2013 AFCON winner Ambrose urges Super Eagles to play better ahead of must-watch game against CIV
Published: January 15, 2024
Nigeria had an underwhelming start to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea in a Group A game on Sunday afternoon.    Iban Salvador gave the underdogs the lead in the 36th minute but African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen equalized two minutes later and misse...
Super Eagles assistant coach Finidi George believes Senegal will win AFCON; names 5 other contenders 
Published: January 15, 2024
Super Eagles assistant coach Finidi George has predicted that Senegal will win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and also listed Morocco, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Algeria and Cameroon as the contenders for the crown in the event that the Les Lions de la Teranga fail to lift the trophy on February 11, 2024.   George r...
Key stats Nigeria v EQG: Yusuf dirtiest and most fouled player, Onyeka top tackler, Troost-Ekong most aerial duels
Published: January 15, 2024
Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener on Sunday afternoon. Equatorial Guinea took a surprise lead through Iban Salvador in the 36th minute, only for the Super Eagles to level matters two minutes later through reigning African Footballer of the Year Victor O...
2023 AFCON: Super Eagles boosted by arrival of Terem Moffi ahead of titanic clash against Elephants 
Published: January 15, 2024
Nigeria have been handed a boost ahead of their second Group A game of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations  against Ivory Coast   According to a press release from the Nigeria Football Federation made available to allnigeriasoccer.com, Terem Moffi has finally reported for international duty in Abidjan, which...
'Did a very good job' - Peseiro singles out Yusuf for praise as he provides update on midfielder's injury
Published: January 15, 2024
Alhassan Yusuf was one of the few bright sparks in what was a disappointing performance by the Super Eagles in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opening match against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday afternoon.    Uncapped at international level before the start of the Super Eagles' training camp in the United Arab...
Peseiro defends decision to play Onuachu despite arriving Super Eagles team hotel 8 hours before kickoff 
Published: January 15, 2024
Speaking to reporters at the post-match press conference after his side were forced to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea in their Africa Cup of Nations opener on Sunday, Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro explained his decision to field Southampton loanee Paul Onuachu.    It has come to light that the Trabzonspor ce...
Five tactical tweaks Jose Peseiro must make in blockbuster clash against Ivory Coast
Published: January 15, 2024
A stern test awaits Nigeria with familiar foes Cote d'Ivoire in their second group game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Having come unstuck in a 1-1 draw against  Equatorial Guinea in the first match, manager Jose Peseiro cannot afford to stick rigidly to flawed formulas this time.   With Cote ...
'He's good with his feet' -  Daniel Akpeyi admits he admires MotM Nigeria v Equatorial Guinea, Owono
Published: January 14, 2024
Deportivo Alavés star Jesús Owono lived up to his billing as one of the top young African goalkeepers with an outstanding display during Equatorial Guinea's 1-1 draw with Nigeria in both countries 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener on Sunday afternoon.   The Nzalang Nacional broke the deadlock in the 36th ...
2023 AFCON: Three hits and three flops from Super Eagles 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea
Published: January 14, 2024
The Super Eagles had a disappointing shift at the office today, with manager Jose Peseiro patrolling the sidelines in emotional unrest.   Nigeria dropped points in a 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea. While several attacking threats floundered, the defense offered hope for Peseiro's rebuild.   Allniger...
Super Eagles player ratings: Lookman stars; Yusuf pocket battleship; Aina skilful; Osimhen wasteful; Iwobi fades away
Published: January 14, 2024
Nigeria played a 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea in their opening game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Super Eagles players involved in the game.   The starters Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali: The debutant goalkeeper had no threat to deal with all game an...
2023 AFCON: Five observations from Super Eagles disappointing draw against Equatorial Guinea 
Published: January 14, 2024
Nigeria began their pursuit of a fourth AFCON title with a less-than-ideal 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea.   Ivan Salvador netted the opening goal in the 36th minute, swiftly followed by Victor Osimhen's equalizer for Nigeria just two minutes later.   As a result, Ivory Coast leads Group A after t...
2023 AFCON Nigeria 1 Equatorial Guinea 1: Osimhen's header salvages a point for Super Eagles 
Published: January 14, 2024
The Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by Equatorial Guinea in their first match in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations which was played on Sunday afternoon at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé As early as the 15th second, Alex Iwobi registered the Super Eagles' first shot on target with a long-range effort but was ...
2023 AFCON: Eight things to note on Super Eagles starting lineup against Equatorial Guinea
Published: January 14, 2024
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match against Equatorial Guinea at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan on Sunday, 1500 hours kickoff.    Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff  brings you eight things to note on the starting lineup t...
Super Eagles starting lineup: Iwobi, Aina, Ajayi start; competitive debuts for Yusuf, Nwabili; Lookman AFCON debut
Published: January 14, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Jose Peseiro has revealed his starting lineup for the Super Eagles' clash with Equatorial Guinea in their first game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    The Portuguese tactician seems to have abandoned his 4-4-2 formation and has opted for a 4-3-3 shape. ...
Super Eagles starting XI v Equatorial Guinea: Three Chelsea and Arsenal academy products start (full starting XI) 
Published: January 14, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for his side's opening game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations against Equatorial Guinea at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, 1500 hours kickoff.   The Portuguese football tactician has hande...