Dessers, Sadiq, Dennis or Moffi : Who should partner Osimhen in attack vs Sao Tome and Príncipe?
Published: June 12, 2022
It is now well-known that Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro prefers a two-striker system in either a flat 4-4-2 or a conventional 3-5-2 formation. In any of the formations stated above, both strikers have differing roles.   To score, the top point man must concentrate on utilizing space between the opposition...
Super Eagles early team news : Lorient DM, Watford CB out of AFCONQ vs Sao Tome and Principe
Published: June 12, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro will not be able to count on the services of two players when his side face off with São Tomé and Príncipe in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match scheduled to take place at the Stade Adrar, Agadir on Monday, June 13, 2022.   It is ...
Nigeria finally miss out on the services of former Chelsea & Arsenal youth team striker
Published: June 12, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation have finally missed out on the services of former Chelsea and Arsenal youth teamer Michael Obafemi, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Prior to June 4, 2022, the in-form Swansea City striker could have declared for Nigeria or England but that is no longer possible following his appea...
Manchester United retained list confirms Nigeria-eligible midfielder has signed a new deal
Published: June 12, 2022
Manchester United's retained list submitted to the English Premier League has confirmed that Nigeria-eligible midfielder Maximillian Oyedele has signed a new deal with the Old Trafford giants.   Last month, the Poland U18 international took to social media to announce that he has signed his first professiona...
U17 WAFU B Ghana 2 Nigeria 4 : Four takeaways from Golden Eaglets win
Published: June 11, 2022
Following the Golden Eaglets 4-2 win over Ghana in their 2022 WAFU U-17 Zone B Tournament opener, allnigeriasoccer.com brings you four takeaways from the match at Cape Coast Stadium, Cape Coast.   Tiring Eaglets The team suffered some burnouts towards the end of the game and gave away silly fouls.   ...
Golden Eaglets player ratings : Williams, Azeez standout; Michael good going forward; Olaleke strong tackler
Published: June 11, 2022
Nigeria faced Ghana in an end-to-end game at the Cape-Coast Stadium in their 2022 WAFU U-17 Zone B Tournament opener on Saturday evening.   The final score ended in a 4-2 win for Nigeria with Micheal, Williams, Azeez and Eke getting on the score sheet for Nduka Ugbade's team.   Allnigeriasoccer.com g...
U17 WAFU B Ghana 2 Nigeria 4 : Michal scores sumptuous free-kick for 5-time world champions
Published: June 11, 2022
Five-time world champions, Golden Eaglets started their 2022 WAFU U-17 Zone B Tournament with a 4-2 win against perennial rivals Ghana's Black Starlets Saturday evening at the Cape Coast Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Emmanuel Michael, Precious Williams, Jubril Azeez and Light Eke grabbed the goals...
Why Umar Sadiq's physical limitations stand against him under Peseiro
Published: June 11, 2022
While Peseiro would undoubtedly be delighted to record his first Super Eagles win in such a crucial game against Sierra Leone, the Portuguese has a lot to ponder about going into the future.   One of his worries would be the form of Almeria's striker Umar Sadiq. He was largely anonymous playing alongside Vic...
Nigeria v Sierra Leone: Peseiro's tactical adjustments that assisted Super Eagles win
Published: June 10, 2022
Nigeria's Super Eagles beat Sierra Leone 2-1 yesterday, thanks to goals from Everton's Alex Iwobi and Napoli's Victor Oshimen in a stunning first-half comeback.   This victory marked the first competitive game for the new Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro.   After two friendly game losses to M...
What to Expect from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
Published: June 10, 2022
When we talk about major football tournaments those in Europe usually start with the World Cup and the Euros. But the Africa Cup of Nations pits nations from a huge continent against each other, providing some incredible action every two years. The last decade of African international football has been dominated by a h...
Every word Peseiro said on first win as Eagles boss, conceding early goals, Sadiq, starting without a 6
Published: June 10, 2022
Portuguese manager Jose Peseiro won his first game in the dugout as Nigeria coach as the national team came from behind to beat Sierra Leone 2-1 in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the MKO Abiola National Stadium on Thursday evening.   Morsay struck after 11 minutes to put Sierra Leone in front but ...
Social : Iwobi, Osimhen, Uzoho, Simon react to Super Eagles 2-1 win against Sierra Leone
Published: June 10, 2022
Nigeria began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a 2-1 win over Sierra Leone at the National Stadium in Abuja on Thursday evening.   The three-time African champions fell behind in the 11th minute when Jonathan Morsay scored with a diving header but the Super Eagles turned the game around ...
Every word Aribo said on win vs Sierra Leone, Super Eagles display, what the team needs to do better
Published: June 09, 2022
Glasgow Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo was the Super Eagles player selected to face the cameras shortly after their 2-1 win over Sierra Leone in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Thursday evening.   After Jonathan Morsay opened the scoring with a diving he...
Nigeria 2 Sierra Leone 1 : Three best and worst performers of the game
Published: June 09, 2022
Jose Peseiro got his first victory as Super Eagles coach after a 2-1 win over Sierra Leone 2-1 in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Thursday evening.   Jonathan Morsay opened the scoring for the visitors in the eleventh minute, before Hale End Academy graduat...
MKO Abiola Stadium rot and four other observations from Nigeria's 2-1 win over Sierra Leone
Published: June 09, 2022
There were a couple of observations from the Super Eagles narrow win against Sierra Leone in the first Group A game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.   Allnigeriasoccer.com presents them.   Ola Aina poor game   The Torino defender had a poor game defensively. He made up for his outing w...