'There's no easy game'  - Omeruo warns Super Eagles teammates a lot of big teams are struggling at AFCON 
Published: January 22, 2024
Kenneth Omeruo was the player chosen to accompany manager Jose Peseiro to Sunday's pre-match press conference - an indication that the central defender is expected to be involved in some capacity in today's clash between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    When it comes to th...
2023 AFCON Guinea-Bissau v Nigeria: Everything you need to know about Super Eagles' last group game 
Published: January 22, 2024
A decent start has Nigeria tied on points in Group A with the Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea heading into Monday's clash with Guinea-Bissau in Abidjan.   While qualification is practically assured, the Super Eagles know maximum points caps a perfect group stage and sets up an advantageous knockout pat...
Guinea-Bissau v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, confirmed team news, key players, kickoff time
Published: January 21, 2024
The Super Eagles will face Guinea-Bissau in their last group game in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The three-time African champions are tied on the same points with Group A table-toppers Equatorial Guinea and have to avoid a defeat against their West African counterparts to automatically seal their spot in t...
Five reasons for Super Eagles to top their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations group 
Published: January 21, 2024
After kicking off their 2023 AFCON campaign with a gritty 1-1 draw with the Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea, early signs looked pretty uncertain for a relatively youthful Nigeria squad finding its feet not until that narrow 1-0 win against host nation, Ivory Coast in the second group game.   While qualific...
'I watched them' - Terem Moffi names the Arsenal, Chelsea and Nigeria legends that inspired him growing up 
Published: January 21, 2024
Super Eagles star Terem Moffi has revealed the Nigerian, African and European players that inspired him while he was growing up and his choices were all attack-minded players during their playing days.    The OGC Nice star is in contention to make his Africa Cup of Nations debut after he was added to the final ...
Super Eagles team news: Peseiro confirms Yusuf is out of Guinea-Bissau game but not ruled out of AFCON
Published: January 21, 2024
Jose Peseiro has confirmed that Alhassan Yusuf is definitely out of the Nigeria versus Guinea-Bissau game - corresponding to both teams final game in Group A of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Yusuf earned rave reviews from the media and fans for his battling display in the middle of the park on his competit...
'They know the team is more important' - Peseiro explains why Iheanacho, Musa, Moffi, 5 others have not played 
Published: January 21, 2024
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro was on media duties at the Palais de la Culture, Abidjan on Sunday to preview his side's last group game against Guinea-Bissau at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    The Portuguese has taken 25 players to the 2023 AFCON including Terem Moffi, Paul Onuachu and Kelechi Iheanacho wh...
West Ham prepared to break transfer record to beat Chelsea, Newcastle to signing of Super Eagles striker
Published: January 21, 2024
West Ham United are ready to break their transfer record to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface, who has also been linked with Chelsea and Newcastle United.   As reported by The Sun, the Hammers' technical director Tim Steidten is pushing massively to bring the red-hot Bayer Leverkusen forward to the L...
2023 AFCON: Three Super Eagles players to watch out for against Guinea-Bissau
Published: January 21, 2024
The Super Eagles will clash with familiar foes Guinea-Bissau in their last group game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday evening.   They will be seeking to build on their victory against host nation Ivory Coast and head into the round of 16 with a huge tank of confidence with another triumph against the...
'We know them' - Osimhen reveals Super Eagles have the lowdown on Guinea-Bissau 
Published: January 21, 2024
Victor Osimhen has revealed that the Super Eagles players have the lowdown on Guinea-Bissau, their next opponent at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau will face off at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Monday evening, with the Djurtus facing the daunting task of needing ...
'Keep it to yourself' - Nwabali reveals one secret Peseiro told him on the eve of Nigeria's opener v EQG
Published: January 20, 2024
In a move that took almost everyone by surprise, Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro opted to hand a competitive debut to Stanley Nwabali in his side's opening game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations against Equatorial Guinea.    Nigeria were faced with a goalkeeping crisis in the months leading up to the start of ...
2023 AFCON: What Super Eagles coach Peseiro must do to get the best out of Iwobi
Published: January 20, 2024
There are no mincing words that Alex Iwobi has had a slow start to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The Fulham midfielder failed to impress against Equatorial Guinea and didn't do any better against Ivory Coast when he was deployed deep in Jose Peseiro's 3-4-3 set up.   While he struggled in an o...
'If we can reach the final' - Super Eagles winger Simon reveals 2023 AFCON target 
Published: January 20, 2024
Moses Simon has revealed his target for Nigeria at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, saying he will be delighted if he can help the Super Eagles reach the final at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan on February 11, 2024.   Nigeria are on course to advance to the last 16 of the 2023 AFCON following their ha...
Super Eagles recovery session: Zaidu potential fitness doubt; Yusuf individual training; Ekong, Osimhen rested  
Published: January 20, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles have started preparations for their final Group A fixture at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a recovery session held on Friday, a day after registering a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ivory Coast.    As is the norm, the players that started and playe...
'We all want revenge' - Osayi-Samuel explains why Super Eagles players are hunting for vengeance v GNB
Published: January 20, 2024
Bright Osayi-Samuel still doesn't know if he will make his starting debut at the Africa Cup of Nations in Monday's meeting between Nigeria and Guinea Bissau at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.    The Fenerbahce star has played second fiddle to Ola Aina so far at the AFCON, having come off t...