Sierra Leone make late change to squad ahead of AFCONQ against Super Eagles 
Published: June 17, 2023
Sierra Leone have made a late change to the squad that will be squaring up against the Super Eagles on matchday five of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.   The Sierra Leone Football Association announced on Saturday afternoon that Joseph Cleveland has been replaced by Lamin Conteh barely 24 hours befor...
Centre-backs Omeruo and Ajayi reveal Super Eagles mission against Sierra Leone in Monrovia 
Published: June 17, 2023
Kenneth Omeruo and Semi Ajayi are in contention to feature for the Super Eagles when they take on Sierra Leone in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Monrovia on Sunday.    The CD Leganes and West Brom central defenders revealed that the Super Eagles' mission on the penultimate matchday of the qualifi...
'It'll be talk of the town' - Musa urges Super Eagles teammates to avoid losing to Sierra Leone 
Published: June 17, 2023
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has sent a clear message to his teammates before their trip to Monrovia, warning them that they should avoid losing to a Sierra Leone team who are desperate for three points to keep alive their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying hopes.    These days, the former CSKA Moscow sensatio...
'We saw what Guinea-Bissau did to us' - Osimhen warns against complacency v Sierra Leone 
Published: June 16, 2023
Victor Osimhen has warned his Super Eagles teammates to take nothing for granted when they face Sierra Leone in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in  Monrovia on Sunday.    Having been in the team that surrendered a four-goal lead to draw 4-4 against Sierra ...
'I can't sleep well if I lose' -  Chukwueze vows to give everything to qualify for 2023 AFCON 
Published: June 16, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze has vowed to give everything to help the Super Eagles qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    The Villarreal winger will be hoping he can take his good form into the AFCON  qualifier against Sierra Leone in Monrovia on Sunday, June 18.   The 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup winner registe...
West Brom defender Ajayi overlooks Premier League heartbreak, optimistic about AFCON ticket
Published: June 15, 2023
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has put behind him the disappointment of his Championship side West Brom failing to gain promotion to the Premier League.     The Nigerian international is in the Super Eagles camp for Sunday's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone and is confident that...
Ex-Spurs, West Ham & Crystal Palace schoolboys named in Sierra Leone travelling squad v Nigeria
Published: June 15, 2023
Sierra Leone have named a 25-man travelling squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Super Eagles in Monrovia.     As confirmed on Sierra Leone Football Association's Twitter handle, Leone Stars head coach John Keister has included 14 home-based players and 11 foreign-based players i...
'I'm sure he'll get his chance' - Iwobi backs fellow Hale End product Akpom for Nigeria call-up 
Published: June 15, 2023
Alex Iwobi believes fellow Hale End Academy product Chuba Akpom has a future with the Super Eagles despite his omission from the squad to face Sierra Leone in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.    Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro revealed earlier this week that the Middlesbrough marksman stood no chan...
Super Eagles striker Osimhen reveals Drogba impact, promises win against Sierra Leone
Published: June 15, 2023
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has spoken about the impact of former African Footballer of The Year winner Didier Drogba on his career and how he hopes to help the Super Eagles secure a ticket to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.   Osimhen joined up with his international teammates on Tuesday a...
'We must not allow another upset' - Lawal warns Super Eagles ahead of AFCONQ v Sierra Leone
Published: June 14, 2023
Former Super Eagles winger Garba Lawal has posited that the Nigerian national team set to play Sierra Leone in their penultimate round of qualifiers to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast must not allow another upset against them.    The Super Eagles need a win from their two games left in the qualif...
Super Eagles camp update: Osayi-Samuel is last player to report for international duty 
Published: June 14, 2023
Fenerbahce defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel has arrived at the camp of the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.   Osayi-Samuel arrival completes the list of 23 players invited by Jose Peseiro for the match against Sierra Leone.   With training...
'I got kicked out of U20, U23' - Nwachukwu admits he thought Super Eagles call-up was a joke
Published: June 13, 2023
Divine Nwachukwu has revealed how surprised he was when he got the text of invitation to the Super Eagles squad for their June international.  Nwachukwu was one of the four home-based players invited by Jose Peseiro ahead for the national team's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.  ...
Troost-Ekong discusses return to Super Eagles, NPFL players, possibility of playing in local league
Published: June 13, 2023
 William Troost-Ekong has expressed his delight to be back in the Super Eagles squad for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.    The Watford-owned centre-back said the team have put the pain of missing out on the World Cup behind them and are now looking forward to achieving ...
'Better to do it with a game to spare' - Omeruo wants Super Eagles to qualify for AFCON on Sunday 
Published: June 13, 2023
Former Chelsea central defender Kenneth Omeruo says the Super Eagles are targeting qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a game to spare.    Although the three-time African champions are not under pressure, they have a chance to qualify for the tournament in Ivory Coast when they take on the Leone...
'Akpom is not available for this camp' - Peseiro on the omission of Arsenal product from squad  
Published: June 13, 2023
Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Chuba Akpom remains in the international wilderness, with Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro not calling him up for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone.    Akpom mustered 28 goals in thirty eight appearances for Middlesbrough in the regu...