'Aboubakar is on top scoring goals' - Eguavoen insists Ighalo, Osimhen absence won't hinder Eagles
Published: January 14, 2022
Augustine Eguavoen has insisted that the absence of Odion Ighalo and Victor Osimhen won't hinder the progress of the Super Eagles at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Ighalo and Osimhen were initially named in Nigeria's finalized squad list for the tournament in Cameroon but the latter had to withdraw from the rost...
Super Eagles starting lineup vs Sudan : Eguavoen plays his cards close to his chest
Published: January 14, 2022
Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen is keeping his cards close to his chest with regards to his starting lineup for the national team's Africa Cup of Nations clash against Sudan on Saturday evening. Erstwhile boss Gernot Rohr always gave clues to his starting lineup, sometimes even three days before a game...
Nigeria's caretaker boss Eguavoen reveals exact nature of Awaziem's injury pre-Sudan
Published: January 14, 2022
Nigeria's caretaker boss Augustine Eguavoen has provided a fitness update on Chidozie Awaziem ahead of his side's second Group D fixture against Sudan at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Alanyaspor central defender has not been spotted in public since the Super Eagles final workout before they took on Egypt and mi...
Simon on media duties, Omeruo gets all-clear to face Sudan as Eagles hold final workout 1630 hours
Published: January 14, 2022
Nantes star Moses Simon has been selected to represent the Super Eagles players at Friday morning's pre-match press conference, where he will field questions journalists pose about the upcoming game against Sudan, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Super Eagles winger will accompany Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine ...
English Premier League clubs keeping tabs on Super Eagles dazzler at AFCON 2021
Published: January 14, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that several unnamed English Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on Super Eagles dazzler Moses Simon at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Simon was arguably the standout player as Nigeria began their campaign at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Tue...
Penultimate workout pre-Sudan : How Super Eagles lined up, Nwakali nets brilliant goal, Awaziem update
Published: January 14, 2022
The Super Eagles held their penultimate training session on Thursday, before their second Group D fixture of the 2021 Africa cup of Nations against Sudan, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Alanyaspor central defender Chidozie Awaziem has all but been ruled out of the clash against the Falcons as he was not involved in team ...
'We didn't miss Chukwueze' - Okocha impressed by strength in depth of Super Eagles squad
Published: January 13, 2022
1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning midfielder Austin Okocha is impressed by the strength in depth of the Super Eagles squad at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Interim Nigeria manager Augustine Eguavoen used the depth of his squad to his advantage in the impressive win over Egypt on Tuesday evening, bringing in five su...
Moses Simon sends message of support to injured Egypt defender Tawfik who's out of AFCON
Published: January 13, 2022
Super Eagles star Moses Simon has sent a message of support to Al Ahly's Egypt defender Akram Tawfik who suffered what is now confirmed to be a serious injury during the first half of Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations match between the two powerhouses of African football. Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz made an early change...
Former Gunner reacts to Super Eagles debut, win against Egypt; hopeful of win vs Sudan
Published: January 13, 2022
Former Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali was very pleased with Nigeria's opening game at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. In one of their best games in recent years, Nigeria took a huge step towards the knockout stages by seeing off their most difficult rival in Group D, Egypt thanks to Kelechi Iheanacho's sweetly-s...
'It wasn't just about Salah' - Troost-Ekong hails Super Eagles defensive display vs Egypt
Published: January 13, 2022
William Troost-Ekong has praised his Super Eagles teammates for their defensive performance against seven-time champions Egypt in their opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday evening. The Super Eagles restricted the Egyptians to just two shots on target registered by Mohamed Salah and Mostafa Mohamed. ...
Eguavoen reveals formation that worked wonders vs Egypt decided by Super Eagles stars themselves
Published: January 13, 2022
Interim Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen has made a huge claim regarding the formation the Super Eagles team was set up during the 1-0 win over Egypt on Tuesday evening, revealing that it was the players themselves that decided on the 4-2-3-1 system. Former Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr is an advocate of the 4-2-3-1 syst...
'They need to stop it' - Awoniyi gets angry over question of not scoring for Super Eagles
Published: January 13, 2022
Taiwo Awoniyi showed his true colours as he responded to a question about not opening his account for the Super Eagles in their 1-0 win over Egypt in an Africa Cup of Nations clash on Tuesday evening. The 24-year-old was in the form of his life before reporting for international duty, scoring almost at will at Union B...
'We are vibrant and strong' - Nigeria match-winner Iheanacho confident ahead of Sudan tie
Published: January 13, 2022
Nigeria's match-winner against Egypt, Kelechi Iheanacho was delighted to get on the scoresheet on his Africa Cup of Nations debut on Tuesday, but has admitted the Super Eagles missed some chances in the second half to put themselves out of sight. The Leicester City star rocketed the ball into the top corner with a s...
Okoye predicts physical battle against Falcons; Omeruo targets round of 16 Saturday
Published: January 13, 2022
Watford loanee Maduka Okoye has predicted a physical battle when the Super Eagles face off with the Falcons of Sudan in their second group game at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.Nigeria made a statement of intent by beating seven-time champions Egypt in their opener on Tuesday evening, a win that sees them top Group D ...
'There are other good teams' - Ex-Barcelona star won't name Super Eagles as favourites to win AFCON
Published: January 13, 2022
Former Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amunike has downplayed the notion that the Super Eagles are now favorites to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations following their victory over Egypt on Tuesday evening.The win against the north African giants was more impressive as the Super Eagles were missing key players such as Victor ...