Super Eagles player ratings: Chukwueze still got it; Iheanacho, Okoye fail audition; Yusuf all right
Published: November 18, 2024
The Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Rwanda in the final fixture of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Monday evening at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Super Eagles players in actionThe startersGoalkeeperMaduka Okoye: The former Watford shot-stopper had nothing to do for most...
2025 Afconq: Five observations from Super Eagles' shock defeat to Rwanda's Wasps in Uyo
Published: November 18, 2024
Nigeria advanced to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco despite a 2-1 defeat to Rwanda in Uyo.The Super Eagles took the lead in front of their home fans, following a goalless first half, with Samuel Chukwueze opening the scoring. The AC Milan winger produced a brilliant solo effort, bypassing three Rw...
Nigeria 1 Rwanda 2: Chukwueze scores brilliant solo goal but Super Eagles suffer historic loss to Wasps
Published: November 18, 2024
The Super Eagles failed to see out their unbeaten run in the qualifiers, as they fell to an embarrassing 2-1 defeat to Rwanda's Wasps who came from behind to win the game after an initial brilliant solo effort from Samuel Chukwueze which put Nigeria ahead midway through the second half.This marks the first time Nigeria...
Super Eagles starting XI: Okoye, Dele-Bashiru, Iheanacho, Boniface, Simon start; Osho home debut
Published: November 18, 2024
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for the Super Eagles final group game in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, against Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Monday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Eguavoen was expected to make at least three c...
2025 Afcon qualifier: Five key strategies for Eguavoen to avoid defeat against Rwanda
Published: November 18, 2024
The Super Eagles prepare to face Rwanda's Wasps in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, having played out a barren draw at the first fixture in Kigali. With qualification already secured courtesy of Libya's 1-0 win over Rwanda, Nigeria's focus shifts from securing passage to maintaining an unbeaten...
'I'd like to be a proper No. 10' - Iheanacho tells Eguavoen ahead of Afcon qualifier against Rwanda
Published: November 18, 2024
Ahead of Nigeria's 2025 dead-rubber 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda in Uyo, Sevilla forward Kelechi Iheanacho has suggested that he is being played out of position by the national team coaches. Interim Nigeria coach Augustine Eguavoen deployed the Manchester City academy graduate as a forwar...
2023 Afcon MVP Troost-Ekong responds to Oliseh's claims he's unsuitable for African football
Published: November 18, 2024
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has addressed past criticism from Nigerian football legend Sunday Oliseh regarding his suitability for African football.In a statement made at a pre-match press conference, Troost-Ekong emphasized that comments made by Oliseh, which questioned his physicality and ability to co...
'There will be some changes' - Rwanda caption reckons Afconq result won't impact Wcq with Super Eagles
Published: November 18, 2024
Rwanda captain Djihad Bizimana has played down the significance of today's result with the Super Eagles in the final group game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers having an impact when both sides meet in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers next year.The Wasps are in a disadvantageous position heading into toda...
Troost-Ekong namechecks Arsenal, Remo Stars as he insists Super Eagles call-up isn't about club
Published: November 18, 2024
Nigeria captain for their November internationals, William Troost-Ekong has emphasized that national team call-ups are determined purely by merit, regardless of whether a player represents clubs like Arsenal, AC Milan, Galatasaray or Remo Stars.Now a seasoned player for club and country, having played for the likes of ...
'Two or three players close to them' - Rwanda coach reveals plans to neutralise Osimhen, Boniface, Simon
Published: November 18, 2024
Rwanda coach Torsten Spittler attended the mandatory pre-match press conference on Sunday evening, on the eve of his side's must-win match against the Super Eagles in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Heading into the final round of matches in Group D of the Afcon qualifiers, the Super Eagles will finish as gro...
'Doesn't open his mouth' - Troost-Ekong backs Iwobi to become a Super Eagles great despite criticism
Published: November 17, 2024
William Troost-Ekong has revealed that Alex Iwobi has played a key role in him becoming a vital player for the Super Eagles.The veteran centre-back made his debut in 2015 and has been a mainstay in the team since then, making 75 appearances, 16 of them have been at the Africa Cup of Nations and three at the World Cup.H...
Nigeria's interim coach defends decision to snub Dessers and Arokodare who have scored 18 goals between them
Published: November 17, 2024
Nigeria's caretaker coach Austin Eguavoen has defended his decision to keep Cyriel Dessers and Tolu Arokodare out of the Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification fixtures with Benin and Rwanda.The duo have 18 goals between them so far in 2024-2025, with Dessers netting 10 goals across all com...
Troost-Ekong praises ex-centre-back partner Leon Balogun; Eguavoen not ruling out return of Rangers star
Published: November 17, 2024
Austin Eguavoen, the interim manager of the Super Eagles, has not dismissed the possibility of Leon Balogun returning to the national team.Eguavoen's comments came as the Super Eagles prepare to face Rwanda on Monday, November 18, in Uyo by 5 pm.Balogun, who made his international debut in 2014 and last represented Nig...
Eguavoen explains decision to cap-tie English-born CB Gabriel Osho, why his debut was cut short
Published: November 17, 2024
Augustine Eguavoen, the interim manager of the Super Eagles, has provided insights into his decision to cap-tie Reading-born central defender Gabriel Osho during the match against Benin and subsequently replace him at halftime.Eguavoen chose to start Osho in Thursday night's game, but with the team trailing at the brea...
Eguavoen shares message he received from Nottingham Forest boss about Aina, justifies Lookman's release
Published: November 17, 2024
Super Eagles interim coach Austin Eguavoen has justified the release of Ola Aina and Ademola Lookman ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with Rwanda tomorrow at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.Aina was released from the squad after the clash with Benin last Thursday at Nottingham Forest's request.There are ...