2023 AFCON: Nigeria to meet Cameroon in blockbuster round of 16 clash on Saturday 
Published: January 23, 2024
The Super Eagles will square up against Cameroon in the round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. Nigeria finished second in Group A having amassed seven points, the same as table toppers Equatorial Guinea but were edged on goal difference. The West African side recorded 3 goals and conceded ...
'I haven't played left-back for Nigeria for a while' - Aina admits he was a bit rusty in first half against GNB
Published: January 23, 2024
Versatile Nottingham Forest fullback Ola Aina has been arguably the best player for the Nigeria side at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations with some eye-catching performances in the group stage.    The Chelsea academy product earned rave reviews from Super Eagles fans, pundits and even 1980 Africa Cup of Nations...
'Osimhen could have had a hat-trick' - Ex-DR Congo captain has his say on Super Eagles goalscoring woes
Published: January 23, 2024
Former Democratic Republic of Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani has played down Super Eagles' goalscoring woes at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations amidst fast-growing concern among fans and pundits alike.  The West African side finished as runner-up in Group A with 7 points but could only score three goals despite ...
'In the final third it's going to click' - Ajayi vows Super Eagles will add more goals to their game
Published: January 23, 2024
West Brom central defender Semi Ajayi has acknowledged that the Super Eagles have struggled in attack at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations but is confident that the attack-minded players will soon start firing on all cylinders.    One of the talking points before the Guinea-Bissau versus Nigeria encounter had b...
Key stats GNB v NGA: Bassey top tackler; Ajayi dirtiest player; Omeruo most clearances; Osimhen No. 1 aerial duels
Published: January 23, 2024
Nigeria booked their ticket to the knockout rounds of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations following a narrow 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in their final Group A game on Monday evening at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan.   Jose Peseiro's team moved through to the round of 16 thanks to  an own...
Can the Super Eagles defy the odds and win AFCON 2023?
Published: January 23, 2024
The Africa Cup of Nations has kicked off and we’ve already seen the Super Eagles slump to a disappointing 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea. Despite many seeing them as a rising team in African football, there’s no denying Nigeria should’ve won comfortably.    In a team with top talents such as Victor Osimh...
'Go and ask the midfielders and attackers' - Bassey's hilarious response to why Super Eagles are not scoring 
Published: January 23, 2024
Calvin Bassey gave a hilarious response when asked why the Super Eagles have been struggling in attack since the start of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring just once from open play in three games.    The Super Eagles are the joint best defensive team at the ongoing tournament in Ivory Coast with only one ...
2023 AFCON: Chukwueze reveals why Guinea-Bissau players looked fresh in loss to Super Eagles
Published: January 23, 2024
Samuel Chukwueze noted that the Guinea-Bissau players looked fresh in Monday evening's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match against Nigeria at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan because several changes were made to the starting lineup.   With the 1-0 win over the Wild Dogs, the Super Eagles clinched ...
'It's really hard to win the AFCON' - Onyeka insists no games are easy ahead of Nigeria's round of 16 match 
Published: January 23, 2024
The Super Eagles have qualified for the round of 16 of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Monday evening.   Nigeria had been expected to steamroll their way to victory but the Wild Dogs frustrated the three-time African c...
'They changed a lot of their players' - Iwobi admits Super Eagles win over Guinea-Bissau was difficult 
Published: January 23, 2024
Alex Iwobi has reacted to Guinea-Bissau's approach in the game against the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations played yesterday evening. Heading into the encounter, the Wild Dogs had very little chance of qualifying for the round of 16 having failed to secure any point in their opening two games. ...
Super Eagles player ratings: Bassey solid; Aina versatile, Simon surprise official MotM; Osayi-Samuel struggles 
Published: January 22, 2024
The Super Eagles rounded up their group-stage games in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau on Monday evening.   Allnigerisoccer.com runs the rule over Nigerian players who took part in the game.   The starters   Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali: The Chippa United shot-...
2023 AFCON Guinea-Bissau 0 Nigeria 1: Five takeaways from Super Eagles' win against Wild Dogs 
Published: January 22, 2024
Nigeria progressed to the Round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Guinea -Bissau.   The Super Eagles qualify alongside Equatorial Guinea, who finished  top of the group with seven points but with a superior goal difference.   Nigeria took the lead with an own-goal from Opa S...
AFCON 2023 Guinea-Bissau 0 Nigeria 1: Own goal gifts Super Eagles win, last 16 berth in landmark game 
Published: January 22, 2024
The Super Eagles defeated Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in their last group game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations played on Monday evening at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny.   It was a landmark game for Nigeria - their 100th at the Africa Cup of Nations since their debut in the competition in 1963.   Nigeria sta...
Super Eagles starting XI v GNB : Omeruo, Aina, Aribo, Osayi-Samuel start; Iwobi, Zaidu, Lookman, Iheanacho not in XI
Published: January 22, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has announced his started lineup for Monday evening's Africa Cup of Nations match against Guinea-Bissau at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, kickoff 1800 hours Nigerian time.    The Portuguese football tactician has made four c...
'The most influential' - Osimhen names the biggest striker the Super Eagles has ever had 
Published: January 22, 2024
Victor Osimhen reckons that the late Rashidi Yekini is the best striker the Super Eagles has ever produced.    The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner - also famous for his career at Abiola Babes and Vitória Setúbal - is the leading scorer in the history of the Nigeria national team, mustering 37 goals in 62 m...