'Defence has been rock solid' - Ronwen Williams insists South Africa backline can handle Osimhen, Lookman, Simon 
Published: February 07, 2024
South Africa captain Ronwen Williams was on media duties on Tuesday, on the eve of a blockbuster 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash against Nigeria and one of the questions he was asked was whether he was prepared to potentially face Super Eagles forwards Moses Simon, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.   ...
'It's not only Osimhen' - Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos insists Nigeria team is not all about African POTY 
Published: February 07, 2024
The Super Eagles have a date with South Africa on Wednesday, February 7 and the prize at stake is a place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    Nigeria were handed a fitness boost on Tuesday with the return to full training of reigning African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen who was left out ...
Nwabali v Ronwen Williams: Who will come out on top in spectacular advertisement for DStv Premiership?
Published: February 07, 2024
In the heart-pounding saga of the Africa Cup of Nations , Nigeria and South Africa stand at the brink of glory as they clash in the semi-finals on Wednesday.   While the spotlight often shines brightly on the strikers and midfield maestros, it's the custodians of the goal who hold the keys to victory.   ...
Nigeria v South Africa: Match preview, what to expect, confirmed team news, kickoff time and venue
Published: February 07, 2024
Nigeria will slug it out with South Africa for a ticket in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with the winner set to face the victor between Ivory Coast and DR Congo. The Super Eagles have yet to taste a defeat since the start of the competition and boast of the best defensive record having conceded just ...
Bafana Bafana confirmed team news: History-making winger unavailable for selection against Nigeria 
Published: February 06, 2024
Talented Mamelodi Sundowns winger Thapelo Maseko has been ruled out of South Africa's semifinal clash against Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, manager Hugo Broos confirmed at the pre-match press conference on Tuesday.   Maseko suffered a hamstring injury during Bafana Bafana's shootout win aga...
Super Eagles confirmed team news: Osimhen available for selection against Bafana Bafana 
Published: February 06, 2024
Nigeria will take on South Africa in a mouthwatering 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash on Wednesday and manager Jose Peseiro has been handed a fitness boost ahead of the game with Victor Osimhen recovering from an abdominal discomfort that saw him left out of the traveling squad to Bouaké on Monday night. ...
'Stats don't play the game' - Williams insists he's not bothered by Bafana Bafana's poor record against Nigeria
Published: February 06, 2024
Speaking during the pre-match conference earlier today, South Africa's first-choice goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has said that they are not worried about their poor record against Nigeria ahead of the two nations' semifinal clash tomorrow at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Courtesy of their penalty shoot...
Aina takes a bullet for Peseiro as Nigeria is forced to explain Iheanacho's no-show at press conference
Published: February 06, 2024
Nigeria officials were forced to explain Kelechi Iheanacho's absence at the mandatory pre-match press conference on the eve of the Super Eagles meeting with South Africa in the semifinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Iheanacho was the Super Eagles player selected to accompany Jose Peseiro for the pre...
'Not in our heads' - Peseiro plays down suggestions Super Eagles are favourites to beat Bafana Bafana 
Published: February 06, 2024
Super Eagles head coach José Peseiro has declared that his team are unconcerned about being the favorites ahead of tomorrow's clash with South Africa in the semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Not many gave Nigeria a chance to advance to this stage due to their poor form before the start of the t...
Super Eagles coach Peseiro provides fresh fitness update on Osimhen pre-Bafana Bafana 
Published: February 06, 2024
Speaking at the pre-match press conference before his side's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal showdown with Bafana Bafana, Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro provided a fresh fitness update on Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen.   The reigning African Footballer of the Year was not named in Nigeria's tra...
2023 AFCON: Three Super Eagles players that could give Bafana Bafana a bit of a headache
Published: February 06, 2024
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up to face off against their formidable rivals, South Africa in a semifinal clash of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   Allnigeriasoccer.com has identified Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina, and Stanley Nwabali as the three Super Eagles players that could give Bafana Bafana...
Troost-Ekong v Makgopa: The key battle that could decide Nigeria's AFCON showdown with South Africa
Published: February 06, 2024
As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax, the stage is set for a thrilling semi-final showdown between Nigeria and South Africa.   Amid the anticipation and excitement, one particular matchup stands out as potentially pivotal in determining the outcome of this highly anticipated encounter - the batt...
Who is Ronwen Williams? The Tottenham-reared GK that stands between Super Eagles and AFCON final
Published: February 06, 2024
In the realm of African football, where talent often emerges from unexpected corners, Ronwen Williams stands tall, both literally and figuratively, as a testament to the continent's rich footballing heritage.   Born and bred in South Africa, Williams has carved out a reputation as a formidable goalkeeper, dr...
'Imagine going to the final' - Bafana Bafana striker Mayambela dreaming of beating Super Eagles 
Published: February 06, 2024
Bafana Bafana striker Mihlali Mayambela is hoping South Africa can seal their spot in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by beating tournament favourites Super Eagles on Wednesday, February 7.   South Africa defied the odds with a 2-0 win over 2022 World Cup semifinals Morocco in the round of 16 and ...
Super Eagles team news: Nigeria sweat on fitness of Osimhen as star striker is left behind in Abidjan
Published: February 05, 2024
Nigeria are sweating on the fitness of star striker Victor Osimhen ahead of the semifinal clash with South Africa in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   The reigning African Footballer of the Year is suffering from an abdominal pain which has now made him doubtful for the clash against Bafana Bafana.  Osimhe...