Super Eagles starting lineup: Iwobi, Aina, Ajayi start; competitive debuts for Yusuf, Nwabili; Lookman AFCON debut
Published: January 14, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Jose Peseiro has revealed his starting lineup for the Super Eagles' clash with Equatorial Guinea in their first game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    The Portuguese tactician seems to have abandoned his 4-4-2 formation and has opted for a 4-3-3 shape. ...
Super Eagles starting XI v Equatorial Guinea: Three Chelsea and Arsenal academy products start (full starting XI) 
Published: January 14, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for his side's opening game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations against Equatorial Guinea at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, 1500 hours kickoff.   The Portuguese football tactician has hande...
'They have the best African player' - Ivory Coast coach says he knows the strengths of Super Eagles 
Published: January 14, 2024
Ivory Coast national team coach Jean-Louis Gasset has admitted that he knows the Super Eagles' strengths ahead of his team's second Group A match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The Elephants earned a vital win against Guinea-Bissau on the opening night of the Africa Cup of Nations with the inspirat...
Chelsea alum sends cute message to Nigeria's Super Eagles ahead of AFCON opener v Equatorial Guinea
Published: January 14, 2024
Onetime Chelsea's longest-serving player on a first team contract, Victor Moses has sent a cute message to the Super Eagles ahead of their highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opening match against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday at 1500 hours.   Moses has fond memories of the Africa Cup of Nations in 2...
'Good awareness' - Amokachi hails Krasso after scoring potential AFCON Goal of the Tournament
Published: January 14, 2024
Cote d'Ivoire's opening match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations went well, with the two-time champions beating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 at Olympic Stadium of Ebimpé on Saturday night.   Seko Fofana gave the Elephants a perfect start to the game inside four minutes with a powerful strike past goalkeeper Jonas ...
2023 AFCON Nigeria v Equatorial Guinea: Match preview, what to expect, team news, key players, kickoff time
Published: January 13, 2024
The Super Eagles will get their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign underway with a clash against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday afternoon.   Nigeria are seeking to win the tournament for the first time since 2013 and the fourth time in their history while Equatorial Guinea will be hoping to better their outing fro...
Super Eagles team news: Iheanacho, Onuachu miss final training session pre-Equatorial Guinea
Published: January 13, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Kelechi Iheanacho and Paul Onuachu are rated as doubtful to play against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday afternoon, with the duo not involved in the Super Eagles' final training session.    The Leicester City striker and Southampton loanee were not spotted during the team&...
'I will do my best to stop Victor Osimhen' - Equatorial Guinea GK vows to neutralise Africa's best player 
Published: January 13, 2024
Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesús Owono is relishing the prospect of facing African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday afternoon.    Nigeria scored 22 goals in six games during qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the highest tally among the 24 teams ...
Goalkeeper Union: Equatorial Guinea star Owono labels Super Eagles No. 1 Uzoho a great GK 
Published: January 13, 2024
Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesús Owono has hailed Francis Uzoho ahead of tomorrow's Africa Cup of Nations opener between the Super Eagles and Nzalang Nacional. The Omonia Nicosia shot-stopper has come under huge scrutiny for his uninspiring performances and that has put his position under threat. The 2...
Peseiro reveals what Leicester coach and medical team told him about Iheanacho; all but one player in camp 
Published: January 13, 2024
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro addressed the media at a press conference on Saturday, on the eve of the Super Eagles' 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opening match against the Elephants of Equatorial Guinea.   The Super Eagles are aiming to win the AFCON for a fourth time but are facing an injury crisis with two pl...
'It's a team that beat Nigeria' - Ivory Coast coach wary of counter-attacking side Guinea-Bissau
Published: January 13, 2024
Ivory Coast national team coach Jean-Louis Gasset was on media duties at the Palais de la Culture in Treichville on Friday to preview his side's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Guinea-Bissau.   The tournament gets underway on Saturday night with one of the favorites Ivory Coast taking on Guinea-Bi...
'There are going to be duels, hard tackles' - Oliseh worried about Ndidi-less Super Eagles midfield 
Published: January 13, 2024
1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner and ex-Nigeria coach, Sunday Oliseh has admitted that he's worried about the Super Eagles midfield without Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi heading into the 2023 AFCON.    Ndidi was originally named in the Super Eagles squad for the tournament which begins in Ivory Coast t...
2023  AFCON: Super Eagles hold final training session pre-Equatorial Guinea at 1530 hours 
Published: January 13, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles will hold their final training session on Saturday, January 13, a day before they step out onto the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan pitch for their opening game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations against Equatorial Guinea.    After training for three con...
Aina or Osayi-Samuel: Who should start at RB for the Super Eagles at 2023 AFCON?
Published: January 12, 2024
A tough task awaits Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro concerning Nigeria's right-back berth heading into the pressure cooker of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Surprisingly, this is one position that lacks depth going into the biennial tournament and could be a source of worry to fans and pundits alike as ...
'They have a strong team' - Equatorial Guinea coach says it won't be easy facing Nigeria in AFCON opener 
Published: January 12, 2024
Equatorial Guinea coach Juan Micha has acknowledged that it will be difficult facing a Nigerian side with several top players in their ranks in their opening game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    The Super Eagles and Elephants will do battle at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan on Sunday, January 14...