Hammers was the biggest-ever away win recorded by Arsenal in the Premier League.   ...
2023 AFCON final: Five tactical gains of Super Eagles starting lineup against Ivory Coast 
Published: February 11, 2024
The Nigerian national football team's starting lineup for the highly and eagerly anticipated AFCON 2023 final against Ivory Coast has been disclosed, showcasing what looks like a potent 3-4-3 formation, heralding a tactical masterclass that promises to shake up the pitch.   Peseiro's decision to stick to...
Super Eagles starting XI v CIV: Zaidu is back; Chukwueze, Onyeka, Iwobi, Bassey, Osimhen start; Simon out
Published: February 11, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Sunday night's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast following the conclusion of a team meeting before the team's trip to the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.    The big...
'We were on the verge of losing' - Peseiro reveals Super Eagles worst game at 2023 AFCON
Published: February 11, 2024
Speaking ahead of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast, manager Jose Peseiro has confessed that the Super Eagles played their worst game of the competition in the semifinal win against South Africa.    In a dramatic game at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké, Nigeria edged a nail-biting en...