'Still feeling a little bit tired' - Aina reacts after outstanding display v CIV, looks ahead to Guinea-Bissau
Published: January 19, 2024
Ola Aina was arguably the top performer for the Super Eagles in their 1-0 win against Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations but dd not get the credit he deserved as he was beaten to the official Man of the Match award by Victor Osimhen.   A two-footed player who is comfortable with both feet, Aina's versa...
'Defended as a team, from Victor to the GK' - Iwobi admits formation change helped Super Eagles beat CIV
Published: January 19, 2024
Alex Iwobi has admitted that the change of formation helped the Super Eagles register a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ivory Coast in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match on Thursday.   Manager Jose Peseiro made the decision to change from the 4-3-3 tactical system that he used in the 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea as...
Withdrawal from Super Eagles AFCON squad: Umar Sadiq gives his version of events 
Published: January 19, 2024
Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq has released a statement clarifying his exit from the Super Eagles few days before the start of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 26-year-old was suspected to have picked up a knee injury in Nigeria's clash with Guinea which was the last friendly game before the start of AFCO...
Can Nwabali's display against CIV secure him Super Eagles No. 1 role on permanent basis?
Published: January 19, 2024
An outcry by Nigerians for fresh personnel between the sticks for the Super Eagles thrust Chippa United's Stanley Nwabali into the spotlight during Nigeria's second AFCON group game versus Ivory Coast.   His outstanding display under immense pressure could very resonate for a pretty lengthy period of tim...
Key stats from Nigeria v CIV: Lookman most key passes; Osimhen dirtiest; Bassey top tackler; Ekong most clearances 
Published: January 19, 2024
The Super Eagles took a huge step towards qualifying for the knockout rounds of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday after a hard-fought 1-0 win over hosts Ivory Coast at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.   Nigeria claimed all three points thanks to William Troost-Ekong who slammed a spot kick strai...
Ex-Nigeria coach Rohr namechecks five Super Eagles players that impressed him in win against CIV
Published: January 19, 2024
Former Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has namechecked five players that impressed him in the Super Eagles hard-fought 1-0 win over Ivory Coast in their second group game of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   In the titanic clash at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, the Super Eagles secured three points ...
'Showed a lot of character' - 1994 AFCON winner Okocha says Super Eagles deserved their win v CIV 
Published: January 19, 2024
1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning midfielder Austin Okocha has heaped praises on the Super Eagles for their performance in the 1-0 victory over Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. A goal from skipper William Troost-Ekong from the penalty spot was all Nigeria needed to get the better of the Elephants an...
Official MotM Osimhen reveals exactly why he wasn't on penalty duty in Nigeria's win against Ivory Coast
Published: January 19, 2024
Victor Osimhen has admitted that he wanted to take the penalty he won during Nigeria's hard-fought 1-0 victory against Ivory in the second matchday of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations but was overruled by manager Jose Peseiro.   The Napoli superstar was officially named the standout player in the blockbuste...
2023 AFCON: Three hits and three flops from the Super Eagles' 1-0 win against Elephants
Published: January 18, 2024
A moment of individual brilliance from Victor Osimhen who went down from harsh challenge in the box,helped Nigeria claim the much needed three points to separate a cagey affair as Nigeria edged past Ivory Coast 1-0.   Captain William Troost-Ekong made sure he made no mistakes from the spot as he placed the ball...
Super Eagles player ratings: Aina sparkles; Ekong leader; Onyeka, Ajayi, Bassey rise to the occasion; Osimhen bully
Published: January 18, 2024
The Super Eagles got their first win in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Ivory Coast on Thursday evening.   Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Nigerian players who took part in the game.   The starters Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali: Besides making an unconvinci...
2023 AFCON: Five things we noticed from Super Eagles 1-0 win against Elephants 
Published: January 18, 2024
Nigeria clinched a significant 1-0 victory over hosts Ivory Coast, propelling them to the second position in Group A of the ongoing AFCON tournament.   Troost Ekong secured the lone goal of the game through a penalty, skillfully sending the goalkeeper, Fofana, the wrong way with a powerful shot to the center. ...
 CIV 0 Nigeria 1: Troost-Ekong's game-winning goal keeps Super Eagles on course for AFCON last 16
Published: January 18, 2024
The Super Eagles defeated Ivory Coast 1-0 on their second matchday at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations played at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé  on Thursday evening. José Peseiro made two changes to the side that started against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, with Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze getting their fi...
2023 AFCON: Eight things Peseiro must do to avoid defeat against Ivory Coast
Published: January 18, 2024
A sturdy test awaits Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro as the Super Eagles look to get their AFCON 2023 campaign back on track against regional rivals Ivory Coast after sharing the spoils in their curtain raiser with Equatorial Guinea.   With little time to implement his vast tactical ideas, Peseiro must lean on his ...
Super Eagles starting XI v CIV: Aina, Zaidu at wingback; Iwobi, Osimhen, Chukwueze in; Iheanacho not in XI
Published: January 18, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that José Peseiro has released his starting lineup for the Super Eagles' clash with Ivory Coast in the national team's second group game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Portuguese tactician has made some changes to the team that started against Equatorial...
Super Eagles starting XI: Chelsea product starts at wing-back, No. 10 role for Arsenal alum (full starting XI)
Published: January 18, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Thursday evening's highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations blockbuster clash against hosts Ivory Coast with three Chelsea and Arsenal youth team products starting from the off.   The Portugues...