Portugal 4 Nigeria 0 : Bruno Fernandes hits first half brace, Dennis misses penalty
Published: November 17, 2022
The Super Eagles' winless run in friendlies extended to 12 as they suffered a 4-0 win against the Selecao of Portugal.   Bruno Fernandes's brace, strikes from Ramos and Joao Mario were enough to hand Jose Peseiro his fourth loss since taking charge of Nigeria.  In the 8th minute, the Manchester Uni...
Second oldest average starting XI named by Peseiro and 7 other things to note on starters v Portugal
Published: November 17, 2022
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Thursday evening's international friendly against World Cup-bound Portugal.     Allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff  brings you eight things to note on the starting lineup to face the Seleção das Quinas.   1) The elev...
Confirmed Nigeria starting XI : Arsenal product, Ndidi, Aribo start; Fenerbahce star debuts
Published: November 17, 2022
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has announced his starting lineup for Thursday's evening's international friendly against Portugal at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, 1945 hours kickoff, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Omonia Nicosia star Francis Uzoho starts in goal over Maduka Okoye, who has be...
Nigeria captain labels Portugal 'one of the best teams in the world' ahead of friendly 
Published: November 17, 2022
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has opined that the Selecao of Portugal are one of the best teams in the world.  Ahead of the grade A international friendly between the Super Eagles Eagles of Nigeria and Portugal, Troost-Ekong said that playing the 2016 European champions will serve as a great test and ...
Portugal coach reveals two qualities of Nigeria players, formation he expects Peseiro to use 
Published: November 17, 2022
Portugal national team manager Fernando Santos previewed the friendly against Nigeria at Wednesday's press conference, where he touched on the key qualities of the Super Eagles players.    Santos underlined that two of the biggest attributes of the Nigerian players are speed and being talented.    ...
'Ronaldo doesn't play, just like Osimhen' - Nigeria manager on the absence of Portugal talisman
Published: November 17, 2022
Speaking at the pre-match press conference on Wednesday, Jose Peseiro believes that the Portugal squad is strong despite the absence of their talismanic captain Cristiano Ronaldo.    The Manchester United superstar missed Portugal's final workout on Wednesday afternoon due to illness.    Ronaldo has...
'I'm not sure' -  Peseiro admits Ajax left back is touch and go for Portugal clash 
Published: November 16, 2022
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has admitted that Ajax Amsterdam left back  Calvin Bassey is touch and go for the international friendly against Portugal on Thursday evening.    The Leicester City academy product was forced off through injury at halftime against FC Emmen last weekend and it was initially ...
'Needs 10-15 days to recover' - Peseiro confirms Osimhen pulled out of friendly due to back injury 
Published: November 16, 2022
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has dismissed reports at home and abroad claiming that Victor Osimhen feigned an injury in order to skip Thursday evening's friendly against Portugal.    Osimhen  was originally included in the Super Eagles 23-man squad but the Nigerian Federation later adjusted the roster, c...
'We need to be aggressive' - Boavista star urges Super Eagles teammates pre-Portugal 
Published: November 16, 2022
Versatile Boavista defender Bruno Onyemaechi is in contention to make his international debut for Nigeria in Thursday evening's glamour friendly against Portugal.    Onyemaechi is familiar with Portuguese football as he has been in the European nation for four years, first representing  Feirense before jo...
'One of the best African teams, has excellent players' - Portuguese manager hails Eagles 
Published: November 16, 2022
Portuguese football tactician Toni Conceição has lauded the Super Eagles before their friendly against Portugal, labeling the Jose Peseiro-led side 'one of the best African teams'.   Conceição has an idea of what Portugal's national team can expect from their last opponent before the World Cup a...
Super Eagles to hold final training session at  Estadio Jose Alvalade 1930 hours 
Published: November 16, 2022
The Super Eagles are scheduled to train for the final time on Wednesday evening before their international friendly against Portugal.    On the eve of the meeting with the 2016 European champions, manager Jose Peseiro will put the players through their paces at the Estádio José Alvalade, venue of tomorrow...
Portugal sweating over the fitness of Porto star ahead of friendly against Nigeria 
Published: November 16, 2022
Portugal head coach Fernando Santos is sweating over the fitness of Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa before their friendly against three-time African champions Nigeria.    Costa missed the last two training sessions held by the Portugal national team, on Monday and Tuesday, due to muscular problems and it remains ...
Super Eagles update : Full camp as Villarreal star Chukwueze finally reports for duty 
Published: November 15, 2022
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro now has the full complement of twenty three players invited for the upcoming friendly against Portugal.    Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze could drop down the pecking order of wingers for the match against the World Cup-bound European nation following his late arrival to the te...
'I never heard from Rohr' - Chelsea product explains decision to choose Canada over Nigeria 
Published: November 15, 2022
World Cup-bound striker with the Canada national team, Ike Ugbo has explained the rationale behind his decision to commit his international future to Canada over Nigeria.    The Chelsea academy product flirted with the Nigerian Federation in 2017 whilst playing international football for England's Young Li...
Ex-West Brom defender explains Super Eagles players state of mind ahead 2022 World Cup
Published: November 15, 2022
Former West Brom defender Ifeanyi Udeze understands the disappointment of Nigerian fans ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup which begins in five days time but has spared a thought for the national team players following Nigeria's failure to qualify for the tournament.    Speaking on Brila FM, Udeze, who played...