'Should have placed it' -  Aina reacts to that big chance he missed in Super Eagles win against Indomitable Lions 
Published: January 29, 2024
Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has been one of the Super Eagles standout players at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations even though he has yet to register a goal or assist.    In a round of 16 clash against the Indomitable Lions, Aina missed a glorious opportunity to double Nigeria's advantage in th...
2023 AFCON: Five reasons Super Eagles should not underestimate bogey team Palancas Negras
Published: January 29, 2024
The upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal clash between the Super Eagles and the Palancas Negras of Angola is poised to be an intriguing encounter.   While the Super Eagles may be seen as the favorites, it is crucial not to underestimate the strength and potential of their Angolan counterparts.  ...
Angola's Portuguese coach namechecks two Super Eagles players who have impressed him at 2023 AFCON
Published: January 29, 2024
Speaking to the media in his homeland, Angola's Portuguese coach Pedro Gonçalves namechecked two Super Eagles players that have caught his eye at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.   The Palancas Negras have become sort of a bogey team for Nigeria as the Super Eagles have only beaten th...
'Many of them play in the Premier League' - Angola coach admits Nigeria squad is full of talented players 
Published: January 29, 2024
Angola's Portuguese coach Pedro Gonçalves is aiming to take the Palancas Negras to the semifinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by beating the Super Eagles in Friday's quarterfinal showdown at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.    Angola thrashed Namibia 3-0 in the round of 16 to set...
Arsenal run the rule over Dutch-Nigerian attacker ahead of potential transfer 
Published: January 29, 2024
According to Football Transfers, Arsenal ran the rule over Super Eagles-eligible Joshua Zirkzee over the weekend as the English club representatives were said to have seen him play for Bologna against AC Milan in a Serie A fixture at the San Siro. The Gunners' representatives must have been pleased with what t...
La Liga club label Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali 'GOAT', hope he's fit to face Angola
Published: January 28, 2024
Spanish La Liga outfit Cádiz have hailed  Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali for his performances at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, labeling him 'GOAT', and are hoping he is fit for Nigeria's clash with Angola on Friday, February 2.   Jose Peseiro decided to name the Chippa United sho...
2023 AFCON: Three hits and three flops from the Super Eagles 2-0 win against Indomitable Lions
Published: January 28, 2024
A mature team display saw Nigeria beat Cameroon 2-0 to advance to the AFCON quarterfinals.  While several Super Eagles shone brightly, a few others failed to rise to the occasion on a night carrying extra scrutiny. Although Nigeria showed enough steel and spirit to overcome Cameroon, certain squad players ha...
2023 AFCON: Here's what Peseiro's assistant said after Super Eagles convincing win over Cameroon 
Published: January 28, 2024
Finidi George, first assistant to Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro, had a brief chat with reporters in the mixed zone shortly after Nigeria's meeting with five-time African champions Cameroon in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations clash on Saturday night.    The Super Eagles took another significant step towar...
Key stats NGA v CMR: Lookman dirtiest player; ​​​​​​​Osimhen most fouled; Bassey top tackler; Troost-Ekong aerial duels
Published: January 28, 2024
Nigeria booked their place in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a comfortable 2-0 win over Cameroon on Saturday night, with Atalanta striker Ademola Lookman at the double.   Allnigeriasoccer.com looks at the key statistics from the win against the Indomitable Lions.    Attack-m...
CAF's Move of the Day: Chelsea-reared defender Aina wins it with incredible skill made popular by Pele
Published: January 28, 2024
Chelsea-reared defender Ola Aina is earning rave reviews for his outstanding performances at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Nigeria legends Segun Odegbami and Daniel Amokachi have gushed over the brilliant showing of the Nottingham Forest star, highlighting that he is one of the most skillfull playe...
'Not really' - Indomitable Lions coach Song not convinced Super Eagles are good enough to win 2023 AFCON
Published: January 28, 2024
Speaking in his post-match conference after Cameroon lost to Nigeria, Indomitable Lions coach Rigobert Song is not convinced that the Super Eagles are good enough to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. A goal in both halves from Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman ensured the Super Eagles continued their campaign in ...
'Great strength to hold off Gonzalez' - Man Utd hail Osimhen for role he played in Lookman's opener
Published: January 28, 2024
English Premier League giants Manchester United monitored proceedings as two great footballing nations Nigeria and Cameroon confronted each other at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan in a round of 16 2023 Africa Cup of Nations clash.   Former Everton, Leicester City and Fulham winger Ademola Lookman...
'If we needed to score' - Peseiro explains decision to bench Iheanacho in win against Cameroon 
Published: January 28, 2024
Jose Peseiro has explained his decision to bench Kelechi Iheanacho in the Super Eagles 2-0 win over the Indomitable Lions on Saturday night.    At his pre-match press conference on Friday, the Portuguese football tactician hinted at Iheanacho getting his first taste of action against Cameroon but the Leiceste...
'Ask the defenders what they suffered' - Peseiro insists Osimhen had a fantastic game despite not scoring 
Published: January 28, 2024
Jose Peseiro has insisted that Victor Osimhen had a fantastic game despite his goal drought extending to three games at the Africa Cup of Nations after firing blanks in Nigeria's impressive 2-0 win over Cameroon in a round of 16 clash on Saturday night.    Although Ademola Lookman stole the headlines with a...
'All the players want him to play' - Peseiro gives update on Nwabali after GK is carried off on a stretcher
Published: January 28, 2024
Nigeria are sweating over the fitness of Stanley Nwabali ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal showdown against Angola on Friday at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.   In what turned out to be their easiest game so far at the 2023 AFCON, the Super Eagles got the job done thanks to a ...