Super Eagles starting XI v Bafana Bafana: Nwabali, Onyeka, Osimhen, Osayi-Samuel start; Zaidu out 
Published: February 07, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Wednesday evening's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash with South Africa at the Stade de la Paix, Bouaké.   The big news is that Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi has been omitted from the starting...
'Defence has been rock solid' - Ronwen Williams insists South Africa backline can handle Osimhen, Lookman, Simon 
Published: February 07, 2024
South Africa captain Ronwen Williams was on media duties on Tuesday, on the eve of a blockbuster 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash against Nigeria and one of the questions he was asked was whether he was prepared to potentially face Super Eagles forwards Moses Simon, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.   ...
'It's not only Osimhen' - Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos insists Nigeria team is not all about African POTY 
Published: February 07, 2024
The Super Eagles have a date with South Africa on Wednesday, February 7 and the prize at stake is a place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Nigeria were handed a fitness boost on Tuesday with the return to full training of reigning African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen who was left out ...
Nwabali v Ronwen Williams: Who will come out on top in spectacular advertisement for DStv Premiership?
Published: February 07, 2024
In the heart-pounding saga of the Africa Cup of Nations , Nigeria and South Africa stand at the brink of glory as they clash in the semi-finals on Wednesday.   While the spotlight often shines brightly on the strikers and midfield maestros, it's the custodians of the goal who hold the keys to victory.   ...
Arsenal include four Super Eagles-eligible players in updated UEFA Champions League squad 
Published: February 07, 2024
English Premier League side Arsenal have submitted their updated Champions League squad to European football governing body UEFA following the closure of the January transfer window, with four Super Eagles-eligible players available for selection for the knockout rounds of the competition.    2023 Flying Eagles...
'When I was at Arsenal' - Super Eagles midfielder Iwobi reveals the best player he has ever played with 
Published: February 07, 2024
Speaking ahead of Nigeria's semifinal clash with South Africa at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Aex Iwobi has revealed the best player he's ever played with in his career.    Born in Lagos twenty seven years ago, Iwobi moved to Turkey along with his parents when he was four months and has been living i...
Nigeria v South Africa: Match preview, what to expect, confirmed team news, kickoff time and venue
Published: February 07, 2024
Nigeria will slug it out with South Africa for a ticket in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with the winner set to face the victor between Ivory Coast and DR Congo. The Super Eagles have yet to taste a defeat since the start of the competition and boast of the best defensive record having conceded just ...
Bafana Bafana confirmed team news: History-making winger unavailable for selection against Nigeria 
Published: February 06, 2024
Talented Mamelodi Sundowns winger Thapelo Maseko has been ruled out of South Africa's semifinal clash against Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, manager Hugo Broos confirmed at the pre-match press conference on Tuesday.   Maseko suffered a hamstring injury during Bafana Bafana's shootout win aga...
Super Eagles confirmed team news: Osimhen available for selection against Bafana Bafana 
Published: February 06, 2024
Nigeria will take on South Africa in a mouthwatering 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash on Wednesday and manager Jose Peseiro has been handed a fitness boost ahead of the game with Victor Osimhen recovering from an abdominal discomfort that saw him left out of the traveling squad to Bouaké on Monday night. ...
'Stats don't play the game' - Williams insists he's not bothered by Bafana Bafana's poor record against Nigeria
Published: February 06, 2024
Speaking during the pre-match conference earlier today, South Africa's first-choice goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has said that they are not worried about their poor record against Nigeria ahead of the two nations' semifinal clash tomorrow at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Courtesy of their penalty shoot...
Aina takes a bullet for Peseiro as Nigeria is forced to explain Iheanacho's no-show at press conference
Published: February 06, 2024
Nigeria officials were forced to explain Kelechi Iheanacho's absence at the mandatory pre-match press conference on the eve of the Super Eagles meeting with South Africa in the semifinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Iheanacho was the Super Eagles player selected to accompany Jose Peseiro for the pre...
'Not in our heads' - Peseiro plays down suggestions Super Eagles are favourites to beat Bafana Bafana 
Published: February 06, 2024
Super Eagles head coach José Peseiro has declared that his team are unconcerned about being the favorites ahead of tomorrow's clash with South Africa in the semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Not many gave Nigeria a chance to advance to this stage due to their poor form before the start of the t...
Nwachukwu jets off to Portugal for trial with Sporting de Braga after starring at Morak FC Scouting Tournament
Published: February 06, 2024
Nwachukwu Prince is all set for a move abroad after turning heads at the Morak Football Club U20 scouting tournament held in Lagos last November.   The player was a delight to watch with his exceptional defensive and offensive prowess at the event and thus got the attention of the SC Braga of Portugal scouts at th...
Super Eagles coach Peseiro provides fresh fitness update on Osimhen pre-Bafana Bafana 
Published: February 06, 2024
Speaking at the pre-match press conference before his side's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal showdown with Bafana Bafana, Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro provided a fresh fitness update on Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen.   The reigning African Footballer of the Year was not named in Nigeria's tra...
2023 AFCON: Three Super Eagles players that could give Bafana Bafana a bit of a headache
Published: February 06, 2024
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up to face off against their formidable rivals, South Africa in a semifinal clash of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Allnigeriasoccer.com has identified Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina, and Stanley Nwabali as the three Super Eagles players that could give Bafana Bafana...