'Moment I have been waiting for' - Okoye ready to step into the shoes of Super Eagles No. 1 Nwabali
Published: November 16, 2024
Maduka Okoye says he is mentally prepared to start in goal for the Super Eagles on Monday evening when they take on Rwanda's Wasps in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.The Udinese goalkeeper has not featured for the Super Eagles since playing the full 90 minutes...
Ola Aina fitness doubt for Nottingham Forest pre-Arsenal, attended to by physios after substitution in Afconq
Published: November 16, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Ola Aina will not make his 45th appearance for the Super Eagles on Monday evening when they takes on Rwanda's Wasps in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.The Nottingham Forest right-back was the only player who did not fly ...
Billed as a battle for the ages by Rwanda coach: 3 Wasps players Super Eagles must watch out for
Published: November 16, 2024
Rwanda's hopes of qualifying for the 2025 African Cup of Nations suffered a significant blow after a 1-0 home loss to Libya on Thursday. With their backs against the wall, Rwanda coach Frank Spittler described the upcoming clash against Nigeria as a battle for the ages, urging his players to deliver a performance that...
Confirmed: Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali to watch Nigeria v Rwanda Afconq from the stands
Published: November 15, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed that Stanley Nwabali will watch the Super Eagles' 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification fixture with Rwanda on Monday, November 18 from the stands.Through his social media account, the Chippa United captain announced the death of his father on Friday morning and, as a r...
'We needed another player' - Troost-Ekong explains why Boniface came off the bench to join Osimhen in attack
Published: November 15, 2024
William Troost-Ekong was on media duties on Thursday night, shortly after the Super Eagles registered a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Gernot Rohr's Benin in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.0ne of the questions he was asked had to do with the introduction of Vi...
Matter of stats BEN v NGA: Lookman top dribbler, Osimhen top shooter, Ndidi top tackler, Bassey touches
Published: November 15, 2024
Nigeria secured their spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as winners of Group D of qualifying following a 1-1 draw with neighbors Republic of Benin at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny on Thursday night.Benin took the lead in the 16th minute when Mohamed Tijani scored with a header from a corner kick delivered by Junio...
'Even Nigeria didn't win there' - Benin coach Rohr surprised by Libya's victory in Rwanda
Published: November 15, 2024
Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has expressed his satisfaction with his side's 1-1 draw with the Super Eagles in the matchday five fixture of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, played at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny on Thursday night.However, the German football tactician was surprised by Libya's victory against...
'This man is too dangerous not to score' - Okoye lauds Super Eagles saviour against Cheetahs, Osimhen
Published: November 15, 2024
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has highlighted Victor Osimhen's standout qualities as a goalscorer, noting that it is almost impossible to stop the Galatasaray striker from getting on the scoresheet.The reigning African Footballer of the Year prevented the Super Eagles from suffering another embarrassing loss to Benin...
'A team that is respected' - Eguavoen defends Super Eagles after underwhelming display against Benin
Published: November 15, 2024
Austin Eguavoen, the interim head coach of the Super Eagles, has responded to concerns about the team's underwhelming performance against Benin on Thursday night.The Super Eagles clinched their spot in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco, despite the shaky performance in the 1-1 draw against Benin ...
2025 Afcon qualifier: Three hits and three flops from Super Eagles 1-1 draw against Cheetahs
Published: November 14, 2024
Nigeria's Super Eagles secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Benin on Thursday night, booking their spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as group winners. While some players shone, others struggled to make an impact. Here's a breakdown of three hits and three flops from the encounter.HitsWilfred NdidiThe Leicester City...
2025 Afconq: Five observations from Super Eagles' 1-1 draw against Benin's Cheetahs
Published: November 14, 2024
Nigeria advanced to the final of the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco after securing a 1-1 draw against Benin on Thursday night.Benin took the lead in the sixteenth minute when Mohammed Tijani capitalized on a cross from Junior Olaitan, breaking free within the box to head the ball into the net.While Nigeria spent most...
2025 Afconq Cheetahs v Super Eagles: Five winning tactics Eguavoen cannot ignore
Published: November 14, 2024
Nigeria's Super Eagles are on the cusp of securing their spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, but a tricky encounter against Benin's Cheetahs stands in their way. With only one point required to confirm their qualification, Austin Eguavoen's men must avoid defeat at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny to ensure thei...
Super Eagles starting XI v Benin: Osho cap-tied; Iwobi, Ndidi, Iheanacho, Osimhen, Lookman start
Published: November 14, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for the Super Eagles' 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin's Cheetahs at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Thursday evening.Chippa United glovesman Stanely Nwabali starts his...
Super Eagles defender Troost-Ekong gives two reasons for Nigeria's historic loss to Benin in June
Published: November 14, 2024
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has shed light on the reasons for Nigeria's historic 2-1 loss to Benin's Cheetahs in a 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying match in June 2024.It marked the first time the three-time African champions had lost to Benin in an international match.Nigeria initially took the lead with a...
'A challenge that I enjoy' - Benin's ex-Huddersfield striker insists he's unfazed about facing Troost-Ekong
Published: November 14, 2024
Former Huddersfield Town star and Benin striker Steve Mounié is relishing the prospect of facing the Super Eagles defence marshalled by William Troost-Ekong ahead of Thursday evening's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification game at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny.Mounié has scored two goals in the last three 2025 AF...