Super Eagles new darling Nwabali explains why he shouted at most capped player on the pitch Iwobi
Published: February 03, 2024
Nigeria advanced to the semifinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday evening, beating Angola 1-0 thanks to Ademola Lookman's first half strike.    One of the lasting images from the game came in the 59th minute when goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was pictured shouting at one of the senior players in t...
'One of the hardest we've played' - Ola Aina reckons Angola proved a tough nut to crack for Super Eagles 
Published: February 03, 2024
Speaking to reporters in the mixed zone shortly after Nigeria's hard-fought 1-0 win over Angola, Super Eagles wingback Ola Aina admitted that the Palancas Negras proved a tough nut to crack for the three-time African champions on Friday evening.   The Super Eagles saw off a spirited Angola side at the  Fe...
Key stats NGA v ANG: Osimhen most shots; Lookman most fouled; Aina top tackler; Onyeka top aerial duels 
Published: February 03, 2024
Nigeria became the first team to book their place in the semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations having beaten Angola by a solitary goal on Friday evening.   Allnigeriasoccer.com takes a look at the key statistics from the game at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan. While Victor Osimhen didn&#...
'Could have scored a second goal' - Peseiro stands by Zaidu as he explains fullback role in 3-4-3 system 
Published: February 03, 2024
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro defended the performance of Zaidu Sanusi after his side's 1-0 victory over Angola in a quarterfinal clash of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    In a pulsating confrontation, Nigeria booked a semifinal ticket thanks to Ademola Lookman's match-winning goal in the 41st minute a...
'We don't care about who scores' - MotM Moses Simon defends Osimhen over four-game goal drought 
Published: February 03, 2024
Speaking at the post-match conference after the Super Eagles' victory over Angola, Moses Simon, who was named the official Man of the Match, shared his views on Victor Osimhen's inability to score chances that have come his way at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Since scoring the Super Eagles' only goa...
'I was angry' - Peseiro admits Troost-Ekong snitched on Onyeka before midfielder's substitution in historic win  
Published: February 03, 2024
Nigeria cemented their position as one of the dominant teams at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, beating Angola 1-0 to advance to the semifinals of the competition on Friday evening.    The highest Fifa ranked team remaining in the tournament secured qualification to the last four thanks to Ademola Lookman, who ...
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Three hits and three flops from Super Eagles 1-0 win against Angola 
Published: February 02, 2024
In a thrilling quarterfinal clash between Nigeria and Angola, the Super Eagles secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory, showcasing an array of standout performances and some moments of disappointment.   The match, filled with intensity and strategic maneuvers, provided fans with plenty to discuss as they dissected the...
Super Eagles player ratings: Simon pulls the strings; Lookman decisive; Nwabali good; Troost-Ekong solid, Zaidu jumpy
Published: February 02, 2024
The Super Eagles defeated Angola 1-0 in the quarterfinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Nigerian players involved in the game.   The starters   Goalkeeper   Stanley Nwabali: Made a good save early on in the game but was largely ...
2023 AFCON Nigeria 1 Angola 0: Five observations from Super Eagles win against Palancas Negras
Published: February 02, 2024
Nigeria progressed to the semifinal of the ongoing AFCON tournament on Friday evening after defeating Angola  1-0 in the quarterfinal, courtesy of a goal from Ademola Lookman.    Allnigeriasoccer.com presents five observations from the victory at the Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan.    1. Nwa...
2023 AFCON Nigeria 1 Angola 0: Lookman's first half goal clinches semifinal spot for Super Eagles 
Published: February 02, 2024
Nigeria booked their place in the semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations courtesy of a 1-0 triumph over Angola on Friday evening.   Angolan forward Mabululu got the first shot on target of the game in the 4th minute but Stanley Nwabali parried the ball away. superbly. A cross from Frank Onyeka found Vi...
Nwabali aims to equal record held by Ogedegbe, Shorunmu; 7 other things to note on Nigeria starting XI
Published: February 02, 2024
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal clash against Angola at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, kickoff 1800 hours Nigerian time.    Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff  brings you eight things to note on the starting lineu...
Super Eagles starting XI v Angola: Nwabali, Troost-Ekong, Osimhen start; Iwobi, Onyeka double pivot
Published: February 02, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that the Nigeria starting lineup to face Angola in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has been announced by manager Jose Peseiro ahead of the team's departure to the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium.    The big news sees Stanley Nwabili included i...
Hat-trick hero Adebayo, 2021 Super Eagles invitee Olise join Liverpool, Arsenal stars in PL TOTW
Published: February 02, 2024
Nigerian striker Elijah Adebayo and 2021 Super Eagles invitee Michael Olise have been named in whoscored.com's Premier League Team of the Week. They were named alongside Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus and  Liverpool duo of  Conor Bradley and Luis Diaz who impressed in the Reds' victory over Chelsea on Wed...
Confirmed Nigeria team news: Super Eagles official reveals Nwabali is available for selection against Angola 
Published: February 02, 2024
In a matter of hours, Nigeria's Super Eagles will be facing off with Angola's  Palancas Negras in a quarterfinal clash at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Super Eagles Media Officer Babafemi Raji has confirmed an exclusive story published by by allnigeriasoccer.com, two days ago, stating that goalkeepe...
Angola team news: Dangerman Gelson Dala, top assister Fredy get the medical green light to face Nigeria 
Published: February 02, 2024
Angola national team coach Pedro Gonçalves will be able to count on the services of two key players Gelson Dala and Fredy on Friday evening when they face African powerhouse Nigeria in the quarterfinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   According to Angola Press Agency, Dala and Fredy have been cleared by A...