'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...
'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 ...