Super Eagles player ratings : Simon steals the show; Iheanacho, Omeruo impress; Aribo creates; Ndidi solid
Published: January 11, 2022
A superb first half strike from Kelechi Iheanacho was enough for Nigeria to secure all three points in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Egypt on Tuesday evening.  The Super Eagles were the dominant force and more threatening side throughout the game while Egypt defended deep with Mohamed Salah isolated...
AFCON 2021 : Eight things to note on Nigeria's starting lineup to face Egypt
Published: January 11, 2022
Legendary Super Eagles fullback Augustine Eguavoen has announced his first official lineup as caretaker boss of Nigeria. Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff brings you eight things to note on the confirmed Super Eagles starting lineup for their mouthwatering 2021 Africa Cup of Nations clash against seven-time champ...
Confirmed Nigeria starting XI : Two former Chelsea stars, ex-Liverpool striker, Aribo start
Published: January 11, 2022
Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for Tuesday evening's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D match against seven-time champions Egypt at Roumdé Adjia Stadium, Garoua. The former K.V. Kortrijk fullback has named a similar looking lineup to the team he most commonly used dur...
'No players in Manchester, Liverpool, Chelsea' - Rohr insists Ndidi, Iheanacho not yet Eagles stars
Published: January 11, 2022
Former Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has acknowledged that the current generation of Super Eagles players are living in the shadow of Nigeria's golden generation of the 1990s and early 2000s. The last time Nigeria hosted the Africa Cup of Nations in 2000, they had three former African Footballers of the Year in t...
Ex-Nigeria coach Oliseh tells Super Eagles how to play to beat Egypt; backs Eguavoen
Published: January 11, 2022
Former Nigeria manager Sunday Oliseh has given the Super Eagles players an expository on how to play if they intend to beat Egypt in their opening game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning midfielder, two-time World Cupper and 1996 Olympics gold medalist has stressed that the Su...
Ajax Amsterdam icon names two Nigerian players that can cause damage to Egypt
Published: January 11, 2022
Ajax Amsterdam icon Tijani Babangida has revealed that Spanish-based duo Samuel Chukwueze and Sadiq Umar can cause damage to Egypt in this evening's eagerly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations clash. Chukwueze needs no introduction, the Villarreal winger announced his arrival on the international stage at the last Afr...
Former Nigeria U23 invitee Kelechi may depart Portugal this month
Published: January 11, 2022
Former Nigeria U23 invitee and Casa Pia Athletic FC of Portugal defender Kelechi John is attracting strong interest from clubs in Sweden, Israel and the Netherlands. The former Plateau United utility defender who can play everywhere in the defence has been rock solid for his Portuguese side.Casa Pia Athletic presently ...
'I cannot wait' - Super Eagles GK insists game vs Egypt only thing he's thinking about
Published: January 11, 2022
Watford loanee Maduka Okoye is eager to make his Africa Cup of Nations debut against Egypt this evening.  Though the four goalkeepers in camp have been giving their best in the training sessions, everything is pointing to the fact that the Sparta Rotterdam netminder has won the battle for the number one role against...
'I'm here to give my best' - Aribo tells fans what to expect ahead of AFCON debut vs Egypt
Published: January 11, 2022
Glasgow Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo is set to make his Africa Cup of Nations debut when Nigeria trade tackles with seven-time champions Egypt at the Roumdé Adjia Stadium, Garoua on Tuesday evening. Aribo has stressed that the Super Eagles are not in Cameroon to make up the numbers and are targeting winning their fou...
Super Eagles predicted starting lineup vs Egypt : Ex-Chelsea, Liverpool stars; Aribo in
Published: January 11, 2022
Three-time African champions Nigeria will face Egypt in their first Group D game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Tuesday evening with a slightly different lineup different from the one most football faithful in Nigeria predicted before the turn of the new year. Serie A side Napoli,  struggling English Premier League...
Paderborn left-back joins Super Eagles in final training session pre-Egypt
Published: January 10, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that SC Paderborn fullback Jamilu Collins has ended speculation about his availability for the Super Eagles at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The left-back became the twenty-seventh player to report for international duty after linking up with his teammates in Garoua on Monday ev...
Former Manchester United striker breaks his silence on Africa Cup of Nations no-show
Published: January 10, 2022
Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has finally broken his silence on his non-release by Al-Shabab for the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Ighalo, himself, has ended all hopes of featuring in the tournament and apologized to his Super Eagles teammates. Al-Shabab have stuck to their guns about Ighalo remai...
'He's someone I respect so much' - Egypt skipper Salah not ready to exchange words with Musa
Published: January 10, 2022
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah says he is not ready to exchange words with Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa ahead of tomorrow's Group D meeting between the Super Eagles and Pharaohs at the Africa Cup of Nations. Musa stirred up a hornet's nest when he claimed that that the Super Eagles have more dangerous players than the ...
Eguavoen's latest update on Jamilu Collins throws up more questions than answers
Published: January 10, 2022
Nigeria's caretaker manager Augustine Eguavoen continues to be evasive over the availability of SC Paderborn defender Jamilu Collins for the Africa Cup of Nations, a day before the Super Eagles begin their campaign against Egypt. Twelve days after the invited players were instructed to report for international duty fo...
'I don't think I can make it to next AFCON' - Super Eagles captain clarifies retirement comments
Published: January 10, 2022
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has not expressly stated that he was going to retire from the national team after the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations but has made it clear he would not make himself available for selection in June 2023 when the next tournament comes up in Ivory Coast. With 103 caps to his name spread acr...