'He's a solder' - Iwobi responds to on-the-field incident with Nwabali in Super Eagles win against Angola
Published: February 04, 2024
Alex Iwobi has responded to an on-the-field incident with Stanley Nwabali during the second half of Nigeria's 1-0 win over Angola in a quarterfinal clash at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.    The Super Eagles goalkeeper was pictured shouting at Iwobi - the most capped player on the pitch -  shortly af...
South Africa coach Hugo Broos hails 'very good player' Lookman, vows to exploit Nigeria's weaknesses
Published: February 04, 2024
South Africa beat Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties on Saturday night to set up a semifinal clash with Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   With neither team scoring in regulation and extra time, Mamelodi Sundowns star and penalty specialist Ronwen Williams was the hero for Bafana Bafana as he became the first...
2023 AFCON Golden Glove: Five reasons Nwabali deserves to win best goalkeeper award
Published: February 04, 2024
In the thrilling spectacle of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, one name has consistently stood out among the goalkeepers – Nwabali. His outstanding performances between the posts have not only been crucial to his team's success but have also positioned him as a top contender for the prestigious Golden Glove - awar...
'I am certain of that' - Hugo Broos insists Bafana Bafana won't be under pressure against Super Eagles 
Published: February 04, 2024
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has inisisted that his side are under no pressure heading into the semifinal clash with Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. The 1996 Africa champions had to labor hard to book their place in the last four for the first time in 24 years, beating Cape Verde thro...
'Going to be a big one' - Toast of South Africa right now, Ronwen Williams looking forward to facing Osimhen
Published: February 04, 2024
Ronwen Williams was the hero for South Africa as they beat Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties in the quarterfinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro to set up a semifinal showdown with favorites Nigeria.   The Mamelodi Sundowns glovesman made four saves in the pena...
2023 AFCON: Bafana Bafana beat Blue Sharks to set up semifinal meeting with Super Eagles
Published: February 04, 2024
Rivalry is set to be rekindled as the Super Eagles will face South Africa in the semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday evening. The Bafana Bafana cemented their place in the last four for the first time since the 2000 edition of the tournament having beaten the Blue Sharks 2-1 on penalties on Sa...
Nwabali wins CAF's Save of the Day, Super Eagles GK says he needs to make a save for the country
Published: February 03, 2024
Stanley Nwabali's incredible stop in the 89th minute of the Super Eagles' slim win over Angola in the quarterfinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has been named the CAF Save of the Day.  With one minute left on the clock, Zito Luvumbo found himself facing the Nigerian back line after receiving a pass f...
'If I don't score, I go back defending' - Osimhen willing to put Super Eagles success above personal glory
Published: February 03, 2024
Victor Osimhen has vowed to place the success of the Super Eagles above personal glory at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    In terms of goals scored, the Napoli superstar has yet to reach the heights expected of him with just one goal to his name after five appearances at the ongoing tournament in Ivory Coast....
Why Super Eagles would prefer to face Bafana Bafana over Blue Sharks in 2023 AFCON semifinal
Published: February 03, 2024
In a scintillating 2023 Africa Cup of Nations  quarterfinal matchup, the Super Eagles made their way through to the semi-finals after narrowly edging past Angola in a 1-0 victory, courtesy of Ademola Lookman's first half strike after receiving the ball on a silver platter from Moses Simon's fantastic wing pl...
'There's still work to be done' - Most experienced Super Eagles AFCON player Omeruo not getting carried away
Published: February 03, 2024
Kasimpasa central defender Kenneth Omeruo is not getting carried awa despite the Super Eagles advancing to the last four of the Africa Cup of Nations, with their fourth consecutive win and clean sheet on the bounce.   With nineteen games under his belt spread across four tournaments, Omeruo is the most experienc...
Super Eagles new darling Nwabali explains why he shouted at most capped player on the pitch Iwobi
Published: February 03, 2024
Nigeria advanced to the semifinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday evening, beating Angola 1-0 thanks to Ademola Lookman's first half strike.    One of the lasting images from the game came in the 59th minute when goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was pictured shouting at one of the senior players in t...
'One of the hardest we've played' - Ola Aina reckons Angola proved a tough nut to crack for Super Eagles 
Published: February 03, 2024
Speaking to reporters in the mixed zone shortly after Nigeria's hard-fought 1-0 win over Angola, Super Eagles wingback Ola Aina admitted that the Palancas Negras proved a tough nut to crack for the three-time African champions on Friday evening.   The Super Eagles saw off a spirited Angola side at the  Fe...
Key stats NGA v ANG: Osimhen most shots; Lookman most fouled; Aina top tackler; Onyeka top aerial duels 
Published: February 03, 2024
Nigeria became the first team to book their place in the semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations having beaten Angola by a solitary goal on Friday evening.   Allnigeriasoccer.com takes a look at the key statistics from the game at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan. While Victor Osimhen didn&#...
'Could have scored a second goal' - Peseiro stands by Zaidu as he explains fullback role in 3-4-3 system 
Published: February 03, 2024
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro defended the performance of Zaidu Sanusi after his side's 1-0 victory over Angola in a quarterfinal clash of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    In a pulsating confrontation, Nigeria booked a semifinal ticket thanks to Ademola Lookman's match-winning goal in the 41st minute a...
'We don't care about who scores' - MotM Moses Simon defends Osimhen over four-game goal drought 
Published: February 03, 2024
Speaking at the post-match conference after the Super Eagles' victory over Angola, Moses Simon, who was named the official Man of the Match, shared his views on Victor Osimhen's inability to score chances that have come his way at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Since scoring the Super Eagles' only goa...