'That little burst of pace to beat Aina' - Pundit hails CIV dazzler Adingra for game-winning assist in AFCON final
Published: February 19, 2024
Whoscored.com pundit Jonathan Wilson was full of praise for Brighton & Hove's Ivorian winger Simon Adingra after his brilliant performance in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast.   One of the rising stars of Ivorian football, Adingra assisted both goals as the Elephants came...
Super Eagles CB Troost-Ekong left out of PAOK gameday squad after playing in pain at 2023 AFCON
Published: February 18, 2024
Best Player at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, William Troost-Ekong is not at the disposal of PAOK Thessaloniki coach Răzvan Lucescu for the league meeting with their bitter rivals Olympiakos on Sunday evening. Lucescu has announced his gameday squad for the matchday 23 clash at the Toumba Stadium and the Sup...
Moses Simon back in service at Nantes as Mbappe comes to the rescue of Paris Saint-Germain
Published: February 18, 2024
After approximately two months of unavailability due to his commitments with the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Moses Simon is back in service at Nantes, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   The Nigerian winger was a second half substitute as Nantes were beaten 2-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in a French...
'I hope you die' - Omeruo reveals threatening message a fan sent to Aina after poor display in AFCON final
Published: February 18, 2024
Veteran Nigerian central defender Kenneth Omeruo has shed light on the extent of online abuse Super Eagles players are subjected to when they lose matches and not performing up to expectations.   Omeruo revealed that his former Chelsea teammate Ola Aina received a threatening message from a fan, who wished the ...
'Whichever comes first' - Luton Town striker Elijah Adebayo not ruling out playing for England's Three Lions
Published: February 17, 2024
The international future of Elijah Adebayo has been a subject of speculation in recent weeks on the back of his outstanding performances for Premier League side Luton Town.    Adebayo is blessed with physical attributes and aerial ability, scoring four goals through headers in the current season, which makes hi...
Snubbed by Peseiro in AFCON showpiece, Omeruo captains Kasimpasa in his first Super Lig game 2024 
Published: February 17, 2024
Kenneth Omeruo was in action for Kasimpasa on Friday, five days after the Super Eagles were beaten 2-1 by hosts Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final.   The former Chelsea central defender was a non-playing substitute in the AFCON showpiece, with Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro sticking with a ba...
'He's back' - Leicester City coach confirms Super Eagles striker Iheanacho has returned from AFCON duty
Published: February 16, 2024
Leicester City have gotten a boost ahead of their Championship clash with Middlesbrough at the King Power Stadium on Saturday as Kelechi Iheanacho is back in England following the conclusion of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Iheanacho was a bit-part player for the Super Eagles at the tournament in Ivory Coas...
Nigeria's 2023 AFCON star Lookman to miss Atalanta's clash against Sassuolo after spraining ankle 
Published: February 16, 2024
Ademola Lookman is reportedly not in contention to take to the pitch on Saturday night when Atalanta face U.S. Sassuolo at the Gewiss Stadium - a game corresponding to the 25th round of matches in the Italian top-flight.    Lookman, one of the standout players for the Super Eagles at the recently concluded 2...
Awaziem delays trip to Porto after contracting malaria on the day of AFCON final; Onyemaechi back in Portugal 
Published: February 16, 2024
Nigeria international Chidozie Awaziem is unlikely to be available for selection on Saturday afternoon when Boavista take on Chaves in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.    According to various reports in the Portuguese press including the sports division of  Rádio e Televisão de Portugal,  Awaziem has not yet...
Jose Peseiro: Offers flooding in for Super Eagles coach two weeks before the expiration of his contract 
Published: February 15, 2024
Portuguese football tactician Jose Peseiro will have to resist interest from a host of teams in order to stay on as coach of Nigeria's senior national team, the Super Eagles.    The 63-year-old has two weeks to the end of his tenure as Super Eagles coach and could be leaving as a free agent if he does not a...
Nigeria's seventh most capped player Iwobi makes decision on international future after overtaking Okocha
Published: February 15, 2024
Alex Iwobi has no plans whatsoever to quit the Nigeria national team contrary to sensational reports in the local media that he was calling time on his international career in the wake of the unfortunate incidents that happened during and after Sunday's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast.    ...
West Brom boss admits President Tinubu hosting the Super Eagles delayed Ajayi's return from AFCON duty
Published: February 14, 2024
West Brom manager Carlos Corberan has admitted that Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosting the Super Eagles on Tuesday delayed Semi Ajayi's return to the club after his commitments with the national team at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The Super Eagles were at the State House Council Chambers yes...
Three reasons Jose Peseiro should stay as Super Eagles coach amid links with vacant Algeria job
Published: February 14, 2024
Despite guiding the Super Eagles to a second-place finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the future of coach José Peseiro remains unclear. The Portuguese tactician has confirmed that his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation ends this month and that informs suggestions that he could be leaving as a fr...
Key stats 2023 AFCON: Top three dirtiest players from Nigeria; Onyeka top tackler and interceptor 
Published: February 14, 2024
Statistics have shown that the Super Eagles played negative football at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations despite narrowly missing out on the trophy following a 2-1 loss to hosts Ivory Coast in Sunday's showpiece, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    The top three players with the most fouls committed over the cou...
Chelsea-reared fullback among three Super Eagles stars in CAF Best XI for 2023 AFCON 
Published: February 14, 2024
The Confederation of African Football Technical Study Group has released the Best XI for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, with three Super Eagles stars making the cut.   Chelsea-reared fullback Ola Aina has been selected in the Team of the Tournament along with Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong and another dua...