U23 AFCONQ : Ex-Super Eagles star urges Olympic Eagles to speak and play as a team 
Published: March 27, 2023
Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has tasked the Nigeria U-23 national team to have a sense of purpose and play as a team when they face Guinea in the reverse leg of the CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Tuesday.    The  Olympic Eagles were held to a drab goalless draw in the first leg of t...
Team news Guinea-Bissau : Balde trains fully pre-Nigeria, Pele still doubtful, Encada ineligible
Published: March 27, 2023
Guinea-Bissau have been handed a boost ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Super Eagles.    Troyes attacker Mama Baldé, who skipped the recovery training session on Saturday, trained fully with the rest of his teammates in their final workout at the Estádio Nacional 24 de S...
'We've come here to beat Guinea-Bissau' - Peseiro hopeful Eagles will overcome poor form 
Published: March 27, 2023
Jose Peseiro has insisted that the Super Eagles can get the job done when they trade tackles with Guinea-Bissau on matchday four of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.    After two straight wins in AFCON qualifying, the Super Eagles have put together a poor run of form which saw them lose four consecutiv...
Super Eagles Supporters Club : Dagana set to succeed Okumagba
Published: March 27, 2023
As the Super Eagles Supporters Club (SESC) prepare for their National Election scheduled for April 1st, 2023 in Abuja, it is now crystal clear that Dr (Barr) Johnson Amawoei Dagana will succeed Prince Vincent Okumagba as president.   Prince Vincent Okumagba, the current National President has served the most vib...
Peseiro emphasizes the need for Super Eagles stars to be more efficient in front of goal 
Published: March 26, 2023
Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of his side's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro emphasized the need for the Super Eagles players to be more clinical in front of goal.    Three-time African champions Nigeria are on a poor run of f...
'We have better players' - Omeruo makes interesting claim about current Super Eagles team
Published: March 26, 2023
Kenneth Omeruo was the Super Eagles player selected for media duties on the eve of Nigeria's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau, which is a strong hint that he will be involved in some capacity at the Estádio 24 de Setembro, Bissau on Monday, March 27.   The CD Leganes star i...
Four things Super Eagles must avoid against Guinea-Bissau on Monday
Published: March 26, 2023
The die is cast and the Super Eagles must revive their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying hopes by beating Guinea-Bissau on Monday in the reverse fixture of their qualifiers.    The hosts, ranked 118th on the world by FIFA, made history by beating 1-0 Nigeria for the first time on Friday at the Moshood Abiola ...
Lookman and five other Super Eagles players with a point to prove in return leg v Guinea-Bissau
Published: March 26, 2023
Nigerians were left frustrated as the Super Eagles lost to Guinea-Bissau on Friday evening at the Moshood Abiola stadium in Abuja.    There is no gain in saying that most of the players disappointed the fans and they would be looking to redeem themselves when they square up against the Djurtus on Monday at the ...
2023 AFCONQ: Three reasons Moffi should start against Guinea-Bissau
Published: March 26, 2023
Terem Moffi sat idly on the bench as the Super Eagles of Nigeria lost to the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau on Friday evening.   The decision by Jose Peseiro not to use the in-form striker didn't go down well with a large section of the fans and pundits alike.  With Nigeria desperate for a result on Monday a...
Guinea-Bissau's match-winner against Super Eagles, Balde skips training ahead of return leg 
Published: March 26, 2023
Guinea-Bissau are sweating on the fitness of Mama Baldé ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Nigeria.    The Troyes attacker instantly turned into a national hero after scoring the match-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over the Super Eagles on Friday.    Balde picked a lon...
Peseiro raises concern over Akpoguma's head injury, gives Egyptian referee a piece of his mind 
Published: March 25, 2023
Kevin Akpoguma faces a fitness test to make Nigeria's squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau at the Estádio 24 de Setembro, Bissau.   After suffering a blow to the head, Akpoguma was forced to be substituted in the 55th minute, with Semi Ajayi taking his place ...
Iwobi on Super Eagles' missed scoring chances, next game; refuses to comment on state of pitch 
Published: March 25, 2023
Alex Iwobi was the player chosen to represent the Super Eagles players at the post-match press conference after the national team's shock 1-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Friday evening.    Statistically, the Everton star has emerged as the most trusted outfield play...
Peseiro responds to question on pairing Onuachu, Osimhen in attack and snubbing Moffi
Published: March 25, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro faced the cameras shortly after his side's shock 1-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau on matchday three in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.    The three-time African champions were expected to stroll past their opponents, ranked 118th in the world, but that opinion changed by th...
Peseiro reveals what went wrong in Super Eagles' loss, gives defiant response to sack claims
Published: March 25, 2023
For the first time in six years, the Super Eagles lost at home in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers as the Jose Peseiro-led side were beaten 1-0 by dark horses Guinea-Bissau at the National Stadium in Abuja on Friday evening.     The Portuguese football tactician had a big team talk to make at halftime as t...
Super Eagles player ratings : Akpoguma, Bassey at sixes and sevens; Osayi-Samuel stands out; Osimhen poor
Published: March 24, 2023
The Super Eagles lost 1-0 to Guinea-Bissau in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match played at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.   Below are the ratings of  the Super Eagles players :    The Starters Goalkeeper   Francis Uzoho: The Omonia Nicosia's goalkeeper was partly at faul...