Troost-Ekong v Makgopa: The key battle that could decide Nigeria's AFCON showdown with South Africa
Published: February 06, 2024
As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax, the stage is set for a thrilling semi-final showdown between Nigeria and South Africa.   Amid the anticipation and excitement, one particular matchup stands out as potentially pivotal in determining the outcome of this highly anticipated encounter - the batt...
Who is Ronwen Williams? The Tottenham-reared GK that stands between Super Eagles and AFCON final
Published: February 06, 2024
In the realm of African football, where talent often emerges from unexpected corners, Ronwen Williams stands tall, both literally and figuratively, as a testament to the continent's rich footballing heritage.   Born and bred in South Africa, Williams has carved out a reputation as a formidable goalkeeper, dr...
'Imagine going to the final' - Bafana Bafana striker Mayambela dreaming of beating Super Eagles 
Published: February 06, 2024
Bafana Bafana striker Mihlali Mayambela is hoping South Africa can seal their spot in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by beating tournament favourites Super Eagles on Wednesday, February 7.   South Africa defied the odds with a 2-0 win over 2022 World Cup semifinals Morocco in the round of 16 and ...
Super Eagles team news: Nigeria sweat on fitness of Osimhen as star striker is left behind in Abidjan
Published: February 05, 2024
Nigeria are sweating on the fitness of star striker Victor Osimhen ahead of the semifinal clash with South Africa in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The reigning African Footballer of the Year is suffering from an abdominal pain which has now made him doubtful for the clash against Bafana Bafana.  Osimhe...
'I'm not saying he's not a good GK' - Chukwueze dismisses notion RSA star Williams is a penalty-saving specialist
Published: February 05, 2024
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has dismissed the notion that Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams is a penalty-saving specialist ahead of the mouthwatering clash between Nigeria and South Africa in the semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    The Mamelodi Sundowns star etched his name into the...
'One step at a time' - Okocha backs Super Eagles to beat Bafana Bafana and reach 2023 AFCON final 
Published: February 05, 2024
Nigeria and South Africa will face off in a blockbuster 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash at the Stade de la Paix, Bouaké on Wednesday evening.   Former Nigeria captain Austin Jay-Jay Okocha is backing the Super Eagles to win a fourth AFCON title but advised that the team coached by Jose Peseiro must ...
Peseiro not thinking about Bafana Bafana's penalty-saving specialist, admits Super Eagles face tough team 
Published: February 05, 2024
Jose Peseiro has underlined that he's not thinking about South Africa's penalty-saving specialist Ronwen Williams ahead of Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana.    The Mamelodi Sundowns glovesman etched his name into the history books as the f...
'We have a good defence' - Bafana Bafana star Mashego warns Osimhen, Super Eagles teammates 
Published: February 05, 2024
South Africa are through to their first Africa Cup of Nations semifinals in 24 years after beating Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties in an incredible tight contest with very few chances in regulation and extra time.   Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was the hero for the South Africans, saving four penalties ...
'One of the favourites for the Nigerian fans' - Mikel left impressed by AFCON performances of Nwabali
Published: February 05, 2024
Nigeria icon John Obi Mikel has been left impressed by the performances of Stanley Nwabali at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    The former Chelsea midfielder admitted that Nigeria were facing a goalkeeping crisis before the start of the ongoing tournament but manager Jose Peseiro managed to fix the problem by ...
Chelsea legend predicts the two countries that will make it to the final of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations 
Published: February 05, 2024
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has predicted that the Super Eagles will face Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Both sides are in the last four in the tournament with Nigeria set to face South Africa in the first semifinal on Wednesday evening while the Elephants have a clash with Democ...
2023 AFCON Nigeria v South Africa: Get everything you should know ahead of huge clash 
Published: February 05, 2024
As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament gradually reaches its climax, football enthusiasts around the continent are eagerly anticipating the highly anticipated clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the semi-finals.   This encounter promises to be a spectacle of skil...
Meet the enemy: Three Bafana Bafana players Super Eagles players should keep an eye on
Published: February 05, 2024
As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinals approach, the spotlight is firmly on the clash between South Africa's Bafana Bafana and Nigeria's Super Eagles.   Both teams have displayed exceptional skill and determination to reach this stage of the tournament, and the upcoming encounter promises to be a t...
'Nigeria has a lot of quality players' - Bafana Bafana CB Kekana ahead of AFCON semifinal showdown 
Published: February 05, 2024
Bafana Bafana secured their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal spot after a hard-fought win over Cape Verde on Saturday to set up a semifinal showdown against Nigeria at the Stade de la Paix, Bouaké.   Wednesday's clash against the Super Eagles will surely be South Africa's toughest clash at the ongo...
Super Eagles recovery session: Osimhen, Onyeka among 5 players rested; Onyedika trains fully; Musa individual 
Published: February 04, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles have started their preparations for Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal match against South Africa, with a training session held at the Ecole Nationale de la Police on Sunday.    The players who did not feature in the 1-0 win against Angola tr...
'Ajayi is doing a great work at the back' - Former Nigeria coach celebrates Super Eagles unsung hero 
Published: February 04, 2024
Former Nigeria coach and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Sunday Oliseh has insisted that Semi Ajayi has been a significant player for the Super Eagles from a tactical perspective at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations although he has not earned enough plaudits for his performances in Ivory Coast.    The West B...