'It wasn't intentional' - Eguavoen tears into Senegalese referee over Iwobi's red card, foul on Ndidi
Published: January 24, 2022
Augustine Eguavoen tried to hold back but couldn't after he was asked to share his views on the red card handed to Alex Iwobi during his side's 1-0 loss to Tunisia at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night. Seven minutes after the former Arsenal star came off the bench to replace Kelechi Iheanacho, he took t...
'They double-teamed on Simon' - Eguavoen admits Super Eagles were troubled by Tunisia low-block
Published: January 24, 2022
Speaking at a press conference following Nigeria's 1-0 loss to Tunisia in the round of 16 at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, manager Augustine Eguavoen admitted that the Super Eagles could not break down the defence of the north Africans. The Super Eagles went into the clash as overwhelming favourites after three str...
AFCON 2021 : Five takeaways from Nigeria's disappointing 1-0 loss to Tunisia
Published: January 24, 2022
Nigeria were eliminated from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday evening after the 1-0 defeat to the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia.  Izuchukwu Michael presents five things noted  from the game. 1. Same Regular StartersSuper Eagles interim coach Austin Eguavoen did not make changes to his preferred regulars and that...
Super Eagles player ratings : Okoye inexperienced; Ekong no leadership; Simon caged; Awoniyi poor
Published: January 23, 2022
The Super Eagles' promising run at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations was halted on Sunday evening at the Roumde Adjia stadium in Garoua as Tunisia stole a 1-0 win from a rather disappointing Nigerian side.Izuchukwu Michael rates the players' performances below : Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye : Made one or two saves but ...
Nigeria 0 Tunisia 1 : Msakni's long-range effort ends Super Eagles' fantastic run
Published: January 23, 2022
Nigeria's Super Eagles on Sunday evening crashed out of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-0 defeat to Tunisia as Youssef Msakni's goal separated both sides. The Super Eagles created four goal scoring chances in the first half but none of them were on target while the Tunisians had one attempt to their name.Wi...
AFCON 2021 : Eight things to note on Nigeria's starting lineup to face Tunisia
Published: January 23, 2022
Nigeria legend Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup to face Tunisia in a round of 16 clash at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Allnigeriasoccer.com brings you eight things to note on the confirmed Super Eagles starting lineup.1) The lineup features eight changes from the eleven that started against Guin...
Confirmed Nigeria starting XI : Ex-Chelsea duo, former Liverpool star, Chukwueze, Aribo return
Published: January 23, 2022
Nigeria's caretaker manager Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for Sunday evening's round of sixteen Africa Cup of Nations clash against Tunisia at Roumdé Adjia Stadium, Garoua.The former ACB Lagos defender has reverted to the same team that defeated Egypt and Sudan in the first two matches in the gr...
'I'm a Nigerian' - Ex-Arsenal striker sends message to Iwobi, Nwakali, Ajayi & Co to beat Tunisia
Published: January 23, 2022
Former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor is rooting for the Super Eagles to defeat Tunisia when both countries face off in a round of sixteen clash at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday evening. Adebayor was born in Lome, Togo to parents who originally hailed from Nigeria but opted to pledge his international...
'Was a plus to me when he came to Leicester' - Ndidi on his almost decade-long friendship with Iheanacho
Published: January 23, 2022
Wilfred Ndidi was on media duties on Saturday and one of the questions put to him was on his relationship with Super Eagles and Leicester City teammate Kelechi Iheanacho. The camaraderie between Ndidi and Iheanacho is there for everyone to see, especially on social media. where they post videos to amuse their follower...
'They will be very, very ready to compete' - Eguavoen on Nigeria's starting XI to face Tunisia
Published: January 23, 2022
Augustine Eguavoen has stressed that his starting lineup to face Tunisia in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash on Sunday evening will be capable of competing against the north African giants. The Edokpolor Grammar School product has explained why he made several changes to the team in the final group ga...
'Big game, I'll be there' - CAF President confirms his attendance for battle of the Eagles
Published: January 23, 2022
Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that he will be in attendance for the round of sixteen clash between Nigeria and Tunisia on Sunday evening.The glamour clash of the round of sixteen at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations sees two of the top five ranked African countries face off a...
Arsenal offer new deal to teenage Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper ahead of next season
Published: January 23, 2022
According to information gathered from a club insider, allnigeriasoccer.com understands English Premier League club Arsenal have offered a new deal to talented teenage goalkeeper of Nigerian descent, Brian Okonkwo ahead of the 2022-2023 campaign.With effect from July 1, 2022, Okonkwo will be among the new intake of aca...
'Nigeria is going to Partey on Ghana' - Super Eagles fans react to 2022 World Cup playoff draw
Published: January 23, 2022
Only one of Nigeria and Ghana will be going to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as the two West African giants were drawn to face each other in the playoff draw held in Douala, Cameroon on Saturday, January 22. The home and away legs will take place during the next FIFA window for international matches, from March 24-29, w...
'They are all healthy' - Eguavoen provides fitness update on his starting XI vs Tunisia
Published: January 22, 2022
Augustine Eguavoen was unwilling to disclose the identities of the eleven players who will take to theRoumdé Adjia Stadium, Garoua pitch for Sunday evening's Africa Cup of Nations round of sixteen clash against Tunisia, but claimed that the starters are in tip-top condition. The Super Eagles legend made eight chan...
'Balogun was not too sure' - Eguavoen reveals the backstory behind Ndah's inclusion AFCON squad
Published: January 22, 2022
Augustine Eguavoen has revealed the backstory behind the inclusion of Olisa Ndah in Nigeria's finalized squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, saying he was tipped about the then Akwa United defender by Honourable Boma Iyaye, the Rivers State Commissioner for Sports. The Orlando Pirates center back's inclusion i...