Victor Osimhen: Super Eagles striker says winning AFCON would be one of the best moments of his life
Published: January 17, 2024
Victor Osimhen has admitted that winning the Africa Cup of Nations would be one of the best moments of his career.    The reigning African Footballer of the Year is hoping to lead Nigeria to win their first Africa Cup of Nations title in eleven years at the ongoing tournament in Ivory Coast.    His perf...
2023 AFCON: Osayi-Samuel hit by a bout of food poisoning ahead of Ivory Coast v Nigeria 
Published: January 17, 2024
Fenerbahce fullback Bright Osayi-Samuel has made himself available for selection for Thursday's highly anticipated meeting between Ivory Coast and Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Osayi-Samuel was hit by a bout of food poisoning ahead of tomorrow's showdown at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium...
'It's true" - Ivory Coast coach cites Osimhen as he admits Super Eagles are more talented than Elephants
Published: January 17, 2024
Ivory Coast coach Jean Louis Gasset has admitted that the Super Eagles are more talented than his side heading into tomorrow's encounter in the second matchday of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The host nation will be seeking to book their place in the knockout phases by beating Nigeria tomorrow having won th...
Confirmed Super Eagles team news: Peseiro provides fitness update on Yusuf, Iheanacho, Onuachu, Moffi
Published: January 17, 2024
Addressing the media on Wednesday morning ahead of his side's blockbuster 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match against hosts Ivory Coast, manager Jose Peseiro provided fitness updates on four of his players namely Alhassan Yusuf, Kelechi Iheanacho, Terem Moffi and Paul Onuachu.   The Portuguese football tacticia...
'I am confused also' - Peseiro reacts to discrepancy between Nigeria, Real Sociedad medical report on Sadiq 
Published: January 17, 2024
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro was on media duties on Wednesday morning ahead of his side's highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Group A game against Ivory Coast and one of the controversial topics he spoke on was the withdrawal of Sadiq Umar from the final squad list.    The Nigeria Football Federat...
Ivory Coast v Nigeria: Everything you need to know about must-watch AFCON clash on Thursday 
Published: January 17, 2024
A heavyweight AFCON clash kicks off Thursday as regional powers Nigeria and Ivory Coast square off in a high stakes Group A affair.   With both nations expecting deep tournament runs, their immediate ambitions could receive an early setback in what promises end-to-end action.   Both strong trophy contende...
2023 AFCON: Three Super Eagles players to watch out for against Ivory Coast
Published: January 17, 2024
A blockbuster clash between continental heavyweights Nigeria and Ivory Coast sees talent strewn across the pitch.   However, the Super Eagles will look to a trio of game-changers to rise to the occasion and seize early AFCON dominance.    Allnigeriasoccer.com takes a look at three Super Eagles players to...
'Excited about it' -  Dad wants free-scoring Chelsea youth teamer to represent Nigeria over Cameroon, England 
Published: January 17, 2024
Ndubuisi Ezenwata, the father of free-scoring Chelsea youth teamer Chizzy Ezenwata, has revealed that he wants his son to prioritize playing for Nigeria at international level.  Chizzy was born in England and eligible to play for England's Young Lions, and can also turn out for Cameroon by virtue of being born to a C...
'We know what is at stake' - Terem Moffi admits Super Eagles are under pressure at AFCON 
Published: January 16, 2024
Terem Moffi has admitted that the Super Eagles are under pressure at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Nigeria last won the competition in 2013 which was the the third time in the country's history and are seeking to lift the tournament once again this year  They haven't started the campaign on the...
'Osimhen could have had a hat-trick' - Italian pundit explains why he's not concerned for Super Eagles 
Published: January 16, 2024
Respected Italian pundit Gabriele Marcotti has explained why he's not concerned for the Super Eagles after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener on Sunday, January 14.   The Nzalang Nacional broke the deadlock in the 36th minute through Iban Salvador wh...
2023 AFCON: Three Ivory Coast stars that could give Super Eagles a bit of headache on Thursday 
Published: January 16, 2024
A mouthwatering Africa Cup of Nations second round of group games sees rivals Nigeria and Ivory Coast collide on Thursday in Group A.   While Nigeria boasts attacking talents capable of breaching any defense, Ivory Coast's blend of flair and steel cannot be overlooked.   Central to the Elephants titl...
'We don't fear no one' - Alex Iwobi plays down Ivory Coast's pedigree ahead of massive game
Published: January 16, 2024
Despite an underwhelming start to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is confident Nigeria can pick up their first win in four competitive matches on Thursday when they face Ivory Coast in a massive game at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan.   Nigeria have little margin for ...
Sadiq's withdrawal from AFCON squad: Nigeria Football Federation set the record straight
Published: January 16, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation communication department has released a statement clearing the air on the supposed wrong treatment of  Umar Sadiq. Sadiq picked up a knee injury in the Super Eagles' loss to Guinea in their last friendly games before the start of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The inj...
The Best Awards 2023: Messi is still the best, Osimhen in 5th place, Peseiro and Musa choices 
Published: January 16, 2024
Argentina legend Lionel Messi was named the winner of The Best Men's Player at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 held in London on Monday, January 15.   The Inter Miami superstar was tied on 48 points with Manchester City's Norwegian goal machine Erling Haaland but the prize went to the Argentine beca...
Super Eagles' Monday session: Osimhen, Yusuf given a breather; Moffi, Iheanacho, Onuachu train fully 
Published: January 15, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands Victor Osimhen missed the recovery session of the Super Eagles on Monday afternoon as they began preparation for the game against Ivory Coast in their second matchday of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Despite being on the scoresheet against Equatorial Guinea, the 25-year-old w...