'It's the truth' - Peseiro confesses Super Eagles were second-best to Cinderella team Elephants in AFCON final
Published: February 12, 2024
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has admitted that the Super Eagles were second best to the Elephants in Sunday night's dramatic 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.   Ivory Coast, the Cinderella team of the tournament, were crowned kings of the continent for a third time ...
Super Eagles player ratings: Iwobi, Aina exposed; Nwabali blemish; Ekong hero to zero; Onyeka, Bassey standouts
Published: February 12, 2024
The Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations played on Sunday night at Stade Stadium of Ebimpé.   Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Nigerian players involved in the game.   The starters Goalkeeper   Stanley Nwabali: He made some good saves ...
2023 AFCON final Nigeria 1 CIV 2: Five observations from Super Eagles disappointing loss to Elephants
Published: February 11, 2024
Ivory Coast won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in Sunday's final at the  Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.   William Troost-Ekong scored first for Nigeria while Frank Kessie equalized for the host in the 62nd minute.    Sébastien Haller scored the winning goal i...
Nigeria 1 CIV 2: Troost-Ekong breaks record but Elephants come from behind to stun Super Eagles in AFCON final
Published: February 11, 2024
Ivory Coast have won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over the Super Eagles in Sunday's final at the  Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.    Ivory Coast got the first sight at goal in the 6th minute with Simon Adingra making a low cross into the penalty area ...
2023 AFCON final: Five things Peseiro must do to avoid defeat against Ivory Coast 
Published: February 11, 2024
As the excitement reaches its crescendo and the stage is set for the highly anticipated 2023 AFCON final showdown between two footballing powerhouses, Nigeria's head coach, José Peseiro, finds himself facing a pivotal moment in his coaching career.   With the eyes of the continent fixed upon him and his tea...
'Winning AFCON will be a highlight of my career' - Peseiro eyes history with Nigeria
Published: February 11, 2024
Jose Peseiro has admitted that winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will be a highlight of his career.    Nigeria are aiming to win the Africa Cup of Nations for the fourth time and come up against Ivory Coast at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan on Sunday night, with the hosts targeting the third title...
2023 AFCON final: Five tactical gains of Super Eagles starting lineup against Ivory Coast 
Published: February 11, 2024
The Nigerian national football team's starting lineup for the highly and eagerly anticipated AFCON 2023 final against Ivory Coast has been disclosed, showcasing what looks like a potent 3-4-3 formation, heralding a tactical masterclass that promises to shake up the pitch.   Peseiro's decision to stick to...
Super Eagles starting XI v CIV: Zaidu is back; Chukwueze, Onyeka, Iwobi, Bassey, Osimhen start; Simon out
Published: February 11, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Sunday night's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast following the conclusion of a team meeting before the team's trip to the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.    The big...
'We were on the verge of losing' - Peseiro reveals Super Eagles worst game at 2023 AFCON
Published: February 11, 2024
Speaking ahead of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast, manager Jose Peseiro has confessed that the Super Eagles played their worst game of the competition in the semifinal win against South Africa.    In a dramatic game at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké, Nigeria edged a nail-biting en...
'About to reach the best level' - Peseiro says Lookman has benefited from defenders focusing attention on Osimhen
Published: February 11, 2024
Jose Peseiro reckons that Ademola Lookman has benefited from defenders focusing their attention on stopping reigning African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which comes to a conclusion on Sunday night with tournament favorites Nigeria taking on host country Ivory Coast in the ...
Tottenham-reared CB, U17 WC winner, history-making GK: Three Nigeria players to watch out for v CIV 
Published: February 11, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com conducts an analysis of these three standout players and how instrumental they will prove to be in Nigeria's quest for a fourth AFCON title in Sunday's final against Ivory Coast.   1. William Troost-Ekong At the heart of Nigeria's defense, William Troost-Ekong has been a formi...
'It will be a really good final' - Atalanta manager impressed with Lookman's performances at AFCON
Published: February 11, 2024
Speaking at a press conference held at the Centro Bortolotti ahead of his side's Serie A clash with Genoa, Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini touched on the performances of Ademola Lookman with the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    The 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup winner with England has not...
'He reminds me of Drogba' - Arsenal legend Emmanuel Eboue warns Elephants to be wary of Osimhen 
Published: February 11, 2024
The final of the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations pits tournament favorites Nigeria against Ivory Coast this Sunday at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.    It's the second time the two West African giants will have played each other in the ongoing tournament as the Super Eagles defeated the ...
Osimhen v Ndicka: The key battle involving two Serie A stars that could decide 2023 AFCON final 
Published: February 11, 2024
As the anticipation mounts for the highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final, one particular battle looms large on the horizon – the clash between Napoli's Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen and AS Roma's Ivory Coast center back Evan Ndicka.   With both players showcasing exceptional skill, deter...
Nigeria v Ivory Coast: Match preview, what to expect, confirmed team news, key players, venue, kickoff time
Published: February 10, 2024
The Super Eagles will face Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night.   It would be the second meeting between the two nations in the competition with Nigeria getting the better of the host country on matchday two of the group stage. The two West African sides have five AFCO...