Highest-rated Nigerian player after 4 games, Bassey joins Tottenham star in AFCON round of 16 Best XI
Published: January 31, 2024
Super Eagles center-back Calvin Bassey has been named in Whoscored.com's best XI for the round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations having starred in Nigeria's 2-0 win over Cameroon.    The Fulham center-back was named alongside Tottenham midfielder Pape Sarr whose performance wasn't enough to pr...
'I would have them as the favourites' - Ex-Bafana Bafana captain backs Super Eagles to win 2023 AFCON
Published: January 31, 2024
Former Bafana Bafana captain Dean Furman has backed Nigeria to go all the way and win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Furman's South Africa caused a big shock on Tuesday by beating pre-tournament favourites Morocco 2-0 in a round of 16 match at the Laurent Pokou Stadium, San Pédro.   Although  M...
'I'll be ready to play on Friday' - Troost-Ekong dismisses spurious claims he may miss Nigeria v Angola 
Published: January 30, 2024
William Troost-Ekong has dismissed spurious claims that he may not be available for selection on Friday, February 2 when the Super Eagles face off with Angola in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The central defender along with Victor Osimhen sat out the Super Eagles recovery session on Mo...
'Everyone knows what's at stake' - Super Eagles striker Onuachu expects a tough match against Angola 
Published: January 30, 2024
Southampton-owned striker Paul Onuachu has predicted a tough match on Friday, February 2 when the Super Eagles take on dark horses Angola in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    A late inclusion in the Super Eagles final squad as a replacement for Umar Sadiq, Onuachu has been a bit-part playe...
Nantes make N3.1b bid to sign Super Eagles left-back Onyemaechi ahead of deadline day 
Published: January 30, 2024
French Ligue 1 outfit Nantes have submitted a concrete offer to Boavista for the purchase of Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyemaechi ahead of the close of the January transfer window.  According to Portuguese sports daily  O Jogo, the French side have submitted a €3.2m (approximately N3.1 billion in Nigerian ...
'It's going to be difficult' - Troost-Ekong admits Peseiro faces selection dilemma over who to start v Angola 
Published: January 30, 2024
Speaking to reporters at the end of the Super Eagles' recovery session at the Ecole Nationale de la Police on Monday, assistant captain William Troost-Ekong admitted that manager Jose Peseiro faces a selection dilemma for the quarterfinal clash against Angola.    Of the twenty-five players Peseiro named i...
Super Eagles team news: Nwabali knows fate by Wednesday; Troost-Ekong, Osimhen resume training today 
Published: January 30, 2024
The Super Eagles have started preparations for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal tie against Angola with a recovery session held on Monday, two days after their convincing win against the Indomitable Lions, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.    As is the norm, the players that started and played majority...
Who is Gelson Dala? The Angola forward making a splash at 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
Published: January 30, 2024
At the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations , one name has been resonating with football enthusiasts and capturing the attention of fans worldwide – Gelson Dala.   The prolific forward from Angola has emerged as a striking sensation, leaving an indelible mark on the tournament with his prowess on the field and he's ...
'There is commitment' - Former Super Eagles coach backs Osimhen to lead Nigeria to AFCON glory
Published: January 29, 2024
Former Nigeria coach and captain Sunday Oliseh believes Victor Osimhen can fire the Super Eagles to Africa Cup of Nations glory.   Although the Napoli superstar has netted just once at the ongoing tournament in Ivory Coast, he has made several key contributions, winning a game-winning penalty against Ivory Coast...
Confirmed: Danish club that trained three Nigeria AFCON stars reward Musa with new long-term deal
Published: January 29, 2024
With a statement on their official website, Danish Superliga club FC Midtjylland have announced that Nigerian striker Isa Musa has signed a new-long term contract.    The 19-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract that will keep him at FC Midtjylland until the end of 2028.   Three members...
Ex-Ligue 1 Golden Boot winner names six Nigeria players that have caught his eye at 2023 AFCON
Published: January 29, 2024
French Ligue 1 Golden Boot winner for the 1993-1994 season, Roger Boli has named six Super Eagles players that have impressed him at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Ivorian born Roger Boli, is the brother of retired France international Basile Boli, who is famously remembered for scoring the winning goal for ...
'Should have placed it' -  Aina reacts to that big chance he missed in Super Eagles win against Indomitable Lions 
Published: January 29, 2024
Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has been one of the Super Eagles standout players at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations even though he has yet to register a goal or assist.    In a round of 16 clash against the Indomitable Lions, Aina missed a glorious opportunity to double Nigeria's advantage in th...
2023 AFCON: Five reasons Super Eagles should not underestimate bogey team Palancas Negras
Published: January 29, 2024
The upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal clash between the Super Eagles and the Palancas Negras of Angola is poised to be an intriguing encounter.   While the Super Eagles may be seen as the favorites, it is crucial not to underestimate the strength and potential of their Angolan counterparts.  ...
Angola's Portuguese coach namechecks two Super Eagles players who have impressed him at 2023 AFCON
Published: January 29, 2024
Speaking to the media in his homeland, Angola's Portuguese coach Pedro Gonçalves namechecked two Super Eagles players that have caught his eye at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.   The Palancas Negras have become sort of a bogey team for Nigeria as the Super Eagles have only beaten th...
'Many of them play in the Premier League' - Angola coach admits Nigeria squad is full of talented players 
Published: January 29, 2024
Angola's Portuguese coach Pedro Gonçalves is aiming to take the Palancas Negras to the semifinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by beating the Super Eagles in Friday's quarterfinal showdown at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan.    Angola thrashed Namibia 3-0 in the round of 16 to set...