Super Eagles recovery session: Osimhen, Onyeka among 5 players rested; Onyedika trains fully; Musa individual 
Published: February 04, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles have started their preparations for Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal match against South Africa, with a training session held at the Ecole Nationale de la Police on Sunday.    The players who did not feature in the 1-0 win against Angola tr...
'Ajayi is doing a great work at the back' - Former Nigeria coach celebrates Super Eagles unsung hero 
Published: February 04, 2024
Former Nigeria coach and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Sunday Oliseh has insisted that Semi Ajayi has been a significant player for the Super Eagles from a tactical perspective at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations although he has not earned enough plaudits for his performances in Ivory Coast.    The West B...
'He's a solder' - Iwobi responds to on-the-field incident with Nwabali in Super Eagles win against Angola
Published: February 04, 2024
Alex Iwobi has responded to an on-the-field incident with Stanley Nwabali during the second half of Nigeria's 1-0 win over Angola in a quarterfinal clash at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.    The Super Eagles goalkeeper was pictured shouting at Iwobi - the most capped player on the pitch -  shortly af...
South Africa coach Hugo Broos hails 'very good player' Lookman, vows to exploit Nigeria's weaknesses
Published: February 04, 2024
South Africa beat Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties on Saturday night to set up a semifinal clash with Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   With neither team scoring in regulation and extra time, Mamelodi Sundowns star and penalty specialist Ronwen Williams was the hero for Bafana Bafana as he became the first...
2013 AFCON winner Victor Moses not currently negotiating new deal with Spartak 
Published: February 04, 2024
The future of 2013 Africa Cup of Nations-winning winger Victor Moses at Russian Premier League club Spartak Moscow remains up in the air.    The retired Nigeria international has entered the last four months of his contract with the Muscovites and could be departing the club at the end of the current season as ...
2023 AFCON Golden Glove: Five reasons Nwabali deserves to win best goalkeeper award
Published: February 04, 2024
In the thrilling spectacle of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, one name has consistently stood out among the goalkeepers – Nwabali. His outstanding performances between the posts have not only been crucial to his team's success but have also positioned him as a top contender for the prestigious Golden Glove - awar...
'I am certain of that' - Hugo Broos insists Bafana Bafana won't be under pressure against Super Eagles 
Published: February 04, 2024
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has inisisted that his side are under no pressure heading into the semifinal clash with Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. The 1996 Africa champions had to labor hard to book their place in the last four for the first time in 24 years, beating Cape Verde thro...
Nwaneri trains with Arsenal first team ahead of Klopp's final visit to Emirates Stadium as Liverpool coach
Published: February 04, 2024
Manager Mikel Arteta invited England U17 international of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri to train with the first team on Saturday, on the eve of his side's highly anticipated Premier League clash against Liverpool, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    The Gunners had their last preparation at the Emirates Stadi...
'Going to be a big one' - Toast of South Africa right now, Ronwen Williams looking forward to facing Osimhen
Published: February 04, 2024
Ronwen Williams was the hero for South Africa as they beat Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties in the quarterfinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro to set up a semifinal showdown with favorites Nigeria.   The Mamelodi Sundowns glovesman made four saves in the pena...
2023 AFCON: Bafana Bafana beat Blue Sharks to set up semifinal meeting with Super Eagles
Published: February 04, 2024
Rivalry is set to be rekindled as the Super Eagles will face South Africa in the semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday evening. The Bafana Bafana cemented their place in the last four for the first time since the 2000 edition of the tournament having beaten the Blue Sharks 2-1 on penalties on Sa...
Nwabali wins CAF's Save of the Day, Super Eagles GK says he needs to make a save for the country
Published: February 03, 2024
Stanley Nwabali's incredible stop in the 89th minute of the Super Eagles' slim win over Angola in the quarterfinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has been named the CAF Save of the Day.  With one minute left on the clock, Zito Luvumbo found himself facing the Nigerian back line after receiving a pass f...
'If I don't score, I go back defending' - Osimhen willing to put Super Eagles success above personal glory
Published: February 03, 2024
Victor Osimhen has vowed to place the success of the Super Eagles above personal glory at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    In terms of goals scored, the Napoli superstar has yet to reach the heights expected of him with just one goal to his name after five appearances at the ongoing tournament in Ivory Coast....
George misses out on Chelsea Goal of the Month award for fourth month in a row
Published: February 03, 2024
Talented England youth teamer of Nigerian descent Tyrique George has missed out on Chelsea's Goal of the Month for the fourth consecutive month.   The official website of Chelsea announced on Saturday that Lionesses forward Lauren James scooped the January accolade for her volleyed strike in the Blues' ...
Why Super Eagles would prefer to face Bafana Bafana over Blue Sharks in 2023 AFCON semifinal
Published: February 03, 2024
In a scintillating 2023 Africa Cup of Nations  quarterfinal matchup, the Super Eagles made their way through to the semi-finals after narrowly edging past Angola in a 1-0 victory, courtesy of Ademola Lookman's first half strike after receiving the ball on a silver platter from Moses Simon's fantastic wing pl...
'There's still work to be done' - Most experienced Super Eagles AFCON player Omeruo not getting carried away
Published: February 03, 2024
Kasimpasa central defender Kenneth Omeruo is not getting carried awa despite the Super Eagles advancing to the last four of the Africa Cup of Nations, with their fourth consecutive win and clean sheet on the bounce.   With nineteen games under his belt spread across four tournaments, Omeruo is the most experienc...