Jose Peseiro speaks on Super Eagles AFCON ambition, Salah's Egypt, links with Zamalek job 
Published: December 30, 2023
Jose Peseiro's final 25-man squad list for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations was unveiled by the Nigeria Football Federation on Friday.    The Portuguese football tactician has reiterated that his goal is to win the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, which would see him rewarded with a new deal if the targe...
Five interesting facts about Super Eagles' 25-man Africa Cup of Nations squad 
Published: December 30, 2023
The Nigeria Football Federation on Friday announced the Super Eagles' 25-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and there are no major surprises in the squad, with manager Jose Peseiro opting to include majority of the players he has worked with since his appointment as coach in 2022.   An analysis of ...
Super Eagles' 25-man Africa Cup of Nations squad: Five biggest issues facing Peseiro highlighted
Published: December 30, 2023
While Nigeria's 25-man AFCON roster contains proven talents, a closer inspection reveals key deficiencies that could derail their lofty title hopes. There exist pressing questions for manager Jose Peseiro to address.   In attack, over-dependence on Victor Osimhen's scoring threatens to blunt Nigeria if i...
Nigeria squad announcement: Four Arsenal and Chelsea alums in Super Eagles final squad for 2023 AFCON
Published: December 29, 2023
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the final list of twenty-five players heading to Ivory Coast for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, with four former Arsenal and Chelsea players part of the group.    Hale End Academy product Alex Iwobi has been called up for the tournament and he is joined on the ros...
Fulham, Nottingham Forest, Leicester, Southampton stars named in Nigeria's final AFCON squad (full list)
Published: December 29, 2023
Three-time champions Nigeria have picked a team of 25 players for their onslaught for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title, with Head Coach Jose Peseiro settling for usual suspects in a roster that has three goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders and eight forwards.   Captain Ahmed Musa returns to the squ...
Fake news alert: NFF dismiss sensational reports Nike launched new Super Eagles jerseys for AFCON
Published: December 29, 2023
According to a statement on their official X account, the Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed viral reports claiming that a new jersey was launched ahead of the Super Eagles' participation at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The statement also revealed that the NFF haven't agreed on a deal with Ni...
Rangers striker who scored Nigeria's first goal under Peseiro hoping to gatecrash AFCON squad
Published: December 29, 2023
Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers is hoping to gatecrash Nigeria's squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations having been named in a 40-man provisional squad for the tournament in Ivory Coast.    The 29-year-old will have to battle it out with Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Kelechi Iheanacho, Nathan Tella,...
2023 AFCON: Everything you need to know about Super Eagles' Group A opponents 
Published: December 29, 2023
The Super Eagles face strong opponents right away in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations group.   Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau will each pose challenges for the Super Eagles in Group A when the tournament kicks off on the 13th of January 2024.   Two-time champions Ivory Coast boasts star...
A World Cupper, three NPFL stars, potential gatecrasher: A look at Super Eagles GK options for AFCON
Published: December 28, 2023
Nigeria senior national team coach Jose Peseiro, has assembled an array of goalkeeping options in Nigeria's 40-man provisional AFCON 2023 squad which was made public last week, yet continues seeking a definitive number one capable of cementing the starting role.AFCON    Foremost in contention is Francis Uzo...
Veteran CBs, tried and trusted fullbacks: A look at Super Eagles defensive options for 2023 AFCON
Published: December 28, 2023
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has assembled an impressive collection of center backs and fullbacks in Nigeria's 40-man provisional squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament revealed by the NFF recently.   At the heart of defense, veterans like Semi Ajayi, Kenneth Omeruo and William Troost-Eko...
Napoli give Osimhen a day off before leaving for Super Eagles' AFCON training camp 
Published: December 27, 2023
Through official channels, Napoli have announced that Victor Osimhen has been given a day off so he could join his family before leaving for the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations training camp.   The Azzurri are preparing for the match against Monza scheduled for Friday at the Maradona Stadium and a train...
World-class firepower led by Africa's best: A look at Super Eagles attacking options for 2023 AFCON 
Published: December 27, 2023
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has assembled a lethal collection of strikers, wingers, and attacking midfielders in Nigeria's 40-man provisional squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations which was confirmed by CAF last week.   Leading the forward lines is 2023 African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhe...
Omonia ask Nigeria Football Federation to delay arrival of Super Eagles GK Uzoho for AFCON training camp 
Published: December 27, 2023
Cypriot First Division club Omonia Nicosia have asked the Nigeria Football Federation to delay the arrival of Francis Uzoho for the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations training camp.   According to reports in the Cypriot press including Kerkida, Omonia asked for a short extension to Uzoho's integration ...
Blend of youth and experience: A look at Super Eagles midfield options of 2023 AFCON 
Published: December 26, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has assembled an intriguing mix of seasoned experienced players and promising youngsters in Nigeria's midfield selection for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament when the 40-man provisional list was released last week.   At the heart of the Super Eagles midfield is the r...
Bayer Leverkusen hoping Nathan Tella is not named in Super Eagles' final AFCON squad 
Published: December 23, 2023
In the worse case scenario, German Bundesliga table toppers Bayer Leverkusen could be without five African players when the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations begins in Ivory Coast.    The Nigerian duo of Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella, Moroccan winger Amine Adli, Burkina Faso centre back Edmond Tapsoba and Ivorian ...