NGA 1 RSA 1 (4-2 on pens): Troost-Ekong equals goalscoring record as Super Eagles march on to AFCON final 
Published: February 07, 2024
Nigeria defeated 5-2 South Africa on penalties in the semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations played on Wednesday evening,  with the game ending 1-1 after 120 minutes of football played. The Super Eagles got the first chance to break the deadlock in the 13th minute when Ola Aina delivered a delicious cross in...
Nwabali targets record held by Shorunmu, Aina overtakes Eguavoen, 6 other things to note on Nigeria starting XI 
Published: February 07, 2024
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal match against South Africa  at the Stade de la Paix, Bouaké on Wednesday, kickoff 1800 hours.    Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff  brings you eight things to note on the starting lineu...
2023 AFCON: Six tactical benefits of Super Eagles starting lineup against Bafana Bafana
Published: February 07, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively revealed the starting line up for Wednesday's AFCON 2023 Semi-final clash between Nigeria's Super Eagles and South Africa's Bafana Bafana earlier on, with anticipation and excitement filling the air.   2023 AFCON: Six tactical benefits of Super Eagles starting lineup ...
Super Eagles starting XI v Bafana Bafana: Nwabali, Onyeka, Osimhen, Osayi-Samuel start; Zaidu out 
Published: February 07, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Wednesday evening's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash with South Africa at the Stade de la Paix, Bouaké.   The big news is that Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi has been omitted from the starting...
'Defence has been rock solid' - Ronwen Williams insists South Africa backline can handle Osimhen, Lookman, Simon 
Published: February 07, 2024
South Africa captain Ronwen Williams was on media duties on Tuesday, on the eve of a blockbuster 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash against Nigeria and one of the questions he was asked was whether he was prepared to potentially face Super Eagles forwards Moses Simon, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.   ...
'It's not only Osimhen' - Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos insists Nigeria team is not all about African POTY 
Published: February 07, 2024
The Super Eagles have a date with South Africa on Wednesday, February 7 and the prize at stake is a place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Nigeria were handed a fitness boost on Tuesday with the return to full training of reigning African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen who was left out ...
Nwabali v Ronwen Williams: Who will come out on top in spectacular advertisement for DStv Premiership?
Published: February 07, 2024
In the heart-pounding saga of the Africa Cup of Nations , Nigeria and South Africa stand at the brink of glory as they clash in the semi-finals on Wednesday.   While the spotlight often shines brightly on the strikers and midfield maestros, it's the custodians of the goal who hold the keys to victory.   ...
Nigeria v South Africa: Match preview, what to expect, confirmed team news, kickoff time and venue
Published: February 07, 2024
Nigeria will slug it out with South Africa for a ticket in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with the winner set to face the victor between Ivory Coast and DR Congo. The Super Eagles have yet to taste a defeat since the start of the competition and boast of the best defensive record having conceded just ...
Bafana Bafana confirmed team news: History-making winger unavailable for selection against Nigeria 
Published: February 06, 2024
Talented Mamelodi Sundowns winger Thapelo Maseko has been ruled out of South Africa's semifinal clash against Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, manager Hugo Broos confirmed at the pre-match press conference on Tuesday.   Maseko suffered a hamstring injury during Bafana Bafana's shootout win aga...
Super Eagles confirmed team news: Osimhen available for selection against Bafana Bafana 
Published: February 06, 2024
Nigeria will take on South Africa in a mouthwatering 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash on Wednesday and manager Jose Peseiro has been handed a fitness boost ahead of the game with Victor Osimhen recovering from an abdominal discomfort that saw him left out of the traveling squad to Bouaké on Monday night. ...
'Stats don't play the game' - Williams insists he's not bothered by Bafana Bafana's poor record against Nigeria
Published: February 06, 2024
Speaking during the pre-match conference earlier today, South Africa's first-choice goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has said that they are not worried about their poor record against Nigeria ahead of the two nations' semifinal clash tomorrow at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Courtesy of their penalty shoot...
Aina takes a bullet for Peseiro as Nigeria is forced to explain Iheanacho's no-show at press conference
Published: February 06, 2024
Nigeria officials were forced to explain Kelechi Iheanacho's absence at the mandatory pre-match press conference on the eve of the Super Eagles meeting with South Africa in the semifinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Iheanacho was the Super Eagles player selected to accompany Jose Peseiro for the pre...
'Not in our heads' - Peseiro plays down suggestions Super Eagles are favourites to beat Bafana Bafana 
Published: February 06, 2024
Super Eagles head coach José Peseiro has declared that his team are unconcerned about being the favorites ahead of tomorrow's clash with South Africa in the semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Not many gave Nigeria a chance to advance to this stage due to their poor form before the start of the t...
Super Eagles coach Peseiro provides fresh fitness update on Osimhen pre-Bafana Bafana 
Published: February 06, 2024
Speaking at the pre-match press conference before his side's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal showdown with Bafana Bafana, Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro provided a fresh fitness update on Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen.   The reigning African Footballer of the Year was not named in Nigeria's tra...
2023 AFCON: Three Super Eagles players that could give Bafana Bafana a bit of a headache
Published: February 06, 2024
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up to face off against their formidable rivals, South Africa in a semifinal clash of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Allnigeriasoccer.com has identified Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina, and Stanley Nwabali as the three Super Eagles players that could give Bafana Bafana...