'I was angry' - Peseiro admits Troost-Ekong snitched on Onyeka before midfielder's substitution in historic win  
Published: February 03, 2024
Nigeria cemented their position as one of the dominant teams at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, beating Angola 1-0 to advance to the semifinals of the competition on Friday evening.    The highest Fifa ranked team remaining in the tournament secured qualification to the last four thanks to Ademola Lookman, who ...
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Three hits and three flops from Super Eagles 1-0 win against Angola 
Published: February 02, 2024
In a thrilling quarterfinal clash between Nigeria and Angola, the Super Eagles secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory, showcasing an array of standout performances and some moments of disappointment.   The match, filled with intensity and strategic maneuvers, provided fans with plenty to discuss as they dissected the...
Super Eagles player ratings: Simon pulls the strings; Lookman decisive; Nwabali good; Troost-Ekong solid, Zaidu jumpy
Published: February 02, 2024
The Super Eagles defeated Angola 1-0 in the quarterfinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Nigerian players involved in the game.   The starters   Goalkeeper   Stanley Nwabali: Made a good save early on in the game but was largely ...
2023 AFCON Nigeria 1 Angola 0: Five observations from Super Eagles win against Palancas Negras
Published: February 02, 2024
Nigeria progressed to the semifinal of the ongoing AFCON tournament on Friday evening after defeating Angola  1-0 in the quarterfinal, courtesy of a goal from Ademola Lookman.    Allnigeriasoccer.com presents five observations from the victory at the Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan.    1. Nwa...
2023 AFCON Nigeria 1 Angola 0: Lookman's first half goal clinches semifinal spot for Super Eagles 
Published: February 02, 2024
Nigeria booked their place in the semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations courtesy of a 1-0 triumph over Angola on Friday evening.   Angolan forward Mabululu got the first shot on target of the game in the 4th minute but Stanley Nwabali parried the ball away. superbly. A cross from Frank Onyeka found Vi...
Nwabali aims to equal record held by Ogedegbe, Shorunmu; 7 other things to note on Nigeria starting XI
Published: February 02, 2024
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal clash against Angola at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, kickoff 1800 hours Nigerian time.    Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff  brings you eight things to note on the starting lineu...
Super Eagles starting XI v Angola: Nwabali, Troost-Ekong, Osimhen start; Iwobi, Onyeka double pivot
Published: February 02, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that the Nigeria starting lineup to face Angola in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has been announced by manager Jose Peseiro ahead of the team's departure to the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium.    The big news sees Stanley Nwabili included i...
Confirmed Nigeria team news: Super Eagles official reveals Nwabali is available for selection against Angola 
Published: February 02, 2024
In a matter of hours, Nigeria's Super Eagles will be facing off with Angola's  Palancas Negras in a quarterfinal clash at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Super Eagles Media Officer Babafemi Raji has confirmed an exclusive story published by by allnigeriasoccer.com, two days ago, stating that goalkeepe...
Angola team news: Dangerman Gelson Dala, top assister Fredy get the medical green light to face Nigeria 
Published: February 02, 2024
Angola national team coach Pedro Gonçalves will be able to count on the services of two key players Gelson Dala and Fredy on Friday evening when they face African powerhouse Nigeria in the quarterfinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   According to Angola Press Agency, Dala and Fredy have been cleared by A...
2023 AFCON: Everything you need to know about the Super Eagles quarterfinal clash against Angola
Published: February 02, 2024
As the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 enters its crucial stages, the highly anticipated quarterfinal clash between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Angola beckons.   The encounter promises to be a spectacle filled with suspense, skill, and the unbridled passion that characterizes African football.   Th...
Nigeria v Angola: Match preview, what to expect, confirmed team news, key players, kickoff time and venue 
Published: February 02, 2024
The Super Eagles will continue their campaign at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a quarterfinal clash against Angola on Friday evening. Nigeria comfortably dispatched Cameroon in the round of 16 and will be seeking to reach the last four of the tournament for the first time since the  2019 edition. On th...
'I think they will be ready for tomorrow' - Peseiro keeping fingers crossed on availability of Musa, Osayi-Samuel 
Published: February 01, 2024
Jose Peseiro has refused to rule out Ahmed Musa and Bright Osayi-Samuel from Friday's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal match between Nigeria and Angola.    Local media reports suggested that the right-back and winger have no chance of featuring against the Palancas Negras as they are both recovering...
'Nigeria must be careful' - Ex-Real Madrid midfielder warns Super Eagles to be wary of creative Angola side 
Published: February 01, 2024
Former Real Madrid midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has warned the Super Eagles players to be wary of Angola in Friday evening's quarterfinal showdown at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny in Abidjan.   Angola are one of the teams that have been playing to their full potential at the 2023 AFCON, fighting against th...
Angola coach vows to exploit Super Eagles weaknesses but admits Nigeria are favourites to win AFCON
Published: February 01, 2024
Nigeria could become the first team to qualify for the semifinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations if they beat Angola in Friday evening's showdown at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny in Abidjan.   The Super Eagles are seeking revenge as the Palancas Negras stopped a Nigeria side parading the likes of ...
3 key passes in 4 games: Playmaker-turned-destroyer Iwobi explains why he's not creating chances at AFCON 
Published: February 01, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has explained the reason behind his struggles of not creating enough chances at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations amid widespread criticism.   The 27-year-old has been heavily criticized particularly on social media for his lack of creativity at AFCON with some questioning his rol...