2023 AFCONQ : Five observations from Super Eagles' 1-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau
Published: March 24, 2023
Nigeria's Super Eagles could have faced Monday's return leg of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea-Bissau with the knowledge that they were just a win away from qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.   Sadly, the Eagles were embarrassed by the Guinea-Bissau side...
AFCONQ Nigeria 0 Guinea-Bissau 1 : Super Eagles suffer shock loss against Djurtus
Published: March 24, 2023
Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast was dented on Friday evening as they were beaten 1-0 by Guinea-Bissau at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja.    The shocking defeat means the three-time African champions have a huge task on their hands with a win away against th...
Eight things to note on Super Eagles' starting lineup against Guinea-Bissau
Published: March 24, 2023
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau at the National Stadium in Abuja.    Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff  brings you eight things to note on the starting lineup to face the Djurtus.    ...
Iwobi, Ndidi, Iheanacho, Osimhen start for Super Eagles v Guinea-Bissau; Osayi-Samuel cap-tied 
Published: March 24, 2023
Jose Peseiro has named his seventh starting lineup as coach of the Super Eagles ahead of the national team's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.   The Portuguese football tactician has made four changes from the side that started...
'His own way of talking to his players' - Onuachu reacts to Conte's rant after draw v Southampton
Published: March 24, 2023
Southampton striker Paul Onuachu was careful to choose his words when he was asked to respond to the rant by Tottenham Hotpsur manager Antonio Conte after his side let a two-goal lead slip to draw 3-3 with the Saints in the Premier League before the international break.   The Italian football tactician is walkin...
Chelsea star urges Balogun to pledge international future to USA over Nigeria, England
Published: March 24, 2023
Chelsea star Christian Pulisic has revealed he would love Arsenal-owned striker Folarin Balogun to play for the United States national team.    Balogun qualifies to represent the Americans because he was born in New York, but he's provisionally cap-tied to England where he grew up and also eligible for a t...
'We've had dialogue' - USA coach holds talks with Arsenal's Super Eagles-eligible striker Balogun
Published: March 24, 2023
Interim United States Men's National Team head coach, Anthony Hudson, has confirmed that he has spoken with Arsenal-owned forward, Folarin Balogun, on the switch of international allegiance to the United States.   Although Balogun is provisionally cap-tied to England where he grew up, he is considering his i...
Transfer guru Romano expects Boniface to depart RUSG for club record fee
Published: March 24, 2023
Italian transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has predicted that Victor Boniface will depart Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the summer.    Romano revealed that Boniface's price tag is at least ten million euros, and if the deal were to go through, the Nigerian attacker would become the most expensive outb...
'Why do you want me to retire?' - Ahmed Musa not thinking of quitting Super Eagles 
Published: March 24, 2023
Ahmed Musa has insisted that he plans to continue playing for the Super Eagles amid calls from some quarters for the former CKSA Moscow star to quit the team.    Many critics have suggested that the two-time World Cupper should retire from the Super Eagles because he is not as relevant as he used to be.   ...
2019 Golden Eaglets invitee joins Houston Dynamo 2,; also eligible for Germany, USA
Published: March 24, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Major League Soccer club Houston Dynamo have announced the signing of 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Iffy Udanoh for their reserve team, Houston Dynamo 2.   Udanoh ended his search for a new club after putting pen to paper on a multi-year MLS NEXT Pro contract.   ...
Four key decisions facing Jose Peseiro ahead AFCONQ against Guinea-Bissau
Published: March 24, 2023
Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro and his technical team will be plotting the downfall of Guinea-Bissau in Friday and next Monday's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.    Two wins over the two legs will ensure that the team qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast   So ahead of...
'Can play centre-back and right-back' - Peseiro defends controversial selection of Bameyi
Published: March 23, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has defended his decision to include Daniel Bameyi in his squad list for the international matches this month against Guinea-Bissau.    The YumYum FC defender captained the Flying Eagles at the 2023 Africa U20 Cup of Nations but wasn't one of the standout players for the seven-t...
Peseiro explains why red-hot Middlesbrough striker Akpom was omitted from Super Eagles roster
Published: March 23, 2023
Jose Peseiro was on media duties on the eve of Nigeria's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau, and one of the questions he was asked during the pre-match press conference was to explain the exclusion of Chuba Akpom from his latest squad list.    The 27-year-old, a product of Ars...
Chelsea's Nigeria-eligible midfielder captains England U20s to win over Germany
Published: March 23, 2023
Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka wore the captain's armband as England U20s defeated Germany 2-0 in an international friendly staged at the Manchester City’s Academy Stadium on Wednesday.    By winning the 2022 U19 EURO, England have qualified for this summer's FIFA U20 World Cup and could be a ...
Super Eagles striker gets four-match ban for violent conduct in Czech Republic
Published: March 23, 2023
Czech Republic-based Super Eagles star Peter Olayinka has been slammed with a four-match ban following his unsportsmanlike behavior against Slovan Liberec in the last round of matches before the international break. Olayinka has been in brilliant form for Slavia Prague, recording 10 goals and 5 assists in 18 lea...