'I'd like to be a proper No. 10' - Iheanacho tells Eguavoen ahead of Afcon qualifier against Rwanda
Published: November 18, 2024
Ahead of Nigeria's 2025 dead-rubber 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda in Uyo, Sevilla forward Kelechi Iheanacho has suggested that he is being played out of position by the national team coaches. Interim Nigeria coach Augustine Eguavoen deployed the Manchester City academy graduate as a forwar...
2023 Afcon MVP Troost-Ekong responds to Oliseh's claims he's unsuitable for African football
Published: November 18, 2024
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has addressed past criticism from Nigerian football legend Sunday Oliseh regarding his suitability for African football.In a statement made at a pre-match press conference, Troost-Ekong emphasized that comments made by Oliseh, which questioned his physicality and ability to co...
'There will be some changes' - Rwanda caption reckons Afconq result won't impact Wcq with Super Eagles
Published: November 18, 2024
Rwanda captain Djihad Bizimana has played down the significance of today's result with the Super Eagles in the final group game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers having an impact when both sides meet in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers next year.The Wasps are in a disadvantageous position heading into toda...
Troost-Ekong namechecks Arsenal, Remo Stars as he insists Super Eagles call-up isn't about club
Published: November 18, 2024
Nigeria captain for their November internationals, William Troost-Ekong has emphasized that national team call-ups are determined purely by merit, regardless of whether a player represents clubs like Arsenal, AC Milan, Galatasaray or Remo Stars.Now a seasoned player for club and country, having played for the likes of ...
'Two or three players close to them' - Rwanda coach reveals plans to neutralise Osimhen, Boniface, Simon
Published: November 18, 2024
Rwanda coach Torsten Spittler attended the mandatory pre-match press conference on Sunday evening, on the eve of his side's must-win match against the Super Eagles in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Heading into the final round of matches in Group D of the Afcon qualifiers, the Super Eagles will finish as gro...
'Doesn't open his mouth' - Troost-Ekong backs Iwobi to become a Super Eagles great despite criticism
Published: November 17, 2024
William Troost-Ekong has revealed that Alex Iwobi has played a key role in him becoming a vital player for the Super Eagles.The veteran centre-back made his debut in 2015 and has been a mainstay in the team since then, making 75 appearances, 16 of them have been at the Africa Cup of Nations and three at the World Cup.H...
Nigeria's interim coach defends decision to snub Dessers and Arokodare who have scored 18 goals between them
Published: November 17, 2024
Nigeria's caretaker coach Austin Eguavoen has defended his decision to keep Cyriel Dessers and Tolu Arokodare out of the Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification fixtures with Benin and Rwanda.The duo have 18 goals between them so far in 2024-2025, with Dessers netting 10 goals across all com...
Troost-Ekong praises ex-centre-back partner Leon Balogun; Eguavoen not ruling out return of Rangers star
Published: November 17, 2024
Austin Eguavoen, the interim manager of the Super Eagles, has not dismissed the possibility of Leon Balogun returning to the national team.Eguavoen's comments came as the Super Eagles prepare to face Rwanda on Monday, November 18, in Uyo by 5 pm.Balogun, who made his international debut in 2014 and last represented Nig...
Eguavoen explains decision to cap-tie English-born CB Gabriel Osho, why his debut was cut short
Published: November 17, 2024
Augustine Eguavoen, the interim manager of the Super Eagles, has provided insights into his decision to cap-tie Reading-born central defender Gabriel Osho during the match against Benin and subsequently replace him at halftime.Eguavoen chose to start Osho in Thursday night's game, but with the team trailing at the brea...
Eguavoen shares message he received from Nottingham Forest boss about Aina, justifies Lookman's release
Published: November 17, 2024
Super Eagles interim coach Austin Eguavoen has justified the release of Ola Aina and Ademola Lookman ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with Rwanda tomorrow at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.Aina was released from the squad after the clash with Benin last Thursday at Nottingham Forest's request.There are ...
'Energetic, quick, smart' - Eguavoen considering handing a start to Super Eagles top assister in Afconq
Published: November 17, 2024
Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that he is considering handing a start to Super Eagles' top assist provider in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Moses Simon.Simon has provided three assists in the Afcon qualifiers, bettered only by Mozambique left-back Bruno Langa who has tallied four...
Confirmed team news: Three key Super Eagles players including Lookman not available for selection v Rwanda
Published: November 17, 2024
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that three key players from the Super Eagles will miss their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Rwanda.The match is scheduled for Monday, November 18, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo by 5 pm.Despite having already secured qualification for ...
'He was doing his thing' - Eguavoen reveals why Iwobi had to make way for Boniface in draw v Benin
Published: November 17, 2024
Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has explained why Alex Iwobi was substituted for Victor Boniface in the 72nd minute of the Super Eagles' 1-1 draw against Benin's Cheetahs on Thursday night during a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.Eguavoen confirmed th...
2025 Afconq Super Eagles v Wasps: Match preview, H2H, what to expect, key players, kickoff time
Published: November 17, 2024
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to wrap up their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a highly anticipated clash against Rwanda's Wasps at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.  Nigeria has already secured qualification for the tournament in Morocco after Victor Osimhen's late equalizer against Benin...
Much ado about nothing: Super Eagles midfielder Dele-Bashiru declares himself fit to face Rwanda
Published: November 17, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can report with certainty that Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has declared himself fit to face Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.There had been concerns about the availability of the Manchester City academy graduate for the dead rubber matchd...