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...
'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.   ...
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...
U23 AFCONQ : All hope is not lost as Olympic Eagles can still qualify at the expense of Guinea
Published: March 23, 2023
The Olympic Eagles of Nigeria played out a barren draw against Guinea on Wednesday evening at the National Stadium in Abuja in the first leg of the 2023 Africa U23 Cup of Nations qualifiers.     Not only was the result disappointing but also the performance was annoying and this explains why there is little o...
Every word said by Super Eagles stars Osimhen, Ajayi, Lookman pre-Guinea-Bissau
Published: March 23, 2023
Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Semi Ajayi were on media duties on Wednesday, two days before they are expected to step out on to the Moshood Abiola National Stadium pitch for a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau.    Osimhen and Ajayi are back in the fold ...
2023 AFCONQ : How Super Eagles should line up against Guinea-Bissau 
Published: March 23, 2023
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will trade tackles with Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau on matchday 3 of the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Friday evening. ​ With Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro favouring a flat 4-4-2 formation, this is how allnigeriasoccer.com feels Niger...
Olympic Eagles coach insists it's not the end of the world, reacts to Gift Orban no-show
Published: March 23, 2023
Nigeria U23 boss Salisu Yusuf faced the cameras shortly after the Olympic Eagles were held to a goalless draw by Guinea in the final round of the 2023 Africa U23 Cup of Nations qualifiers.    The 1996 Olympic champions are walking a tightrope in their quest to qualify for the AFCON in Morocco this summer after ...
2023 AFCONQ : Time for Moses Simon to be consistent
Published: March 23, 2023
Moses Simon is one of the first names on the Super Eagles team sheet, having started 8 of the last 10 games played by the national team   Under Jose Peseiro, the Nantes winger has featured in all the matches with the exception of the friendly against Costa Rica, where Nigeria fielded a B team comprising mostly ...