Super Eagles camp update: Osayi-Samuel is last player to report for international duty 
Published: June 14, 2023
Fenerbahce defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel has arrived at the camp of the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.   Osayi-Samuel arrival completes the list of 23 players invited by Jose Peseiro for the match against Sierra Leone.   With training...
'I got kicked out of U20, U23' - Nwachukwu admits he thought Super Eagles call-up was a joke
Published: June 13, 2023
Divine Nwachukwu has revealed how surprised he was when he got the text of invitation to the Super Eagles squad for their June international.  Nwachukwu was one of the four home-based players invited by Jose Peseiro ahead for the national team's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.  ...
Troost-Ekong discusses return to Super Eagles, NPFL players, possibility of playing in local league
Published: June 13, 2023
 William Troost-Ekong has expressed his delight to be back in the Super Eagles squad for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.    The Watford-owned centre-back said the team have put the pain of missing out on the World Cup behind them and are now looking forward to achieving ...
'Better to do it with a game to spare' - Omeruo wants Super Eagles to qualify for AFCON on Sunday 
Published: June 13, 2023
Former Chelsea central defender Kenneth Omeruo says the Super Eagles are targeting qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a game to spare.    Although the three-time African champions are not under pressure, they have a chance to qualify for the tournament in Ivory Coast when they take on the Leone...
'Akpom is not available for this camp' - Peseiro on the omission of Arsenal product from squad  
Published: June 13, 2023
Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Chuba Akpom remains in the international wilderness, with Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro not calling him up for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.    Akpom mustered 28 goals in thirty eight appearances for Middlesbrough in the regu...
Peseiro reveals why Bendel Insurance young star Nwachukwu was called up for AFCONQ 
Published: June 13, 2023
Speaking to reporters in Lagos, manager Jose Peseiro has explained why he decided to hand a call-up to Bendel Insurance young star Divine Nwachukwu for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.    The former Golden Eaglets star is one of four home-based players in contention to m...
Peseiro explains why Orban, Boniface were not named in Super Eagles AFCONQ squad
Published: June 12, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has revealed exactly why Belgian-based duo Gift Orban and Victor Boniface were omitted from the Super Eagles squad list for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone.    The Ebony Shoe nominees directly participated in 56 goals (42 goals, 14 assists) bet...
Super Eagles camp update: Zaidu, Ahmed Musa link up with squad ahead of AFCONQ 
Published: June 12, 2023
According to the Nigeria Football Federation, only two of the invited players summoned for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone have not reported for international duty, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    Today, Monday, two more players linked up with the squad in the country's...
Super Eagles camp update: Iwobi, Aribo, 17 others report for international duty pre-Sierra Leone 
Published: June 12, 2023
Everton star Alex Iwobi and Southampton midfielder Joe Aribo are among nineteen players who have reported for international duty in Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos ahead of the national team's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.   Twelve other European-based players ...
2023 AFCONQ: The centre-back conundrum facing Peseiro ahead of Sierra Leone clash
Published: June 11, 2023
The Super of Eagles will kickstart their preparation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone tomorrow. Head coach, Jose Peseiro's side need at least a draw to secure their place in the African showpiece next year but they can't afford to take things for ...
Peseiro watches three Super Eagles invitees ahead of AFCON qualifier v Sierra Leone 
Published: June 11, 2023
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro was in attendance at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos on Friday as Rivers United and Bendel Insurance faced off in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) playoffs, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The Portuguese football tactician was at the venue of the match to...
'Hopefully I'll earn that special call-up' - Man Utd-reared winger wants to play for Super Eagles
Published: June 11, 2023
Manchester United academy product Tosin Kehinde has said that he is targeting a call-up to the Super Eagles following his move to Hungarian champions Ferencvaros.    Born in Lagos twenty four years ago, Kehinde is eligible to play for Nigeria as well as England where he grew up, but has pledged his internation...
2023 AFCONQ: Adebayo Adeleye has to prove himself in the absence of suspended Uzoho 
Published: June 10, 2023
Hapoel Jerusalem goalkeeper, Adebayo Adeleye has been recalled to the Super Eagles team ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers game against Sierra Leone. Adeleye got his first call-up to the national team in June last year when Nigeria faced Ecuador in a friendly game and has been named four more times...
Manu Garba names eight players he groomed who have been called up for AFCONQ v Sierra Leone 
Published: June 10, 2023
2013 Fifa U17 World Cup-winning coach, Manu Garba has pointed out that he worked in the past with eight players named in the Super Eagles 23-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.    Garba namechecked Divine Nwachukwu, Adebayo Adeleye, Olorunleke Ojo, Wilfred Ndidi...
'Has great prospects' - Manu Garba reveals Super Eagles invitee Nwachukwu is a star of the future 
Published: June 10, 2023
Respected Nigerian football tactician Manu Garba is delighted over the invitation of Bendel Insurance young sensation Divine Nwachukwu to the senior national team and has tipped the versatile midfielder for a bright future.    The 20-year-old is one of four home-based players picked by manager Jose Peseiro in ...