'First mission is to win it' - Ajax Amsterdam legend backs Super Eagles to win 2023 AFCON
Published: September 10, 2023
Nigeria have already qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast but must avoid slipping up against São Tomé and Príncipe to avoid being toppled by Guinea Bissau at the summit of the Group A standings.   Heading into the final matchday, the Super Eagles lead the way with 12 points from five ga...
Gift Orban to undergo late fitness test to determine whether he can become cap-tied to Nigeria
Published: September 10, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that free-scoring KAA Gent attacker Gift Orban has emerged as an injury worry for the Super Eagles ahead of Sunday's dead rubber 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against São Tomé and Príncipe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The dual national play...
'I believe in him' - Super Eagles coach Peseiro defends invitation of Southampton midfielder Aribo 
Published: September 10, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro faced the cameras on Saturday, on the eve of his side's dead rubber 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against São Tomé and Príncipe, and one of the questions put to the Portuguese by reporters was about Joe Aribo.   Aribo struggled for playing opportunities at South...
Nigeria v Sao Tome and Príncipe: Match preview, what to expect, team news, key players, kickoff time
Published: September 09, 2023
Nigeria will square up against São Tomé and Príncipe in the last qualification match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.   The Super Eagles have qualified for the next edition of the AFCON but still need to avoid a defeat to finish the qualifiers as group winners.   São Tomé and Pr...
'He's very strong' - Chukwueze names the most underrated player in the current Super Eagles team 
Published: September 09, 2023
AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze believes Frank Onyeka is the most underrated player in the current Super Eagles squad and stressed that the Brentford midfielder is better than most people think.    And to drive home his point, Chukwueze underlined the qualities of the FC Ebedei product who has played the ro...
'It is false' - Gift Orban confirms ahead of potential Nigeria debut he never wanted to play for Togo 
Published: September 08, 2023
KAA Gent goal machine Gift Orban has confirmed that he never considered playing for the Togolese national team before earning his first call-up to the Super Eagles for a dead rubber 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against São Tomé and Príncipe.   Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported 170 days...
'A big milestone for me' - Osimhen reacts to being nominated for Ballon d'Or
Published: September 08, 2023
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has expressed his happiness at being shortlisted for the Ballon d'Or.    The Napoli striker was among the 30-man nominees released by the French news magazine, France Football, the organizers of the award on Wednesday. He becomes the seventh Nigerian to be nominated ...
'My twin brother' - Super Eagles GK gives hilarious response on resemblance with Man Utd star
Published: September 08, 2023
Nigeria international Adebayo Adeleye has admitted his resemblance with Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana.   The Hapoel Jerusalem shot stopper's admission to resembling the Red Devils' number 24 stems from the widely accepted assertion that they look alike.   Besides sharing a physical res...
Awoniyi, Boniface, Iheanacho, Orban: Who is closest to challenging Osimhen for Super Eagles No. 9 spot
Published: September 08, 2023
Nigeria is blessed with the best striking force in Africa at the moment. In the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign, Nigeria have scored 16 goals which is the most of any team.   With players like Victor Osimhen, Taiwo Awoniyi, Gift Orban, Kelechi Iheanacho and Victor Boniface, goals a...
'It's not true' - Ex-Germany youth teamer Torunarigha claims that he did not snub Super Eagles 
Published: September 08, 2023
Former Germany youth international Jordan Torunarigha has sensationally claimed he did not reject an opportunity to play for Nigeria in the past and has vowed to put in his best to ensure the Super Eagles win their last 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.    In truth, the KAA Gent central defender tur...
Why Aina and Ebuehi should be given a chance in 2023 AFCONQ against Sao Tome and Principe
Published: September 07, 2023
The right-back position of the Super Eagles is up for grabs ahead of the tie against São Tomé and Príncipe in the last game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The position has been occupied by Bright Osayi Samuel recently but the Fenerbahce defender is absent for this encounter due to fitness issues....
Chelsea and Liverpool products, 21 others report for international duty pre-Sao Tome and Príncipe
Published: September 06, 2023
Chelsea Academy graduate Ola Aina, Liverpool-reared striker Taiwo Awoniyi and the other 21 players invited for the Super Eagles' final 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game against São Tomé and Príncipe have reported to camp.   Aina has not been called up to the squad since he featured in the 2-1 los...
Gift Orban reports for Super Eagles duty ahead of potential cap-tying game, 9 other invitees land in Uyo 
Published: September 06, 2023
Free-scoring KAA Gent striker Gift Orban has reported for international duty in Uyo ahead of the Super Eagles' dead rubber 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against São Tomé and Príncipe, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Orban has ended speculation about his international future by showing up in...
Why Adeleye should start ahead of Uzoho in 2023 AFCONQ against Sao Tome and Principe
Published: September 06, 2023
The conundrum regarding the goalkeeping situation of the Super Eagles continues to linger even with the return of Francis Uzoho. The Cypriot-based goalkeeper missed Nigeria's 3-2 win over Sierra Leone due to suspension and was replaced by Adebayo Adeleye in the starting XI.   The 24-year-old should by d...
Aina or Ebuehi at right-back and four other questions facing Peseiro pre-AFCONQ
Published: September 05, 2023
The Super Eagles are set to face São Tomé and Príncipe in the final qualifying game for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.   The three-time African champions have booked their place at the upcoming Africa's biggest football competition but still have to avoid a defe...