Eguavoen reveals what worries him the most about Super Eagles defending ahead of AFCON
Published: December 21, 2021
Interim Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen has expressed his concern about how the Super Eagles are defending as a team ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The three-time African champions were badly exposed during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers when they conceded four goals in one game against Sierra ...
2021 AFCON: Victor Osimhen makes himself available for selection
Published: December 21, 2021
Nigeria have been handed a huge boost ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, with their top scorer in the qualifiers Victor Osimhen making himself available for selection. Today made it one month Osimhen has not played a competitive match for Napoli after suffering an injury following a clash with Slovakia center ...
'Told me he's fine' - Eguavoen reveals talks with rehabbing Super Eagles striker Osimhen pre-AFCON
Published: December 21, 2021
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has revealed that he has held talks with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The whole country and also fans of the Super Eagles are in suspense over Osimhen's availability for the tournament which kicks off in Cameroon on January 9, 20...
Two NPFL players on the radar of interim Super Eagles coach ahead of Africa Cup of Nations
Published: December 21, 2021
Two unnamed Nigeria Professional Football League players are on the radar of interim Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner has revealed that the local-based players could be included in the provisional Africa Cup of Nations squad provi...
'I like the kid' - Eguavoen seeks CAF approval to include Nwakali in Nigeria's provisional squad
Published: December 21, 2021
Nigeria's interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has confirmed that former Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali stands a chance of being named in the Super Eagles provisional squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.Allnigeriasoccer.com reported exactly a week ago that the SD Huesca star was in touch with the newly-appointed...
Watford talisman, ex-Liverpool striker named in provisional Nigeria squad for AFCON
Published: December 21, 2021
Watford talisman Emmanuel Dennis could be heading to Cameroon next month for the Africa Cup of Nations, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. It is confirmed that Dennis has been named in Nigeria's provisional squad for the tournament that kicks off in Cameroon on January 9, 2022.Ahead of the tournament, interim Nigeria b...
'If you blink he'll punish you' - Eguavoen excited by 19-cap Nigeria international striker
Published: December 20, 2021
Interim Super Eagles manager Augustine Eguavoen has admitted that he's excited by 19-cap Nigeria international Victor Osimhen. The Napoli striker is racing against the clock to be fit for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon though there is significant progress in his recovery after undergoing surgery last mo...
Interim Nigeria boss tells Ndidi what to do to become one of the best DMs in the world
Published: December 20, 2021
Interim Nigeria manager Augustine Eguavoen believes Wilfred Ndidi can become one of the best defensive midfielders in the world if the Leicester City star does not hold back. The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner pointed out that Ndidi still has a way to go before he is on the same level as  Sunday Oliseh, who was ...
'Has got a lot of potential' - Eguavoen waxes lyrical about CSKA Moscow dazzler
Published: December 20, 2021
Super Eagles interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has praised the quality of Chidera Ejuke, saying the highly-rated winger has shown that he has a lot of potential.  Ejuke forced his way into erstwhile coach Gernot Rohr's thinking on the back of his fine performances for CSKA Moscow. The dribbling wizard is one pl...
Odion Ighalo hits double digits in goals after strike vs Damac
Published: December 20, 2021
Odion Ighalo was among the scorers as Al Shabab thrashed Damac 5-0 in a King's Cup clash at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on Sunday evening. And in doing so, the Nigeria international hit double digits in goals for the 2021-2022 season. This is the first time that Ighalo has hit double-digit goals...
AFCON 2021 : Eguavoen to make call on Onuachu as Genk striker expected out until at least Jan 9
Published: December 20, 2021
Racing Genk striker Paul Onuachu is rated as doubtful to suit up for the Super Eagles at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations after suffering an injury during his side's 1-1 draw with Royal Antwerp on Sunday. Onuachu injured his hamstring and had to make way for Ike Ugbo in the 71st minute Genk coach Bernd Storck re...
Super Eagles watch : Onuachu scores against favourite opponent; Maja, Sanusi open 2021-22 accounts
Published: December 19, 2021
Three Super Eagles stars found the net for their respective European clubs in League and Cup action on Sunday, December 19. In the Belgian First Division A, Paul Onuachu made it two goals in as many games when he opened the scoring for Racing Genk as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Royal Antwerp at the Luminus Arena. ...
Former Nigeria U23 invitee missing as Glasgow Celtic lift League Cup
Published: December 19, 2021
Glasgow Celtic picked up their first silverware of the 2021-2022 campaign after beating Hibernian 2-1 in the final of the League Cup on Sunday, December 19. For the first time in the competition, manager of the Hoops Ange Postecoglou did not select Osaze Urhoghide in his matchday squad. The former Nigeria U23 inv...
Victor Osimhen begins his masked period for Napoli and possibly Nigeria
Published: December 19, 2021
Victor Osimhen's return to action is seemingly getting close if reports emanating from the Italian media are anything to go by.  Italian sports daily Tuttosport via Tuttonapoli says the Nigeria international has started training with a mask but it's only a temporary protection that he will have to use until Tuesday w...
Question mark over confidence of error-prone Watford defender after Eguavoen verdict
Published: December 19, 2021
Interim Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen has acknowledged that William Troost-Ekong is lacking confidence ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Last season, the Tottenham Hotspur academy product was a reliable player for club and country, helping the Hornets secure promotion to the Premier League and the Super ...