2023 AFCONQ: Three reasons Moffi should start against Guinea-Bissau
Published: March 26, 2023
Terem Moffi sat idly on the bench as the Super Eagles of Nigeria lost to the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau on Friday evening.   The decision by Jose Peseiro not to use the in-form striker didn't go down well with a large section of the fans and pundits alike.  With Nigeria desperate for a result on Monday a...
Guinea-Bissau's match-winner against Super Eagles, Balde skips training ahead of return leg 
Published: March 26, 2023
Guinea-Bissau are sweating on the fitness of Mama Baldé ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Nigeria.    The Troyes attacker instantly turned into a national hero after scoring the match-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over the Super Eagles on Friday.    Balde picked a lon...
Peseiro raises concern over Akpoguma's head injury, gives Egyptian referee a piece of his mind 
Published: March 25, 2023
Kevin Akpoguma faces a fitness test to make Nigeria's squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau at the Estádio 24 de Setembro, Bissau.   After suffering a blow to the head, Akpoguma was forced to be substituted in the 55th minute, with Semi Ajayi taking his place ...
Iwobi on Super Eagles' missed scoring chances, next game; refuses to comment on state of pitch 
Published: March 25, 2023
Alex Iwobi was the player chosen to represent the Super Eagles players at the post-match press conference after the national team's shock 1-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Friday evening.    Statistically, the Everton star has emerged as the most trusted outfield play...
Peseiro responds to question on pairing Onuachu, Osimhen in attack and snubbing Moffi
Published: March 25, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro faced the cameras shortly after his side's shock 1-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau on matchday three in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.    The three-time African champions were expected to stroll past their opponents, ranked 118th in the world, but that opinion changed by th...
Peseiro reveals what went wrong in Super Eagles' loss, gives defiant response to sack claims
Published: March 25, 2023
For the first time in six years, the Super Eagles lost at home in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as the Jose Peseiro-led side were beaten 1-0 by dark horses Guinea-Bissau at the National Stadium in Abuja on Friday evening.     The Portuguese football tactician had a big team talk to make at halftime as t...
Super Eagles player ratings : Akpoguma, Bassey at sixes and sevens; Osayi-Samuel stands out; Osimhen poor
Published: March 24, 2023
The Super Eagles lost 1-0 to Guinea-Bissau in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match played at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.   Below are the ratings of  the Super Eagles players :    The Starters Goalkeeper   Francis Uzoho: The Omonia Nicosia's goalkeeper was partly at faul...
2023 AFCONQ : Five observations from Super Eagles' 1-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau
Published: March 24, 2023
Nigeria's Super Eagles could have faced Monday's return leg of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea-Bissau with the knowledge that they were just a win away from qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.   Sadly, the Eagles were embarrassed by the Guinea-Bissau side...
AFCONQ Nigeria 0 Guinea-Bissau 1 : Super Eagles suffer shock loss against Djurtus
Published: March 24, 2023
Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast was dented on Friday evening as they were beaten 1-0 by Guinea-Bissau at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja.    The shocking defeat means the three-time African champions have a huge task on their hands with a win away against th...
Eight things to note on Super Eagles' starting lineup against Guinea-Bissau
Published: March 24, 2023
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau at the National Stadium in Abuja.    Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff  brings you eight things to note on the starting lineup to face the Djurtus.    ...
Iwobi, Ndidi, Iheanacho, Osimhen start for Super Eagles v Guinea-Bissau; Osayi-Samuel cap-tied 
Published: March 24, 2023
Jose Peseiro has named his seventh starting lineup as coach of the Super Eagles ahead of the national team's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.   The Portuguese football tactician has made four changes from the side that started...
'Why do you want me to retire?' - Ahmed Musa not thinking of quitting Super Eagles 
Published: March 24, 2023
Ahmed Musa has insisted that he plans to continue playing for the Super Eagles amid calls from some quarters for the former CKSA Moscow star to quit the team.    Many critics have suggested that the two-time World Cupper should retire from the Super Eagles because he is not as relevant as he used to be.   ...
Four key decisions facing Jose Peseiro ahead AFCONQ against Guinea-Bissau
Published: March 24, 2023
Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro and his technical team will be plotting the downfall of Guinea-Bissau in Friday and next Monday's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.    Two wins over the two legs will ensure that the team qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast   So ahead of...
'Can play centre-back and right-back' - Peseiro defends controversial selection of Bameyi
Published: March 23, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has defended his decision to include Daniel Bameyi in his squad list for the international matches this month against Guinea-Bissau.    The YumYum FC defender captained the Flying Eagles at the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations but wasn't one of the standout players for the seven-t...
Peseiro explains why red-hot Middlesbrough striker Akpom was omitted from Super Eagles roster
Published: March 23, 2023
Jose Peseiro was on media duties on the eve of Nigeria's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau, and one of the questions he was asked during the pre-match press conference was to explain the exclusion of Chuba Akpom from his latest squad list.    The 27-year-old, a product of Ars...