Blow for Nigeria: Ndidi forced to withdraw from AFCON squad as Peseiro calls up replacement
Published: January 03, 2024
Nigeria have suffered a major injury blow ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Equatorial Guinea with key midfielder Wilfred Ndidi ruled out of the tournament in Ivory Coast.    Allnigeriasoccer.com has gotten official confirmation from the Nigeria Football Federation that the Leicester City...
Leicester coach confirms injured duo Iheanacho and Ndidi will link up with Nigeria's AFCON squad 
Published: January 01, 2024
Leicester boss Enzo Maresca has given an update on the fitness of Kelechi Iheanacho amid concerns that he might miss the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations and also shed light on Wilfred Ndidi's well-being after missing their victory over Huddersfield Town today. Iheanacho missed the Foxes' 2-0 win over Cardi...
Peseiro reveals who recommended Nwabili to him; why he visited South Africa instead of using Wyscout 
Published: January 01, 2024
Jose Peseiro has confessed that Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili was recommended to him by the Nigeria Football Federation ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Nwabili is the novelty in the 25-man squad list of Peseiro heading to Ivory Coast for the AFCON as the Portuguese football tactician had ...
'NFF decided to take 25 players' - Peseiro reveals how he picked Super Eagles final AFCON squad 
Published: January 01, 2024
Jose Peseiro has cleared the air on how he picked his final Super Eagles squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, saying that the Nigeria Football Federation insisted on taking twenty-five players for the tournament in Ivory Coast.    The Portuguese football tactician has named three goalkeepers, nine defende...
PAOK delay arrival of Troost-Ekong for Super Eagles' AFCON training camp in UAE 
Published: December 31, 2023
Greek Super League club PAOK have reached an agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation to delay the arrival of William Troost-Ekong to the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations training camp in the United Arab Emirates.    In truth, Troost-Ekong was one of the few surprises in the 25-man squad unveiled ...
Equatorial Guinea name Super Eagles-eligible LB in AFCON squad; Urhobo descent Anieboh also called up
Published: December 31, 2023
Equatorial Guinea coach Juan Michá Obiang has announced a 27-man roster for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a Super Eagles-eligible player part of the group.     Versatile Huddersfield Town left-back Charles Ondo is in line to become cap-tied to Equatorial Guinea when they face Nigeria in their Africa Cu...
Uzoho will not report for Super Eagles duty on January 2 as Omonia, Nigerian Federation shake hands 
Published: December 31, 2023
Omonia Nicosia's worst fears were confirmed on Friday, December 29 with the inclusion of Francis Uzoho in the Super Eagles' final 25-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations but whether he's chosen as the first choice goalkeeper is a different matter.      Omonia manager Sofronios Avgou...
Chukwueze's arrival to Super Eagles' AFCON training camp delayed as AC Milan, NFF reach an accord 
Published: December 31, 2023
Italian giants AC Milan have reached an agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation that would see Samuel Chukwueze delay his arrival to the Super Eagles' pre-Africa Cup of Nations training camp.    The Nigerian Federation informed the twenty-five players named on the final roster for the Africa Cup of N...
Jose Peseiro speaks on Super Eagles AFCON ambition, Salah's Egypt, links with Zamalek job 
Published: December 30, 2023
Jose Peseiro's final 25-man squad list for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations was unveiled by the Nigeria Football Federation on Friday.    The Portuguese football tactician has reiterated that his goal is to win the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, which would see him rewarded with a new deal if the targe...
Five interesting facts about Super Eagles' 25-man Africa Cup of Nations squad 
Published: December 30, 2023
The Nigeria Football Federation on Friday announced the Super Eagles' 25-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and there are no major surprises in the squad, with manager Jose Peseiro opting to include majority of the players he has worked with since his appointment as coach in 2022.   An analysis of ...
Super Eagles' 25-man Africa Cup of Nations squad: Five biggest issues facing Peseiro highlighted
Published: December 30, 2023
While Nigeria's 25-man AFCON roster contains proven talents, a closer inspection reveals key deficiencies that could derail their lofty title hopes. There exist pressing questions for manager Jose Peseiro to address.   In attack, over-dependence on Victor Osimhen's scoring threatens to blunt Nigeria if i...
Nigeria squad announcement: Four Arsenal and Chelsea alums in Super Eagles final squad for 2023 AFCON
Published: December 29, 2023
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the final list of twenty-five players heading to Ivory Coast for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, with four former Arsenal and Chelsea players part of the group.    Hale End Academy product Alex Iwobi has been called up for the tournament and he is joined on the ros...
Fulham, Nottingham Forest, Leicester, Southampton stars named in Nigeria's final AFCON squad (full list)
Published: December 29, 2023
Three-time champions Nigeria have picked a team of 25 players for their onslaught for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title, with Head Coach Jose Peseiro settling for usual suspects in a roster that has three goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders and eight forwards.   Captain Ahmed Musa returns to the squ...
Fake news alert: NFF dismiss sensational reports Nike launched new Super Eagles jerseys for AFCON
Published: December 29, 2023
According to a statement on their official X account, the Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed viral reports claiming that a new jersey was launched ahead of the Super Eagles' participation at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The statement also revealed that the NFF haven't agreed on a deal with Ni...
Rangers striker who scored Nigeria's first goal under Peseiro hoping to gatecrash AFCON squad
Published: December 29, 2023
Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers is hoping to gatecrash Nigeria's squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations having been named in a 40-man provisional squad for the tournament in Ivory Coast.    The 29-year-old will have to battle it out with Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Kelechi Iheanacho, Nathan Tella,...