'Nigerians should keep calm' - Simon sends message to fans ahead of AFCON cracker vs Egypt
Published: January 04, 2022
Exciting Nantes winger Moses Simon has called for calm ahead of the Super Eagles' eagerly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations opener against Egypt on January 11. Egypt have in their ranks arguably the best player in the Premier League at the moment, Mohamed Salah and manager Augustine Eguavoen's biggest headache wil...
Slavia's Olayinka names two teams that could pose problems for Super Eagles at AFCON
Published: January 04, 2022
Slavia Prague striker Peter Olayinka believes that Egypt and Senegal could pose problems for the Super Eagles at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, labeling the two countries 'strong teams'. Olayinka has found himself on the roster for the tournament in Cameroon following the withdrawal of Watford sensation Emmanue...
Camp update : Ex-Chelsea stars; six English-based players report for Super Eagles duty
Published: January 04, 2022
The number of players in the Super Eagles camp in Abuja has increased to twenty-three following the arrivals of two former Chelsea stars and six invitees based in the United Kingdom. Chelsea Academy product Ola Aina and his former teammate at Stamford Bridge Kenneth Omeruo have reported for international duty.   ...
AFCON 2021 : Eguavoen sends message to Nwakali as ex-Gunner arrives Super Eagles camp
Published: January 04, 2022
Former Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali is preparing to take part in his first training session with the Super Eagles in Abuja ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. The SD Huesca star is already at the Bolton White Hotel following his arrival from Spain on Tuesday morning. Interim Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen ...
Watford loanee reveals what Super Eagles must do to stop Egypt sensation Salah
Published: January 04, 2022
Watford loanee Maduka Okoye has revealed what the Super Eagles players must to to prevent Egypt winger Mohamed Salah from wreaking havoc on the pitch when both countries face off in their Africa Cup of Nations opener on Tuesday, January 11.Salah has been in sensational form so far this season, directly participated in ...
'Everyone is in top form' - Kaizer Chiefs star discusses competition for Nigeria no. 1 AFCON
Published: January 04, 2022
The Super Eagles are under a new management and every position including the goalkeeping role is up for grabs at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.Daniel Akpeyi, Francis Uzoho, Maduka Okoye and John Noble are competing for just one spot in the starting eleven.The Super Eagles goalkeeping gloves have changed hands over...
'Every player wants to be here' - Ex-Everton winger reacts to late call-up to Nigeria's AFCON squad
Published: January 03, 2022
Olympiakos' Henry Onyekuru is delighted to be given an opportunity to represent Nigeria at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The former Everton winger was handed a late call-up by interim boss Augustine Eguavoen to replace Napoli star Victor Osimhen who pulled out of the squad due to a combination of inju...
'We're respected in Africa' - Eguavoen in bullish mood ahead of AFCON cracker vs Egypt
Published: January 03, 2022
Augustine Eguavoen is in bullish mood ahead of Nigeria's opening game at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations against Egypt. The Super Eagles begin their campaign at the AFCON against the continent's most successful team with seven titles, the Pharaohs of Egypt at Roumdé Adjia Stadium, Garoua on January 11. Egypt have i...
Eguavoen reveals exact nature of Balogun's injury; admits Osimhen, Dennis will be missed
Published: January 03, 2022
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has hinted at a potential formation switch at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations with some key players pulling out of the squad. Glasgow Rangers star Leon Balogun, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, Watford's Emmanuel Dennis and versatile fullback Abdullahi Shehu have been repl...
Super Eagles captain Musa trains for the first time pre-AFCON; key defender trains individually
Published: January 03, 2022
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen ran the rule over half of the players named in the country's finalized squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The training took place at the National Stadium in Abuja with fourteen players in attendance including captai...
AFCON 2021 : Former Arsenal midfielder links up with Nigeria squad on Tuesday
Published: January 03, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali will link up with the Super Eagles squad at their training camp in Abuja on January 4. The 2015 U17 World Cup-winning captain will board a plane bound for Abuja this night and is due to touch down on Tuesday morning, meaning he is expect...
Awaziem positive ahead of AFCON 2021, hails caretaker coach Eguavoen
Published: January 03, 2022
Alanyaspor central defender Chidozie Awaziem has discussed the Super Eagles preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off in Cameroon on January 9, 2022. The Boavista-owned player is sounding confident that the Super Eagles will finish among the podium places in Cameroon. Awaziem was one of the unsung ...
Eguavoen begins running the rule over four goalkeepers; UK-based players expected from today
Published: January 03, 2022
Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen will begin running the rule over four goalkeepers named in the Super Eagles finalized squad for the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. Sparta Rotterdam glovesman Maduka Okoye is the latest invitee to link up with the national team at their training camp in Abuja. His goa...
Ex-West Brom midfielder picks two Rangers' Nigerian stars in Scottish Premiership Dream XI
Published: January 03, 2022
Former West Brom midfielder Derek McInnes has picked his Scottish Premiership Team of the Season so far with Rangers duo Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey making the fantasy team.Nigeria-eligible players such as Rangers star Leon Balogun, St Johnstone's Efe Ambrose, Aberdeen midfielder Funso Ojo, Livingston defender Ayo Obil...
AFCON 2021: Fringe Super Eagles player reacts after receiving a surprise call-up to Nigeria squad
Published: January 03, 2022
Peter Olayinka has spoken of his happiness after receiving a surprise call-up to link up with the Nigeria squad ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off in Cameroon on January 9. The Slavia Prague winger and striker was added to the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations roster following the withdrawal...