2025 Afconq: Three hits and three flops from Super Eagles 1-0 win against Mediterranean Knights
Published: October 11, 2024
Nigeria's Super Eagles maintained their grip on top spot in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Libya at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru's 86th-minute strike proved decisive, sending the home crowd into raptures. Today's victory keeps the 202...
Super Eagles player ratings: Dele-Bashiru game-changer, Bassey fearless for sure, Iwobi jury is out
Published: October 11, 2024
The Super Eagles beat Libya 1-0 in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification game played on Friday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Nigeria players on parade at the at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in UyoThe startersGoalkeeperStanley Nwabali: He had a quiet game as Libya recorded no shot on goal....
2025 Afconq: Libya's dark arts and four other observations from Super Eagles hard-fought win
Published: October 11, 2024
Nigeria secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Libya to maintain their lead in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.After missing several chances throughout the match, the Super Eagles finally broke the deadlock in the 86th minute, thanks to substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.The victory keeps Nigeria at the top of the group with seven p...
Nigeria 1 Libya 0: Dele-Bashiru late goal saves Super Eagles from embarrassing draw
Published: October 11, 2024
The Super Eagles defeated Libya 1-0 on matchday three of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Friday evening.Austin Eguavoen altered the Super Eagles' shape from 3-4-3 to 4-3-3, and he also made some changes to the starting lineup.Semi Ajayi was a victim of the structural change ...
Super Eagles starting XI: Ayinde hails Eguavoen for selecting Boniface as Osimhen's replacement
Published: October 11, 2024
Former Golden Eaglets striker Kehinde Ayinde has expressed his confidence in interim manager Austin Eguavoen's decision to select Victor Boniface to spearhead Nigeria's attack against Libya.The Super Eagles are set to face the Mediterranean Knights on Friday, October 11, at 1700 hours in Uyo, with the team eager to sec...
Five tactical tweaks interim Super Eagles coach Eguavoen must make to beat Libya
Published: October 11, 2024
As the Super Eagles prepare to host Libya at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday evening, interim coach Augustine Eguavoen faces a crucial test in the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualification campaign.Following a convincing 3-0 win over Benin Republic and a disappointing draw against Rwanda, Eg...
Aina, Bassey, Iwobi, Ndidi, Boniface start; Ajayi benched for first time in 14 games; Ejuke among subs
Published: October 11, 2024
Nigeria's interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for Friday evening's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya's Mediterranean Knights, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Stanley Nwabali remains Nigeria's number 1 as the Chippa United captain has been chosen for a starting role ah...
'Not about bringing people because of connection' - Ex-Super Eagles star has doubts about Tanimu
Published: October 11, 2024
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Elijah has voiced his concerns regarding the potential of 22-year-old Benjamin Tanimu ahead of Nigeria's upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya.Tanimu is among the players selected for the crucial clash against the Mediterranean Knights, but he faces stiff competition from six othe...
Libya coach namechecks one Super Eagles player that can make the difference in Osimhen's absence
Published: October 11, 2024
The Super Eagles are set to face Libya's Mediterranean Knights home and away in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, with the first leg to hold at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Friday evening before they travel to Benghazi for the return leg on October 15.Interim Nigeria coach Augustine Eguavoen will b...
Super Eagles captain calls Boniface a world-class player and strong candidate for African POTY
Published: October 11, 2024
Al-Kholood central defender William Troost-Ekong was the Super Eagles player selected to attend the pre-match press conference on Thursday evening, an indication that he will be named in the starting lineup for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium i...
'An enterprising player from his youth level in England' - Eguavoen labels Lookman 'world-class'
Published: October 11, 2024
Speaking ahead of Super Eagles' encounter with Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this evening, Agustine Eguavoen labelled Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman a 'world-class' player.The 26-year-old has been in a very rich vein of form for both club and country which led him to be listed among the 30-man li...
'I can assure you' - Eguavoen predicts Boniface will break his 8-game goal drought against Libya
Published: October 10, 2024
Austin Eguavoen has backed Victor Boniface to score in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers fixture with Libya and has played down the Super Eagles having a goalscoring problem ahead of the tie.Boniface has failed to replicate his goalscoring form with Bayer Leverkusen in Nigeria and is still searching for his fir...
'He will' - Eguavoen confirms Rangers dual-national player in line for Super Eagles call-up in November
Published: October 10, 2024
Austin Eguavoen, the interim manager of the Super Eagles, has assured that Cyriel Dessers will have an opportunity to showcase his skills during the upcoming international break in November.Tongeren native Dessers is still eligible to represent Belgium, his country of birth, since the six matches he played for the Supe...
'We don't stand a chance of winning in Nigeria' - Libya coach throws in the towel before a ball is kicked
Published: October 10, 2024
Libya coach Nasser Al-Hadhiri has admitted that the Super Eagles are superior to his side ahead of tomorrow's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.The North African side have one point from their opening two games and face a herculean side of turning their fortunes around against a resu...
River Plate's scoring sensation who idolises Okocha pledges future to Nigeria over Argentina
Published: October 10, 2024
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Jonathan Spiff Asuzu, a highly-rated 17-year-old center forward, has chosen to represent Nigeria internationally over his country of birth, Argentina.The River Plate youth sensation has been making waves with his impressive goalscoring record, netting 16 times in his first 18 app...