Super Eagles player ratings: Osimhen phenomenal; Zaidu unsung hero; Chukwueze disappoints 
Published: June 18, 2023
The Super Eagles fought hard to secure the maximum points as they defeated Sierra Leone 3-2 on Sunday evening to secure their place in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations slated for next year in Ivory Coast. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the Super Eagles players on parade at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Comp...
Sierra Leone 2 Nigeria 3: Osimhen bags brace, Iheanacho nets winner to send Eagles to AFCON 
Published: June 18, 2023
Nigeria's Super Eagles on Sunday booked their place in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast with a hard fought 3-2 win over Sierra Leone at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Monrovia.   The Super Eagles went ahead in the 19th minute when Napoli striker Osimhen dinked the ball above the onru...
2023 AFCONQ: Eight things to note on Super Eagles starting lineup against Sierra Leone 
Published: June 18, 2023
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Monrovia.    Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff  brings you eight things to note on the starting lineup to face the ...
Confirmed Super Eagles starting XI: Adeleye debuts; Ndidi, Iwobi midfield; Osimhen attack
Published: June 18, 2023
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Sunday evening's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Monrovia.    There are no prizes for guessing that Adebayo Adeleye has been chosen in goal - a decision that s...
2023 AFCONQ: Three Nigerian players with a point to prove against Sierra Leone
Published: June 18, 2023
The Super Eagles are set to face Sierra Leone later today in the penultimate match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. While they head to the game as the heavy favorite, their recent form doesn't fill one with much confidence. Results have not been forthcoming with just one win in the last 5 gam...
'We want to qualify' - Aribo hopeful Super Eagles will wrap up AFCON qualification in Monrovia 
Published: June 18, 2023
Sierra Leone will host the Super Eagles on matchday five of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in  Monrovia on Sunday evening.   The Super Eagles, who are on nine points after four matches, need just a point from their remaining two matches in Group A to qualify f...
AFCONQ Sierra Leone v Nigeria: Match preview, what to expect, key players, kickoff time
Published: June 17, 2023
Nigeria will be trading tackles with the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in match day 5 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Sunday evening.   The Super Eagles defeated the Leone Stars 2-1 in the first leg at the Abuja National Stadium in Nigeria. They sit in second position in Group A of the qualif...
Lookman takes part in Super Eagles final training session before AFCONQ v Sierra Leone 
Published: June 17, 2023
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles have wrapped up their final training session ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sierra Leone at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Monrovia.    The training was held at the match venue on Saturday and lasted approximately...
Sierra Leone make late change to squad ahead of AFCONQ against Super Eagles 
Published: June 17, 2023
Sierra Leone have made a late change to the squad that will be squaring up against the Super Eagles on matchday five of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.   The Sierra Leone Football Association announced on Saturday afternoon that Joseph Cleveland has been replaced by Lamin Conteh barely 24 hours befor...
Centre-backs Omeruo and Ajayi reveal Super Eagles mission against Sierra Leone in Monrovia 
Published: June 17, 2023
Kenneth Omeruo and Semi Ajayi are in contention to feature for the Super Eagles when they take on Sierra Leone in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Monrovia on Sunday.    The CD Leganes and West Brom central defenders revealed that the Super Eagles' mission on the penultimate matchday of the qualifi...
'It'll be talk of the town' - Musa urges Super Eagles teammates to avoid losing to Sierra Leone 
Published: June 17, 2023
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has sent a clear message to his teammates before their trip to Monrovia, warning them that they should avoid losing to a Sierra Leone team who are desperate for three points to keep alive their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying hopes.    These days, the former CSKA Moscow sensatio...
'We saw what Guinea-Bissau did to us' - Osimhen warns against complacency v Sierra Leone 
Published: June 16, 2023
Victor Osimhen has warned his Super Eagles teammates to take nothing for granted when they face Sierra Leone in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in  Monrovia on Sunday.    Having been in the team that surrendered a four-goal lead to draw 4-4 against Sierra ...
'I can't sleep well if I lose' -  Chukwueze vows to give everything to qualify for 2023 AFCON 
Published: June 16, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze has vowed to give everything to help the Super Eagles qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.    The Villarreal winger will be hoping he can take his good form into the AFCON  qualifier against Sierra Leone in Monrovia on Sunday, June 18.   The 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup winner registe...
West Brom defender Ajayi overlooks Premier League heartbreak, optimistic about AFCON ticket
Published: June 15, 2023
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has put behind him the disappointment of his Championship side West Brom failing to gain promotion to the Premier League.     The Nigerian international is in the Super Eagles camp for Sunday's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone and is confident that...
Ex-Spurs, West Ham & Crystal Palace schoolboys named in Sierra Leone travelling squad v Nigeria
Published: June 15, 2023
Sierra Leone have named a 25-man travelling squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Super Eagles in Monrovia.     As confirmed on Sierra Leone Football Association's Twitter handle, Leone Stars head coach John Keister has included 14 home-based players and 11 foreign-based players i...