Five things Super Eagles must do avoid defeat against vengeance-seeking Indomitable Lions 
Published: January 25, 2024
A wounded Cameroon side awaits a tactically precise Nigeria in Sunday's marquee AFCON Round of 16 battle.   After unexpectedly crashing out in the knockout stages of the 2019 AFCON owing to a loss against the Super Eagles, Indomitable Lions boss Rigobert Song will have his side bristling with intent to wreak...
'They hate each other' - Ex-DR Congo captain gives his perspective on Nigeria v Cameroon AFCON clash 
Published: January 25, 2024
Former Democratic Republic of Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani has predicted that the Nigeria versus Cameroon 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match will be a feisty encounter.    While the Super Eagles finished second in Group A with seven points from a possible nine, the Indomitable Lions managed to squeeze through ...
Indomitable Lions team news: Song handed double injury boost as Aboubakar, N'Jie train fully pre-Nigeria 
Published: January 25, 2024
Indomitable Lions manager Rigobert Song has been handed a double injury boost ahead of his side's highly anticipated blockbuster Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 tie against the Super Eagles.    According to Le Bled Parle, Cameroon captain Vincent Aboubakar and former Tottenham Hotspur winger Clinton N&...
Osayi-Samuel discusses AFCON debut, win against GNB, what Nigerians should expect against Cameroon 
Published: January 24, 2024
Fenerbahce right back Bright Osayi-Samuel has given his assessment about the performance of the Super Eagles against Guinea-Bissau in their last group game in the  2023 Africa Cup of Nations and has declared they have the wherewithal to defeat Cameroon in the next round. Heading into the tournament, the 26-year-o...
'A familiar face' - Omeruo banking on Peseiro to devise a game plan for Super Eagles to beat Cameroon 
Published: January 24, 2024
Speaking after Wednesday's training session in Abidjan, Kenneth Omeruo admitted that he is banking on Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro to draw up a tactical plan to help the team beat old foes Cameroon on Saturday.    Five-time African champions Cameroon set up a mouth watering clash with neighbors Nigeria...
Super Eagles team news: Troost-Ekong and Yusuf pictured in full training ahead of Cameroon clash
Published: January 24, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that William Troost-Ekong and Alhassan Yusuf have received the medical green light to return to full training ahead of Nigeria's highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 match with Cameroon.    It is confirmed that the PAOK central defender and Royal Antwerp...
'I didn't want it' - Peseiro makes stunning revelation about rejecting contract renewal offer from NFF 
Published: January 24, 2024
Jose Peseiro has made a stunning revelation about his future as coach of the Super Eagles, claiming that he turned down a contract renewal offer from the Nigeria Football Federation.   Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh confirmed in December that Peseiro's future will be determined only after the end ...
'We can do better' - Lookman makes honest admission over Super Eagles goalscoring woes 
Published: January 24, 2024
Nigeria's goalscoring woes in recent matches continued on Monday as they labored to a 1-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in their final group game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Since the start of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the team coached by Jose Peseiro have managed only five goals in six matches,...
'We're strong and solid at the back' - Aribo highlights Super Eagles defensive strengths pre-Cameroon 
Published: January 24, 2024
Joe Aribo has highlighted the Super Eagles' defensive discipline ahead of Saturday's round of 16 showdown with Cameroon at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    With four games still to be played in the group stage, Nigeria have the joint-best defensive record in the tournament along with defending champio...
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...