2023 AFCON: Everything you need to know about Super Eagles' Group A opponents 
Published: December 29, 2023
The Super Eagles face strong opponents right away in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations group.   Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau will each pose challenges for the Super Eagles in Group A when the tournament kicks off on the 13th of January 2024.   Two-time champions Ivory Coast boasts star...
A World Cupper, three NPFL stars, potential gatecrasher: A look at Super Eagles GK options for AFCON
Published: December 28, 2023
Nigeria senior national team coach Jose Peseiro, has assembled an array of goalkeeping options in Nigeria's 40-man provisional AFCON 2023 squad which was made public last week, yet continues seeking a definitive number one capable of cementing the starting role.AFCON    Foremost in contention is Francis Uzo...
Veteran CBs, tried and trusted fullbacks: A look at Super Eagles defensive options for 2023 AFCON
Published: December 28, 2023
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has assembled an impressive collection of center backs and fullbacks in Nigeria's 40-man provisional squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament revealed by the NFF recently.   At the heart of defense, veterans like Semi Ajayi, Kenneth Omeruo and William Troost-Eko...
Napoli give Osimhen a day off before leaving for Super Eagles' AFCON training camp 
Published: December 27, 2023
Through official channels, Napoli have announced that Victor Osimhen has been given a day off so he could join his family before leaving for the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations training camp.   The Azzurri are preparing for the match against Monza scheduled for Friday at the Maradona Stadium and a train...
World-class firepower led by Africa's best: A look at Super Eagles attacking options for 2023 AFCON 
Published: December 27, 2023
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has assembled a lethal collection of strikers, wingers, and attacking midfielders in Nigeria's 40-man provisional squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations which was confirmed by CAF last week.   Leading the forward lines is 2023 African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhe...
Omonia ask Nigeria Football Federation to delay arrival of Super Eagles GK Uzoho for AFCON training camp 
Published: December 27, 2023
Cypriot First Division club Omonia Nicosia have asked the Nigeria Football Federation to delay the arrival of Francis Uzoho for the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations training camp.   According to reports in the Cypriot press including Kerkida, Omonia asked for a short extension to Uzoho's integration ...
Blend of youth and experience: A look at Super Eagles midfield options of 2023 AFCON 
Published: December 26, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has assembled an intriguing mix of seasoned experienced players and promising youngsters in Nigeria's midfield selection for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament when the 40-man provisional list was released last week.   At the heart of the Super Eagles midfield is the r...
Bayer Leverkusen hoping Nathan Tella is not named in Super Eagles' final AFCON squad 
Published: December 23, 2023
In the worse case scenario, German Bundesliga table toppers Bayer Leverkusen could be without five African players when the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations begins in Ivory Coast.    The Nigerian duo of Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella, Moroccan winger Amine Adli, Burkina Faso centre back Edmond Tapsoba and Ivorian ...
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: Five must-watch games in the group stages including Ivory Coast v Nigeria
Published: December 21, 2023
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is set to kick off on January 13 2024, serving football fans across the continent and beyond a highly anticipated slate of competitive fixtures in the group stage.   While every match featuring Africa's premier talents promises entertainment, a few fixtures stand out as must-wa...
What is Super Eagles year-end world rankings? Fifa reveal position of three-time African champions 
Published: December 21, 2023
Through their official website, FIFA on Thursday, December 21,  have released its end-of-the-year ranking of national teams. The ranking had Nigeria in 42nd position which meant they are unchanged from the last grading which was released last month. This comes as no surprise as Nigeria didn't feature in ...
Super Eagles watch: Fit-again Moffi nets brace; Boniface makes instant impact; Dessers showing his worth 
Published: December 20, 2023
Ahead of the start of a training camp for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, three Super Eagles players named in the provisional squad were on target to help their clubs register wins in league matches played in Europe on Wednesday, December 20.   Starting in France, Terem Moffi scored two goals in OGC Nice's 2...
Terem Moffi: OGC Nice striker named in Nigeria's provisional AFCON squad passes fitness test pre-Lens 
Published: December 19, 2023
Nigeria have gotten a major injury boost ahead of the start of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations training camp with OGC Nice striker Terem Moffi receiving the green light from his club's medical team to return to action.   Moffi has passed a fitness test ahead of the visit of Lens, corresponding to the 17th ...
Ex-Super Eagles striker Odemwingie makes interesting revelation about Nigeria's 2013 AFCON triumph
Published: December 19, 2023
Former West Brom forward and retired Nigeria international Osaze Odemwingie has revealed that he had dreamt that the Super Eagles would be triumphant at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Led by the late Stephen Keshi, the West African giants conquered Africa in the said AFCON edition by beating Burkina Faso by a sol...
Fulham, Leicester, Nottingham Forest, Rangers stars named in Super Eagles provisional AFCON squad (full list)  
Published: December 18, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that the Nigeria Football Federation have submitted to the Confederation of African Football a provisional 40-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    An analysis of the roster revealed that six goalkeepers, thirteen defenders, eight midfielders and thirteen forwards h...
Moffi remains a candidate to be named in Nigeria's AFCON squad after reveal by OGC Nice coach 
Published: December 18, 2023
Contrary to sensational reports in the local media, OGC Nice center forward Terem Moffi is still a candidate to be named in the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations squad.    On Saturday, OGC Nice were deprived of the services of the Nigeria international for the trip to Le Havre because he had complained of...